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Umpire Called Out for Hat Scandal | MLB News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- 78
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Summary
A rookie pitcher’s big league debut turned into a national controversy when an umpire called him out for wearing his cap crooked — only to later be told by the league he overstepped his authority. The umpire claimed a Rockies hitter asked about the cap, but team sources deny it ever happened. With no official rule on cap alignment, the incident spiraled as the umpire apologized after being reprimanded — raising questions about his honesty and whether this moment will fade or spark bigger changes in how umpires handle player appearances. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8b01f75c25a3ef6e