READER POLL: Should MLB make its performance evaluations for umpires public?

A decisive no-call in the Orioles’ loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday has stirred controversy. Should MLB make its performance ...
Major League Baseball

The 5 keys to becoming a Major League umpire

The prospects flocked to Florida, equipped with natural ability, a desire to get better and a dream to go pro. They are, ...

“Needs to Be Suspended” – Furious Fans Turn On MLB Umpire After Orioles Coach Faces Tough Decision

Umpire Carlos Torres caused a massive stir on Sunday by blocking ABS challenges. MLB’s new 2026 review system was supposed to ...

ABS is changing MLB umpire behavior more than anyone expected

The biggest impact of ABS may not be overturned calls, but rather how umpires changed before cameras arrived.

MLB Umpire Leaves Game After Enduring Unluckiest Inning Ever

A 54-year-old umpire was forced to leave a game between the Marlins and Braves after being on the receiving end of two foul ...

Yankees chased record with a N.J. woman umpire working plate; ‘She was locked in’

Hewitt, N.J., native Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a regular-season MLB game last August. On Sunday, she was ...
Major League Baseball

MLB Umpire Camps

During the MLB Umpire Prospect Development Camp, each umpire's performance and abilities are evaluated by the Major League Baseball Umpire Development staff. At the conclusion of the course, positions ...

MLB's ABS system is exposing which catchers actually know the strike zone

ABS challenge data has essentially created a three-part scorecard for catchers to prove their value. Some are acing the test, ...
Chicago Sun-Times

MLB will call up its first female umpire

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