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Umpire Doug Eddings apologizes to Cardinals pitcher Hansel Rincon after MLB reportedly reprimanded him for telling rookie to straighten crooked cap
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Key Points:
- Umpire Doug Eddings apologized to Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon for instructing him to straighten his tilted cap during Friday's game, following MLB's indication that his action was inappropriate.
- The incident led to Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol being ejected after arguing with Eddings, and caused a notable protest with players and fans wearing their caps crooked in solidarity.
- Eddings initially claimed Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman raised the cap issue, but Goodman denied this, stating he was focused on the game rather than Rincon's cap.
- Rincon, who struggled in his MLB debut and subsequent appearance, was demoted back to Triple-A Memphis after posting a 47.25 ERA in two outings.
- The situation highlighted tensions around umpire conduct and player expression, with MLB reviewing whether further discipline for Eddings is warranted.
