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Auggie

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11. Umpires are MLB's official representation on the field ...

Reply to True Dough (Reply #7)

Tue Mar 3, 2026, 08:24 PM

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and have absolute and unquestioned control of play -- gamesmanship, rain delays, forfeits, etc. There are judgment calls on the bases too that are often too close to call via replay or if the camera is blocked. There should always be a need for a crew of some kind.

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I have watched several MLB preseason games so far and [View all] Diamond_Dog Yesterday OP

Me too Auggie Yesterday #1

Was watching the Guards-Dodgers game this afternoon Auggie Diamond_Dog Yesterday #2

Wow. I was listening on radio ... Auggie Yesterday #5

Yes, you're right, Auggie, the pitch I mentioned was in the 1st inning. Diamond_Dog Yesterday #6

They used it last year in pre-season as well. I like it, too... Wounded Bear Yesterday #3

I was amazed at how far off some calls the umps made were! Diamond_Dog Yesterday #8

They are trained to look over the inside shoulder of the catcher... Wounded Bear Yesterday #13

I like it too Brother Buzz Yesterday #4

Yes it is very fast! Diamond_Dog Yesterday #9

Count me in. True Dough Yesterday #7

That's a good question! Diamond_Dog Yesterday #10

Umpires are MLB's official representation on the field ... Auggie Yesterday #11

There will always be live umpires on the field, at least in our lifetimes...nt Wounded Bear 23 hrs ago #14

I don't like it, but I didn't like the pitch or batters clocks Bristlecone Yesterday #12