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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade

Cardinals and Rockies players tilt caps in protest of umpire Doug Eddings

Major League Baseball players from the St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies tilted their caps during a game on Saturday night. The action served as a protest following an incident the previous night where umpire Doug Eddings instructed Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat.

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Why It Matters

This event highlights a public disagreement between professional athletes and an MLB umpire regarding on-field conduct and uniform regulations.

Key Facts

  • Players from the St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies tilted their caps during a game on Saturday night.
  • The action was a protest against umpire Doug Eddings.
  • The protest occurred one day after Eddings told Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat.

Who's Mentioned

organizationColorado Rockies“Professional baseball team.”personHancel Rincon“St. Louis Cardinals rookie pitcher”personOliver Marmol“St. Louis Cardinals manager”personDoug Eddings“MLB umpire involved in the uniform dispute”personMatthew Liberatore“St. Louis Cardinals player”locationDenver“Location of the game.”organizationSt. Louis Cardinals“Professional baseball team.”personHunter Goodman“Colorado Rockies player”