Manager tells Umpire to get his head out of his *ss, a breakdown

Apr 17, 2021 760.8K views 3:14
MLB 2021

What Happened

In a heated matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies, the Rockies' manager, Bud Black, gets into a heated exchange with home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi. The situation unfolds in the bottom of the ninth inning, with the score close and tensions high. Rockies pitcher Germán Márquez delivers a nasty two-seam fastball, followed by a slider that catches the high strike zone. Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado can't believe the call, exclaiming, "Come on, Phil! That's way up, that's way high, that's way up." The camera then cuts to Bud Black's face, capturing his look of pure bewilderment and confusion. As the game continues, Dodgers pitcher Dustin May throws a 98 mph fastball for a called strike one, followed by a pitch that Cuzzi deems too low. Bud Black points to the umpire, indicating his displeasure with the inconsistent strike zone and Cuzzi responds, "I'm not listening to you all night." Black then shouts, "You've been horse all night," and the Rockies' star outfielder, Charlie Blackmon, looks on with a mix of concern and disbelief. Moments later, Bud Black unleashes his frustration, yelling, "Get your head out of your ass!" Cuzzi takes it in stride, fixing his hat and getting ready to call the next pitch. But Black hasn't finished his tirade and the two continue their heated exchange. Black grabs his binders, seemingly unwilling to leave the field until he's had the last word. Throughout the confrontation, the camera captures a series of priceless expressions, from Black's befuddled look to Blackmon's slow-motion point and gape. It's a masterful display of emotion and intensity, showcasing the passion and intensity that often characterize the manager-umpire dynamic in Major League Baseball. The incident underscores the high stakes and heated rivalries that can arise during close games, where every call and every pitch can have a significant impact on the outcome. As Bud Black's tirade demonstrates, the emotions can run high and the managers will stop at nothing to defend their players and their team's chances of victory.

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