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Chris Thompson

Torey Lovullo gives the business to an umpire.

Torey Lovullo argues

No, You’re Outta Here!

Rocco Baldelli, Nic Lentz

Stumbling Minnesota Twins Struggle With Clocks, Gizmos, Rules, And Authority

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Lauren Theisen

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (9) disagrees with umpire Andy Fletcher who called him out on strikes in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers Padres at Dodger Stadium.

Life Isn’t Fair. Why Should The Strike Zone Be?

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Kathryn Xu

MLB umpire Pat Hoberg looks on during a game between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs on May 12, 2023.

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MLB Loses Its Best Umpire To Sports Gambling

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Giri Nathan

Frances Tiafoe yells "Fuck you" at the umpire after a loss.

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Frances Tiafoe Provides Postmatch Feedback To Umpire: “Fuck You”

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Ray Ratto

Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman argues with umpire Laz Diaz from the dugout, while manager John Schneider stands in front of him.

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Please Rise And Remove Your Caps For Kevin Gausman’s Argument With The Umpire

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Barry Petchesky

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19: Umpire Angel Hernandez looks on during the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 19, 2024 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB: APR 19 Mets at Dodgers

End Of An Error As Ángel Hernández Calls It Quits

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David Roth

Yankees manager Aaron Boone argues with home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt after being ejected in the first inning of his team's game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on April 22, 2024 in New York City.

Oakland Athletics v New York Yankees

Aaron Boone Gets Ejected For Whatever Some Fan Yelled At Hunter Wendelstedt

Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees reacts after a call made by home plate umpire umpire Angel Hernandez #5 during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium.

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This May Be Hard To Believe, But It Gets Even Worse Than Ángel Hernández

PROVIDENCE, RI - JANUARY 03: Referee Jeffrey Anderson calls a blocking foul during a college basketball game between Marquette Golden Eagles and Providence Friars on January 3, 2018, at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI. Marquette won in overtime 95-90 . (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: JAN 03 Marquette at Providence

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Referee And Umpire Signals It’s Fun To Do From Your Couch, Ranked

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 21, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Philadelphia Phillies

Angel Hernandez Will Make You Want To Throw A Thing

New York Yankees v Chicago White Sox

Aaron Boone Is Helpless

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Patrick Redford

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Ryne Stanek #45 of the Houston Astros reacts to a balk call from second base umpire Junior Valentine #25 as he comes off the field, allowing Jonny Deluca #89 of the Los Angeles Dodgers to score a run for an 8-7 Dodgers lead, after the end of the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on June 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Houston Astros v Los Angeles Dodgers

Astros Reliever Melts Down After Balk Call Gives Dodgers Game-Winning Run

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Dan McQuade

Los Angeles, CA - April 19: Mets starter Max Max Scherzer (21) reacts after being ejected in the fourth inning of the game against the Dodgers on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

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Max Scherzer Is In A Sticky, Not Tacky, Situation

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Tom Ley

An umpire ejects JT Realmuto for no reason

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Defector Up All Night

The Sports Lowlight Of The Day Is This Umpire Losing His Mind

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Who Needs Umpires, Anyway?

MLB Court Filing Says Umpire Ángel Hernández Is An Unaccountable Jerk

MLB Umpires Association Emerges From Cave To Correct The Record

Austin Hedges, On Unfavorable Replay Review: Inequality Plagues Our World Today

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Clown-Ass Umpiring Brings Little League World Series Qualifier To Sudden, Unjust Ending

Toronto Blue Jays v Minnesota Twins

Rocco Baldelli Got Really Mad About This Play At The Plate

Milwaukee Brewers v Miami Marlins

It’s Important To Appreciate The Human Element In Baseball, Like An Ump Forgetting How To Count

Hunter Renfroe kicks a ball over the wall at Fenway.

Baseball’s Got A Rule For That

during a game at Marlins Park on July 27, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Cincinnati Reds v Miami Marlins

Joe West, Protagonist Of Baseball, Celebrates Looming Retirement By Ruining Game

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Samer Kalaf

Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers is held back by Quintin Berry #23 of the Milwaukee Brewers after being ejected from the game by umpire John Libka #84 during the sixth inning at American Family Field on July 10, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Christian Yelich Was Furious, But John Libka’s Call Was Justified

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