umpire

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Bucknor, who has been an MLB umpire since 1996, ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora after calling Trevor Story out on a check swing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Chad Fairchild, who had been working as the first-base umpire, took over behind the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It is understood the offence was initially seen by the TV umpire before the on-field umpires gave the punishment.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

If I’m a Major League plate umpire, I’m wondering if I should start learning how to call holding and pass interference penalties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

I heard the umpire scream “Out!” and Sidney Goldberg ran over to help me to my feet, a look of disbelief and ecstatic joy on his face.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok