What did D.J. Reyburn do? MLB umpiring slammed by fans second day in a row

Umpire D.J. Reyburn ejected Tim Anderson Wednesday during the White Sox San Francisco Giants.

What happened to Tim Anderson?

During his second at-bat of the game, Anderson believed that San Francisco Giants starter Logan Webb was taking too long on the mound and asked for a timeout, which Reyburn didn't grant.

As Anderson was already walking out of the batter's box, Webb threw a change-up right down the heart of the plate on the 1-2 pitch, resulting in Anderson's strikeout. D.J. Reyburn's decision to ring up Anderson sparked a fiasco that delayed the game. Anderson was already gesturing toward Reyburn, suggesting that he should have been watching him step out of the box.

As Luis Robert Jr. was walking up to the plate for the next at-bat, Anderson was still chirping at D.J. Reyburn. Cameras caught Anderson pointing at Webb instead, suggesting that he didn't like how Webb immediately started his quick windup when Anderson lifted his head to look at him, or that he finished the pitch despite Anderson stepping out of the batter's box. Either way, Reyburn decided to toss Anderson, who made sure to get his money's worth.

As new manager Pedro Grifol spoke with Reyburn, Anderson could be heard yelling in the dugout, seemingly directed at Webb. The incident has added to the growing criticism of umpiring in MLB, especially after San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado was also ejected for arguing with an umpire following a pitch clock violation that resulted in a strikeout.

The pitch clock, a recent rule change, has already caused controversy among players as they get used to it. Pitchers have 15 seconds to deliver a pitch, 20 seconds with runners on base, while hitters must be "alert to the pitcher" with eight seconds left on the clock. While pace of play has quickened, some players are having trouble adjusting, leading to tensions on the field.

The controversial ejection of Tim Anderson by umpire D.J. Reyburn has added to the growing criticism of umpiring in MLB. The incident highlights the difficulties players face in adjusting to recent rule changes, such as the pitch clock, and the tensions that can arise on the field.