SF Giants manager Bob Melvin ejected before first pitch of game vs. Rockies

DENVER — Bob Melvin entered the company of Earl Weaver, the legendarily hot-headed manager, when he was ejected Sunday before the start of the Giants’ series finale against the Rockies.

Accompanying bench coach Ryan Christianson for the lineup card exchange at home plate, Melvin proceeded to give a piece of his mind to the umpiring crew led by crew chief Chris Conroy and was tossed, matching Weaver for the earliest ejection in MLB history.

Bob Melvin was ejected right before the...