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