The Arizona Diamondbacks banned a season-ticket holder for the rest of the 2025 season due to multiple offenses, including fan interference during a game against the Giants, where the fan caught a fly ball with his glove over the fence. The fan, Dave McCaskill, has a history of ejections and was involved in multiple incidents, leading to his account termination, though he may return in 2026 if he complies with the team's conduct policies.
The Arizona Diamondbacks banned a long-time season-ticket holder for the rest of the 2025 MLB season after he repeatedly interfered with play, including catching a live ball during a game, violating fan conduct policies.
An Astros fan reached over the railing and interfered with a fly ball during the Yankees' game against Houston. In a post-game interview, the fan apologized to the Astros organization but expressed his desire to make the moment special for his son. He also mentioned feeling shock, disgust, and happiness, and claimed that Houston loves him despite the interference. The Yankees swept the series, with rookie Jasson Dominguez hitting two home runs, including one during his first major league at-bat.
During a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Cincinnati Reds, a young fan reached into the glove of Reds left fielder Spencer Steer and snatched a ball that would have been a home run for the Diamondbacks' Tommy Pham. The umpires initially ruled it a homer, but after review, the home run was negated due to spectator interference. The fan and his family were subsequently removed from their seats by security.
A young fan at an Arizona Diamondbacks game was moved from his seat after interfering with a potential home run catch by Cincinnati Reds outfielder Spencer Steer. The play was initially called a home run for Tommy Pham but was overturned due to fan interference. The child and his family were not ejected but relocated within the stadium. The Diamondbacks went on to win the game 10-4, maintaining their lead in the NL wild-card race.
A young Arizona Diamondbacks fan interfered with a catch by Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer during a game, grabbing the ball out of Steer's glove. The play was reviewed and ruled as fan interference, resulting in the batter, Tommy Pham, being called out. The child was initially ejected from the ballpark but later moved to different seats. The Diamondbacks went on to win the game 10-8.
Umpires awarded the New York Yankees a three-run home run against the Oakland A's despite apparent fan interference. The umpires reviewed the play and had three options, but ultimately chose to allow the home run to stand. The Yankees went on to win 11-3.
