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Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Wegner named World Series umpire crew chief

Mark Wegner will serve as World Series umpire crew chief for the Dodgers–Blue Jays matchup, with a seven-umpire crew including first-time Series umpires.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The robots are (almost) coming: MLB players allowed to challenge balls and strikes in 2026

Major League Baseball will implement the Automated Ball/Strike System in 2026, using Hawk-Eye ABS with a challenge process while retaining human plate umpires.
Women
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Jen Pawol breaks MLB's gender barrier as first female umpire to work regular-season game

Jen Pawol is the first female umpire to officiate a regular-season major league baseball game.
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fromAxios
2 months ago
Women

MLB names first woman to umpire a regular-season major league game

Jen Pawol will be the first female umpire in a Major League Baseball game since Pamela Postema in 1988.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Major League Baseball

SF Giants' Verlander frustrated over tweaks to tighten strike zone, MLB's lack of communication

The MLB's reduction of the strike zone buffer has caused confusion and frustration among players.
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Chicago White Sox
fromYahoo Sports
4 months ago

John Kruk recalls wild umpire interaction in penultimate MLB game: 'Think I threatened to kill him'

John Kruk revealed a past altercation with umpire Brian O'Nora, recalling he threatened him during a game before retiring.
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San Francisco Giants
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Umpire tracks down SF Giants player after game for confrontation

Umpire Phil Cuzzi's confrontational style during a Giants-Phillies game drew criticism from players and confusion over the interpretation of actions.
Umpire interference during sporting events can significantly influence player emotions and the game's dynamic.
New York Yankees
fromPinstripe Alley
6 months ago

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 4/18/25

Jazz Chisholm Jr. faces consequences for his ejection and Twitter outburst against umpires, spotlighting tension in baseball.
Ben Rice emerges as a promising player in 2025, reflecting the Yankees' strong scouting efforts.
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