Umpire Dan Bellino's baffling foul tip call on Seiya Suzuki renews calls for robot review in MLB
Umpire Dan Bellino's controversial foul tip call during a Cubs-Pirates game has sparked renewed discussions about the potential for robot umpires in Major League Baseball. Despite replay evidence showing Seiya Suzuki's bat was significantly above the ball, Bellino upheld the call, leading to frustration from players and commentators alike. The incident raises questions about the reviewability of foul tip calls compared to other plays in the game.
- ▪Dan Bellino made a disputed foul tip call against Seiya Suzuki during a game between the Cubs and Pirates.
- ▪Replay footage indicated that Suzuki's bat was a foot above the ball when it crossed the plate.
- ▪The call stood because foul tips are not currently reviewable in MLB.
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OutKick-Sports Umpire Dan Bellino's baffling foul tip call on Seiya Suzuki renews calls for robot review in MLB Dan Bellino insisted on the call despite replay showing Suzuki's bat was a foot above the ball By Joe Kinsey OutKick Published May 29, 2026 2:47pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Teen umpire saves child from dust devil during baseball game 17-year-old youth baseball empire Aidan Wiles' quick reaction saved 7-year old-Bauer Zoya from a dust devil that appeared on home plate. It is probably time to bring in the robots to police MLB umpires missing foul tips.
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