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Umpire Doug Eddings told Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to fix his crooked hat mid-game, triggering an ejection, an MLB-mandated apology, and players on two teams tilting their own caps in protest. Umpire enforcing standards, or a power trip over nothing?

In early September 2026, umpire Doug Eddings drew a rebuke from MLB and issued a public apology after telling Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat during a game, leading manager Oli Ma — Umpire overstepped 50%, Just enforcing uniform rules 0%, MLB was right to apologize 50% (2 votes so far).