Cardinals, Rockies players tilt caps a day after umpire Eddings’ comments to St. Louis rookie
Summary
Players from the St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies tilted their caps during a game as a form of protest after umpire Doug Eddings told Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat. The incident led to an argument and the ejection of Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol.Key Facts
- Umpire Doug Eddings asked Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his tilted hat during a game.
- Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol argued with Eddings and was ejected from the game.
- The next day, many Cardinals players and some Rockies players wore their caps tilted during warmups and the game.
- Rincon accepted an apology from Eddings after they spoke on the field.
- Marmol said Eddings’ request was an unnecessary use of authority.
- Cardinals' Matthew Liberatore said the team stays united and supports each other.
- The game took place on September 5, 2026, in Denver.
- Rincon made his major league debut the day before the incident.
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