Kansas City Royals Manager Tossed By Ump Amid Losing Streak

Actually . . . Given early season returns . . . A bit of fire in the dugout is a good sign that this season isn't already going down the toilet. 

Still, here's the Sunday excuse . . . 

"I actually wasn't arguing," Quatraro said. "I was just trying to get some clarification. We've been told that if the pitcher's on the rubber, he's about to start and then he goes to touch the PitchCom, it should be a balk because it's essentially doing starting and stopping twice.

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Royals manager Matt Quatraro ejected for arguing

Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro was ejected in the first inning Saturday afternoon against the Yankees after arguing with the umpires.