Cardinals and Rockies players tilt caps a day after ump’s comments to St. Louis rookie Hancel Rincón
- Posted on September 6, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
In a coordinated display of solidarity, players from the St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies protested umpire Doug Eddings' actions by tilting their caps during Saturday's game. The demonstration followed Eddings' controversial instruction to rookie Hancel Rincón to straighten his hat the previous day, sparking widespread debate about umpire authority and player conduct policies in Major League Baseball.
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Cardinals and Rockies players tilt caps a day after ump’s comments to St. Louis rookie Hancel Rincón
Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday in apparent protest of umpire Doug Eddings one day after he instructed Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincón to straighten his hat.
