umpire
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Bucknor, 63, found himself in another swirl of controversy as the first-base umpire on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Bucknor, who has been an MLB umpire since 1996, ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora after calling Trevor Story out on a check swing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
It is understood the offence was initially seen by the TV umpire before the on-field umpires gave the punishment.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Why worry about the occasional clarification from a robot umpire?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
“Like an umpire saying he made the wrong call,” Caroni said, joining in the teacher’s little joke.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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