umpire
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The first-base umpire ruled the Giants had completed the double play anyway, since Adames’ throw beat Kim to first base.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
But, like a batter doubling as umpire, the rules allow funds to tweak their strike zone after the fact in fund literature.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Essentially a robot umpire that pitchers, catchers and batters can appeal to, ABS seeks to kill the subjectivity of strike calls.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
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
If it hadn’t been for the umpire, there would have been a riot in St. Louis.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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