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Especially if he was wearing it while it was being stamped.

dumbdumb..nice work. That must have taken a lot of time to put that post together.

And, here is a perfect example of why a lot of content on the internet is pure B.S. 2026 MLB Division Series Umpire Crews For the 2026 Division Series, MLB has assigned the following crew chiefs and their crews: 1. Tampa Bay Rays (AL East) vs. New York Yankees (AL Wild Card) Crew Chief: Dan Bellino Crew: Dan Bellino, Shane Livensparger, Ben May, Jeremie Rehak, D.J. Reyburn, Ryan Wills Wikipedia 2. Cleveland Guardians (AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (AL Wild Card) Crew Chief: Todd Tichenor Crew: Cory Blaser, Vic Carapazza, Tom Hanahan, Gabe Morales, Todd Tichenor, Jansen Visconti Wikipedia 3. Milwaukee Brewers (NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (NL Wild Card) Crew Chief: Alfonso Márquez Crew: CB Bucknor, David Rackley, Lance Barrett, Jeremie Rehak, Nestor Ceja, Adam Beck img.mlbstatic.com 4. Los Angeles Dodgers (NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (NL East) Crew Chief: James Hoye Crew: Andy Fletcher, Laz Diaz, Will Little, Cory Blaser, Brian O’Nora, Jansen Visconti img.mlbstatic.com These crews will handle the four best-of-five Division Series matchups, with the opening games scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, and the series running through Saturday, October 10, 2026 MLB.

Here is the list of the 2026 buyouts. Anyone want to guess how many will be working the post season? · C.B. Bucknor . · Laz Diaz · Brian O’Nora · Lance Barksdale · Marvin Hudson · Tony Randazzo · Andy Fletcher

There is also a real-life consideration that needs to be made. Right or wrong, the way a catcher catches a borderline pitch can be a major factor in calling a pitch a strike. If a pitch comes in at the batter's knees, and the catcher stops the pitch at ground level, by rule that's a strike. However, that probably won't be acceptable to the players. A good catcher will extend his glove as far as possible and likely be rewarded with a strike call. Current LA Angels manager Curt Suzuki was a master at this while catching at Cal State Fullerton. On corner pitches, he would roll his glove into the zone and get a lot of strikes just by not jerking his glove into the strike zone.

Unusual, however I believe a case could be made that, in his case, he is not committed to pitch until he moves his left foot which then becomes part of his pitching motion. If, later, he started swinging his arms, then delivered a pitch, I would call a balk because he changed his delivery making the swinging of his arms a part of his delivery motion.

Is this from the same source that gave us this: Why Umpires Put Their Hands in Their Pockets In baseball, umpires sometimes place one or both hands in their pockets during a game for practical, safety, and positioning reasons. 1. Stability and consistency in judging pitches When umpires are in the catcher’s box, they often use their hands to “lock in” for the pitch. Putting a hand in a pocket can help them maintain a steady base, keep their height and eye level consistent for every pitch, and avoid shifting their weight too much Reddit. 2. Protection from foul balls A hand in a pocket can shield the wrist or forearm from being struck by a foul tip or errant pitch, especially in high-speed situations Reddit+1. 3. Communication and positioning cues In some cases, umpires use hand placement to signal to the catcher or other players. For example, placing a hand on the catcher’s back can help the catcher know where the umpire is and can also serve as a cue if the catcher starts to move backward Calendar-Canada.ca. 4. Comfort and routine For experienced umpires, this is a familiar, comfortable position that allows them to focus on the game without overthinking small movements. It’s a subtle but consistent part of their officiating style. 5. Safety in high-contact situations In youth or amateur baseball, umpires may avoid touching players during live action, but in professional play, this hand-in-pocket stance can be a quick, non-intrusive way to maintain control and safety. In short, umpires put their hands in their pockets to stay steady, protect themselves, communicate, and maintain a consistent, professional stance while making calls Reddit+1.

JSam21, Thanks for the explanation and the link.

Does anyone know why it is taking so long for replays in televised LL Regional playoff games? I've seen a number of replays where the first replay clearly shows what happened, yet it takes several minutes to come to a decision.

For your partner, umpiring 101. If you are going to brush off the plate without calling "time," know what the runners are doing and who has the ball and what is he/she doing.

Good example of being at the right place at the right time. Good luck to your mentee. I wish him well.

I understand your thinking. But let's look at it from another perspective. How can you be sure what the coach is doing? In this situation, the umpire is going to get the dirty end of the stick if he accuses the coach of violating the rule without positive proof. If the umpire has positive proof, then, by all means, enforce the rule as written.

We can argue all day about the strike zone. The most important element is, is the umpire consistent? Batters can adjust if an umpire is consistent. If the umpire is not consistent, then it's everyone for himself.

Unless I missed it, nobody has asked the most important question: Did a fielder have a reasonable chance to field the batted ball. Yes, runner is out. No. Then the ball is live and in play.

Let's look at it this way: What possible advantage can a coach gain by scrolling, texting and answering a call? Nothing comes to my mind. How about yours?