umpire

Example Sentences

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Chad Fairchild, who had been working as the first-base umpire, took over behind the plate.

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

I’m not saying there’s virtue in an umpire being wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He ignored it completely and the umpire called it a ball.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok