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Examination of Umpires in BaseballThis essay debates whether or not umpires are required in baseball, and gives alternate solutions to the human umpires.
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Basketball Referee Gambling Scandal Has Cross-Sport Effect on Baseball UmpiresConsidering the public relations nightmare the NBA is having currently, the other sports are checking themselves closely and their referees/officials/umpires in particular. They do not want to deal with the same situation the NBA is currently dealing with.
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Baseball: Do We Really Need Umpires?A look at the case for keeping Umpires in Baseball.
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Are This Year's Major League Baseball's Umpires Worse Than Ever, or is it Me?After seeing my favorite team, the Philadelphia Phillies complete a sweep of the Florida Marlins, I should feel real good. But, because of a glaring blown call that should have given the Marlins the win in that last game still does not sit well with me.
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Training Umpires - How to Get Behind Home Platebaseball, Red Sox, umpires
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Tips for Dealing with UmpiresLet's face it; dealing with umpires can be one of the least enjoyable aspects of coaching. While it may be frustrating to see a call go against your team, you have to set an example for your players by not flying off the handle.
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Umpires Say Baseball Puts Profits Before IntegrityThe umpires cite concerns of knee-jerk reactions and witch hunts that could lead to false allegations and unnecessary, expensive, and time-consuming legal actions. -
Electronic Umpires: The Future of Professional Baseball?Professional baseball's possible future with umpires replaced by fully electronic digital cyber-umpire systems is examined.
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No Umpires in This Endgame!Our relentless pursuits to meet uncontrolled demands on limited resources are destroying the frail eco-balance. The day of reckoning can be near!
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Does Baseball Need Umpires?Instant replay is a growing trend in sports. Major organization like the NFL, NCAA Football, NHL, and WTA have already adapted its usage. Instant replay could be more negative than positive for the MLB.
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Instant Replay: With Bad Umpires, Does Major League Baseball Need It?It is no secret that the quality of umpiring has declined considerably over the past twenty years. In fact, I would have to say that umpiring in Major League Baseball has become nothing short of atrocious, and not just behind home plate, but in the field as well.
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Why the 2010 Major League Baseball Season Has Produced the Most Blown Calls in Recent MemoryThe 2010 baseball season has seen more blown calls than any other year in memory. The question is, why? Are the umpires really this bad or are there other factors?
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Baseball's Hand Signals and a Deaf SuperstarIf it had not been for baseball's first deaf superstar, major league baseball might not have umpires' hand signals today. William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy was a good enough player than many believe he should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Yankees Conspiracy?This is my new opinion piece about how Major League Baseball umpires seem to be purposely missing calls in favor of the Yankees.
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MLB Playoffs 2010 First Round ReviewThe first round finally ended for the baseball playoffs - naturally, with a dominant pitching performance, errors from the losers, and questionable calls from umpires. These have been the storylines of the entire postseason after round 1.
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Women's College Softball Should Eliminate the Illegal Pitch RuleThe 2010 Women's College World Series has been rendered unwatchable by the umpires and the illegal pitch rule. It is time to get rid of the illegal pitch.
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Jim Joyce's Incompetence Should Lead to Instant Replay in Major League BaseballMajor League Baseball's umpires continue to embarrass the sport. It is time to institute instant replay to protect the integrity of the sport.
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Why I Will Never Yell at an Umpire AgainLike all baseball fans, I've had some colorful comments for umpires who OBVIOUSLY missed a call. Now that I've become one, I've gained a whole new perspective - and a good deal of humility.
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An Open Letter to Officials: Please Stay Out of the SpotlightIn just the last two days there has been three shining examples of umpires and referees doing it the wrong way.
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Baseball Needs to Embrace Instant Replay to Make Game BetterIt's time to eliminate the errors of umpires that can effect the game and warm to the modern technology of instant replay. In order to do it effectively though, replay must be used efficiently, wisely, and without unnecessary delay. Why wait any longer? -
MLB Instant Replay Could Expand for 2012 SeasonThe MLB is considering making more plays reviewable on instant replay , giving umpires an even bigger crutch to get calls right the first time.
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Baseball Commissioner Won't Expand Instant ReplayCommissioner Bud Selig again has stated replay won't be expanded beyond its very limited form. But fans, managers, owners, players and umpires would be better served by the expanded use of replay.
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Milton Bradley Brings Game to CubsClashes with fans, players, managers, and umpires tarnish his six teams in nine year injury-riddled resume. Talk about aggravation. If you compare apples to apples though, Bradley was the best available left handed outfield bat. -
Study Shows Subtle Umpire Racial BiasA recent study found that in 1% of calls made by home plate umpires between 2004 and 2006 were affected by race. -
Earl Weaver- Baltimore's Fiery Hall of Fame ManagerEarl Weaver fought with his players and the umpires as the manager of the Baltimore Orioles, but he sure knew his baseball.
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NFL Moves Umpire Positioning in Radical New Rule ChangeAnother NFL rule change has moved the position of the umpire too behind the offense during games. This umpire-positioning rule change will go into effect for the 2010 NFL regular season.
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Should Major League Baseball Have Instant Replay?Lately many umpires have gotten homerun calls incorrectly. Is it time to bring instant replay to baseball?
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Baseball BlowupsManagers, coaches, and players have lost their minds against umpires and even against each other. This article has all of the best blowups in baseball.
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The Three Types of Penalty Cards in Field HockeyLike in many other sports, field hockey has a unique system for penalizing players that break the rules. Umpires use three types of cards to indicate when a player is warned or suspended in a game of field hockey.
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World Series Game 2 Gives World Series Fans Hope and FearThe World Series may not end early after all, like the last five have, after the Yankees evened things up. But although this could still be the first classic Fall Classic in a long time, it may give the umpires enough time to really screw it all up.
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Minor League Mississippi Braves's Manager Wellman Continues Baseball Tradition of Dramatic EjectionBefore June 1, few people had heard of the minor league Mississippi Braves and their manager Phillip Wellman. Now, thousands have seen his elaborate antics following an ejection. Wellman is continuing a baseball tradition combining humor, frustration, and the game itself.
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Balk This Way! Balkin' Bob and Benitez Help Illustrate Baseball's Balk RulesOut of all of the complicated rules in baseball, none is more misunderstood than the Balk rules. Armando Benitez' 12th inning melt down with two balks inspired me to dig into the mystery of what is and isn't a balk.
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"Bad" Sports Parents Ruin it for EveryoneEveryday, across this country, twenty million children are involved in sporting events of one kind or another. They suit up and head out to play soccer, football, baseball, and many others, but a growing problem is plaguing children's sports; the bad sports parent.
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Baseball Managers Pitch a FitIn the past week it seems every baseball manager has tried to get thrown out of a baseball game by acting like a fool. This needs to stop. -
Does the Social Construct of "Race" Impact Tennis TournamentsFrom amateur events to professional tournaments, tennis happenings provide reason for people of color to wonder whether "race" is playing a factor in on and off-court decisions. -
Park Baseball Umpire: An Interview with Taylor O'BrienFind out what it's like to umpire park baseball through the eyes of a young teenager. -
The Tribulations of the Sports OfficialThough they usually come under fire for acting or a lack of acting, the sports referee has one of the toughest jobs imaginable. -
BreakThru Radio to Offer Two New Radio ShowsBreakThru Radio (BTR) announced today that they will be added two new shows to their internet radio lineup, titled "World Hip-Hop" and "Glitch IDM."
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Visiting Cooperstown, New York, Home of the Baseball Hall of FameCooperstown, NY is the home of Major League Baseball's National Hall of Fame. It can be the site for a day trip if you live in state, but it can also be part of a summer vacation week filled with a pleasant variety of attractions.
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Throw the Ball Around This Summer in Colorado: A Travel Guide for Anyone Who Loves Baseball or SoftballEnjoy playing or watching baseball or softball here in Denver. Listed in this article are a lot of parks in which you can have some fun for the summer.
