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sports6 days ago•7 min saved

Idaho teen umpire ejects coach over song, sparking a viral youth-baseball moment

A Potlatch, Idaho youth-league game ended when teen umpire Jameson Morris ejected the head coach after a dispute over music, leading to a forfeit as the video of the calm, composed call went viral. Morris, a Potlatch High senior with four years of umpiring and leadership roles in school, discusses keeping control under pressure and mentoring younger umpires, while the incident highlights the challenges and scrutiny faced by youth officials.

via The New York Times|

#baseball #idaho #sports

sports14 days ago•4 min saved

Idaho teen umpire delivers a sharp reality check over walk-up music

An Idaho youth baseball umpire, Jameson Morris, confronted a coach upset about walk-up songs, telling him to return to the dugout or forfeit; after mounting pressure, Morris ejects the coach and the game ends in a forfeit, a moment captured on video and praised by the umpire’s father.

via Fox News|

#idaho #sports #umpire

sports27 days ago•5 min saved

MLB hints umpire may have erred on late foul-ball ruling in Padres-Cubs

Major League Baseball publicly acknowledged a ninth-inning foul-ball call in the Padres–Cubs game may have been incorrect, citing its Umpire Manual that a ball must be in contact with fair territory to be ruled fair; umpire Dan Merzel ruled the ball fair, Padres won 9-7, and The Athletic’s Dennis Lin reported the league’s stance, which appears to disagree with the on-field call.

via Fox News|

#cubs #foul-ball #mlb

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Center City assault hits MLB umpire during Phillies-Diamondbacks series

A Major League Baseball umpire, Brock Ballou, was punched and robbed of his phone in Center City Philadelphia on April 9, with two robberies occurring within about 30 minutes of each other; Ballou sustained non-serious injuries after pursuing the suspect, who appeared to be a teen, and police released surveillance video while seeking tips. MLB declined to comment.

via CBS News|

#assault #center-city #local

sports1 month ago•23 min saved

Perez Teases Ump as ABS Era Sparks Strike-Calling Debate

Royals catcher Salvador Perez’s taunt of home-plate umpire Doug Eddings after a sequence of borderline calls in the Royals-Braves game spotlights baseball’s push toward automated strike zones (ABS). The piece argues that while technology can correct calls and bring consistency, hitters still must adapt, and the so‑called Age of ABS raises questions about accountability and the future of balls and strikes in MLB.

via OutKick|

#abs #baseball #mlb

sports3 months ago•25 min saved

MLB's ABS Overturns Calls, Prompting Umpire Accountability Push

OutKick's Zach Dean argues MLB's Automated Ball/Strike system (ABS), which overturns balls and strikes on request, marks a turning point in umpire accountability by delivering instant corrections in spring training. He praises the transparency and accountability it brings, critiques past umpiring errors, and contends AI could eventually reduce or replace human calls if the human element doesn’t improve, while acknowledging ongoing debates about the loss of tradition and potential crowd reactions in October.

via OutKick|

#abs #accountability #automated-ballstrike

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

ABS tech shines a light on umpire calls in Pirates–Red Sox spring training

In a Pirates–Red Sox Grapefruit League game in Fort Myers, the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system overturned five of home-plate umpire Mitch Trzeciak’s calls before the end of the third inning, including a pitch that was ruled a ball but shown as a strike by ABS; a correct call in the fourth inning drew a cheer, illustrating how ABS will spotlight and challenge umpiring as it debuts.

via Awful Announcing|

#abs-system #baseball #mlb

sports8 months ago•1 min saved

Yankees' Frustration Mounts After Controversial Loss to Astros

Umpire Brian Walsh received poor marks for his calls during a Yankees-Astros game, with analysis indicating his missed calls favored the Astros by 1.4 runs, the largest margin in his season, leading to criticism from players and managers alike.

via New York Post|

#astros #blown-calls #game-impact

sports9 months ago•1 min saved

Sabalenka Defeats Raducanu in Cincinnati Open Thriller

Emma Raducanu was disturbed by a crying baby during her Cincinnati Open match and asked the umpire to address the situation, which led to a brief exchange and applause from the crowd; the issue was ultimately unresolved, but Raducanu continued her match, which she lost in a close third-set tiebreak.

via Yahoo Sports|

#cincinnati-open #crying-baby #emma-raducanu

sports11 months ago•1 min saved

Jazz Chisholm Ejected in Yankees' Extra-Inning Loss

Jazz Chisholm Jr. was ejected from a Yankees game after yelling at the umpire about a called strike, with Yankees announcer Michael Kay criticizing his behavior as self-inflicted and unnecessary, amid the Yankees' recent struggles and close AL East standings.

via Sports Illustrated|

#baseball #ejection #jazz-chisholm-jr

sports11 months ago•1 min saved

Umpire Laz Diaz's Controversial Strike Calls Spark Baseball Outrage

During a rain-affected game between the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays, umpire Laz Diaz made a notably bad strike call on Jake Mangum, which was laughed at by announcers and considered objectively incorrect, but the game continued and the Rays won 5-1.

via Sports Illustrated|

#bad-call #mlb #rain-delay

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Pirates' Frustration Mounts After Ejection and Narrow Loss

Pirates manager Don Kelly was ejected after arguing a crucial strike call that cost the team a potential tying run in a game against the Padres, highlighting his willingness to defend his players despite a tough season.

via Sports Illustrated|

#controversy #ejection #mlb

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Umpire Saves Pigeon, Halts French Open Match

During a French Open match between Daniil Medvedev and Tomas Machac, umpire Damien Dumusois rescued a pigeon that had landed on the court and was unable to fly. Medvedev, who won the match, praised the umpire's gentle handling of the bird and expressed hope that it would be taken to a vet.

via CNN|

#animal-rescue #daniil-medvedev #french-open

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Controversial MLB Umpire Ángel Hernández Retires After 30 Years

Angel Hernández, a Major League Baseball umpire for over 30 years, has announced his retirement. Known for his controversial and often criticized calls, Hernández has been labeled by many as one of the worst umpires in the sport. Despite his long tenure, he never officiated a World Series game since 2005 and was not promoted to crew chief. His retirement follows a failed lawsuit alleging racial discrimination.

via BBC.com|

#angel-hernandez #controversy #mlb

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversial MLB Umpire Ángel Hernández Retires After 30 Years"

Former Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia took a jab at MLB umpire Angel Hernandez following Hernandez's retirement announcement. Sabathia, who has previously criticized Hernandez's performance, posted a GIF and referenced a 2018 incident where Hernandez had three calls overturned in a playoff game. Hernandez, a polarizing figure in baseball, cited a desire to spend more time with family as a reason for his retirement.

via Fox News|

#angel-hernandez #cc-sabathia #mlb