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Umpire Doug Eddings apologizes to Cardinals' Hancel Rincon for taking issue with hat tilt

MLB tells umpire to stop policing players' caps

By · Published September 6, 2026  18:28 UTC · Updated September 9, 2026  01:35 UTC

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MLB told veteran umpire Doug Eddings he had overstepped by demanding Cardinals pitcher Hansel Rincon straighten his hat, and Eddings subsequently apologized to the rookie. In response, Cardinals and Rockies players wore tilted caps in solidarity with Rincon.

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One veteran umpire's actions have sparked a league-wide response. MLB tells umpire Doug Eddings he went too far by policing a rookie's tilted cap. This comes after Eddings told Cardinals pitcher Hansel Rincon to straighten his cap, sparking a controversy that has drawn support from the Cardinals and Rockies.

The incident has led to a show of solidarity from players in both teams, who have tilted their caps in support of Rincon. The Cardinals and Rockies players wore crooked hats Saturday night, a gesture that has been widely reported. The incident has also drawn attention from fans, with many weighing in on social media. MLB's response to the incident suggests that the league may be taking steps to address the issue of umpires policing player attire.

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What did the umpire do?

Umpire Doug Eddings told Cardinals pitcher Hansel Rincon to straighten his cap.

How has the incident affected players?

The Cardinals and Rockies players have tilted their caps in support of Rincon.

What is the response from MLB?

MLB has told Eddings that he went too far by policing a rookie's tilted cap.

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