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Twins' Josh Donaldson Slams MLB Umpires over Controversial Ejection

Minnesota Twins star Josh Donaldson addressed his ejection in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox.

Donaldson hit a homer in the sixth inning and proceeded to signal his frustration with umpire Dan Bellino by purposefully kicking dirt on home plate as he finished his home run trot.

The three-time All-Star explained Saturday how his larger issue is the lack of accountability for MLB umpires, per ESPN.com:

"[If] the umpire consistently isn't doing [his] job correctly, that's affecting our careers, that's affecting our success.