St. Louis Cardinals show solidarity with Hancel Rincón after hat debacle

The Cardinals wore their hats tilted in the dugout ahead of their matchup against the Rockies. A day earlier, Hancel Rincón's cap was the subject of scrutiny.

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.
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“I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This” — MLB Umpire Stops Game Because Rookie Pitcher’s Hat Wasn’t On Straight, Leading To Wild Ejection [VIDEO]

Hancel Rincon's MLB debut took a bizarre turn after an umpire stopped play over his hat, leading to an angry confrontation and ejection.
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Cards, Rockies tilt caps in protest against ump, 'power-hungry move'

DENVER -- Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday night in apparent protest of umpire Doug Eddings one day after he instructed Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat. Eddings' comments prompted an argument with ...

Fact check: Has MLB suspended umpire Doug Eddings? Truth behind viral social media claim

The sixth inning turned tense during Friday’s Rockies-Cardinals clash in Colorado when Hancel Rincon’s MLB debut was interrupted by a dispute over his cap.

'Hat Gate' Shocked Rookie Reliever, Cards Before Stirring, Ninth-Inning Rally in Win

Cardinals' rookie reliever Hancel Rincon, who was making his MLB debut, was told to straighten up his hat during Friday's sixth inning -- much to the dismay of manager Oliver Marmol and the St. Louis coaching staff.