George Springer Disciplined After Being Caught Calling Umpire Angel Hernandez a Homophobic Slur on Live TV (VIDEO)

About nine days ago when the Houston Astros were taking on the Minnesota Twins when George Springer blew a fuse on umpire Angel Hernandez for calling him out on strikes on a pitch that was low.

George Springer to Angel Hernandez: “Angel! That’s the same pitch you just called a ball.” pic.twitter.com/9ArWZVlYwg

— Matt Young (@Chron_MattYoung) April 24, 2019

He wasn’t thrown out, but his anger boiled over to where cameras caught him calling the head umpire a name that many consider to be homophobic.

Reminder to baseball players, including @GeorgeSpringer: During a game, you're always on camera, so maybe try not to be homophobic when upset at the umps, k? pic.twitter.com/iEQ9joXUK8

— Chris Hanel, Baseball Enthusiast (@GoTwinkiesGo) April 24, 2019

Outsports reached out to MLB regarding the issue, and the league confirmed Springer had been disciplined for his actions.

MLB released the following statement to Outsports:

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“This inappropriate behavior was addressed with Mr. Springer and the Houston Astros … and he has been disciplined.”

The league did not disclose specifics regarding Springer’s punishment. Springer has not missed a game since that incident.