MLB umpires subtly changed their approach to calling strikes in surprising ‘buffer’ adjustment.
If you’ve noticed pitchers getting fewer strike calls even when the ball’s just a bit off the plate, you’re not imagining it. MLB has revamped how home plate umpires are assessed on their ball and strike calls, according to Athletics. What’s going on? Well, it seems the strike zone is getting a bit narrower. Traditionally, […]
Aaron Judge on umpires missing home run call: ‘That’s a fair ball’
TAMPA — Sunday will be infamous if Judge Aaron scores one home run this season from beating his own AL record. The Yankees star appeared to have crushed his eighth home run in Sunday’s eighth season. The crew chief review provided the opportunity to make the call right, but the New York Replay Center ultimately […]
Yankees’ Aaron Boone doesn’t hide his thoughts on robot umpires
Northport, Fla. – Until more than a week of automated ball strike system (ABS) experiments, Aaron Boone is not a fan. The oldest baseball in the major leagues uses the ABS Challenge System (providing two challenges per game to review the ball or strike call) – The regular season is next year, but teams will […]
MLB tests robot umpires ahead of possible integration by 2026
The Major League Baseball (MLB) robot referee will not play every game this spring, but will play in Friday's matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees at Stein Brenner Field in Tampa, Florida. It is called an “Automated Ball Strike Challenge System” or ABS. Think of it like soccer – the […]
Mets-Phillies umpires eviscerated for multiple close calls
It was an amplifier show at the beginning of Game 1 of the National League game between the Mets and Phillies. In the first inning, with the Phillies' Torii Turner on first base with a walk, Mets relief pitcher David Peterson targeted him, but the Philadelphia shortstop was ruled safe on a bang-bang play. However, […]
Umpire’s nudging led to Pete Alonso Mets helmet tip
Pete Alonso came to bat in the bottom of the first inning to a standing ovation from much of the sold-out Citi Field crowd in what could have been his final game with the Mets. The first baseman said he was surprised by the reaction and didn't know what to do. Alonso said umpire John […]
Dave Roberts rips umpires for ‘egregious’ call in Dodgers loss
The Dodgers lost 9-4 to the Phillies on Wednesday, but manager Dave Roberts continued to talk about the umpires after the game. With Los Angeles leading 4-3 in the top of the sixth inning, Philadelphia outfielder Brandon Marsh bunted with no outs and a runner on second base. Third baseman Enrique Hernandez lunged to catch […]
Rockies incensed by umpire’s blown call in meltdown against Dodgers
Call it the “Mile High Screwjob.” Rockies players, manager Bud Black and the team’s broadcast crew were infuriated Tuesday night when a check-swing miscall allowed Dodgers pitcher Teoscar Hernandez to hit a game-winning, three-run home run and send Colorado to a 9-11 home defeat. The Rockies appeared to have won the game when Hernandez appeared […]
Padres broadcaster Mark Grant stunned by umpire’s game-ending blunder
Few people agreed with the call that ended Thursday night’s Diamondbacks-Padres game, but Mark Grant was not among them. With San Diego trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth, with two outs and a runner on second, Jake Cronenworth threw six pitches to get to a 2-2 count before catching a 92 mph four-seam […]
Former Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia takes jab at Angel Hernandez following umpire’s retirement
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