Rangers’ Max Scherzer pushes for umpire relegation system: ‘Rank the umpires’
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer continues his efforts to return to a major league pitcher’s mound. Scherzer underwent hip surgery during the offseason, but was able to throw 52 pitches during his recent start of minor league rehab. Although he gave up five hits and three runs in the game, how Scherzer’s body […]
Angels announcers rip umpires after ‘garbage’ game-ending call
The Angels felt the officiating was diabolical at the end of Wednesday’s matinee. Their announcer felt the same way. With two outs in the ninth inning of a close 6-5 game against the Orioles in Anaheim, outfielder Joe Adell tried to steal a base on the final play of the game and was thrown out […]
Yankees broadcasters roast umpires day after Aaron Boone ejection
Yankees manager Aaron Boone may have been ready to get over the exit flap from Monday’s loss to the Athletics, but the YES Network broadcast took a few jabs during Tuesday’s telecast. Boone was thrown by Hunter Wendelstedt from Monday’s game after the home plate umpire believed the comments from the fans actually came from […]