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 rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon after telling him to straighten his tilted cap during Friday's game, following MLB's directive that Eddings acted inappropriately.
- The incident sparked controversy, leading to Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol's ejection for arguing with Eddings, and prompted many Cardinals players and fans to wear their caps crooked in protest.
- Eddings initially claimed Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman raised concerns about Rincon's cap, but Goodman denied any such complaint, stating he was focused on the game and not the hat.
- Rincon, who made his MLB debut during the incident, struggled in both appearances and was subsequently demoted to Triple-A Memphis after posting a 47.25 ERA in two outings.
- Despite the controversy, Rincon expressed appreciation for his teammates' support and maintained a positive outlook on his career moving forward.
