Four umpires sit around and shoot the stuff about umpiring baseball from Havre Montana, host site of the Northwest Class A Regional American Legion Baseball tournament. Why they do it, how to grow umpiring, bad calls and how they got into it are all in this edition of Hey Blue!

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As baseball leagues wind down and championship season is winding up sometimes the desire to be out there goes away for a multitude of reasons. Also, hostilities between umpires and players or coaches can get escalated as well. I tell a story of a situation I had this season that I'd like some feedback on that the good old "Ignore, acknowledge, warn, eject" way of thinking came into play.

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Fresh off a tournament weekend with no ejections in 14 games we noticed that going unnoticed isn't that hard and that coaches, players and umpires are wound way too tight!

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Games can drag and get a little hairy at times and sometimes the "integrity" of the game needs to be looked at and, as the season drags on, our partners need to be reminded why they are there in the first place.

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Baseball has a funny way of showing players and umpires that maybe it is time to move on if you aren't committed to getting better and sometimes you are the last to know it's time to put the mask away. Also, let us know how you handle balks and game management at lower levels of baseball.

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Sometimes things just don't go your way out on the field but an umpire has to finish the game off no matter how the game may be going. There are ways to reset and focus and maybe get some help from your partners. A fastball to the face and a special announcement from The Southern Alberta Umpires Association.

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As we roll into playoff time for some leagues and the start of the season for others the competitiveness of games increases and the pressure on umpires increases. The question is though aren't we supposed to be in midseason form at all times of the season? Also, the last 5 minutes of the show I get into a scary situation I had on the field last weekend where an ambulance was called to the field and I'd like to hear how your associations handle these types of scenario's.

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Listen in on Hey Blue! as I go over some tips and tricks on how to avoid, deal with and put an end to those difficult situation that all umpires come across whether its with spectators, players, coaches, managers or a mix of all of them. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into 'er!

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Despite what the weather might be showing, baseball season is right around the corner. Listen in as Brent helps you get ready for the upcoming season with everything you need from refreshing yourself on the rulebook, checking up on changes within your league, equipment checks, recommended equipment upgrades and a whole lot more. Get ready for this next baseball season with the Fourteen Twenty Sportsbar Podcast and Hey Blue!

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Today on Hey Blue! I’m joined by Blaise Laveay to discuss all things baseball and all things umpiring. From his time playing for team Canada and winning a world championship, the growing pains that came with transitioning to an umpire from an elite player, the good and the bad of amateur baseball and whether you put your pants or shoes on first. Sit back, grab a few beers and let’s get into ‘er!

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