The Umpire Strikes Back

The Umpire Strikes Back

By Erik WeissSportsBaseball
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The Umpire Strikes Back episodes

  • Runner's Lane Rule Change | Ex MLB Player Called Out

    On the season premier, we discuss the change to the runner's lane rule, and ex big leaguer Trevor Plouffe gets called out about his comments concerning the new rule. Umpire Alan Porter is featured in the first ever Behind the Mask segment.

    Show Segments:

    • This Day in Baseball History
    • Behind the Mask
    • New Rules
    • Trivia Question of the Day

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      37 min
    • The Real Reason Umpires Quit
      There is a National shortage for umpires and other officials. The main reason is abuse from fans and coaches, but what if I told you it is also due to the way officials are treated from within? In this episode I talk about the way umpires treat each other as well as how umpires are treated by their superiors. I also touch on my personal situation that lead to me leaving my local Little League District
      26 min
    • Can Angel Hernandez Redeem Himself?
      Angel Hernandez will be on the plate for Game 2 of the Dodgers-Padres NLDS. Can he redeem himself and prove he belongs in the playoffs? Also, I strike back at everyone who came after me for my previous opinions about Angel Hernandez
      27 min
    • Force Out After Retouching Second Base
      Robbie Grossman of the Oakland A’s was called out on a force play at second after obtaining second bases, but then retouching it and returning to first base. Was this the correct call? Also, I touch on the newest developments concerning the World Series and Postseason bubble
      20 min

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