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Better Know An Umpire: Paul Nauert
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On Errors, Human Error, And R.A. Dickey's Maybe-Hitter [UPDATE]
Today, Friday, we find out if R.A. Dickey threw a no-hitter on Wednesday. The dissonance of that statement should itself tell you what the "right" answer is. A no-hitter is about the mounting pressure of the late innings, the superstitious avoidance of a pitcher in the dugout, the social aspect of c...
Better Know An Umpire: Sam Holbrook
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Better Know An Umpire: Rob Drake
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Better Know An Umpire: Ed Rapuano
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Better Know An Umpire: Paul Emmel
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Better Know An Umpire: Jeff Nelson
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Better Know An Umpire: Jim Wolf
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Better Know An Umpire: Dan Iassogna
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Better Know An Umpire: Ted Barrett
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Jonathan Papelbon Found Not Guilty Of Thoughtcrime
Pap’s not mad at you, AAA-callup umpire D.J. Reyburn. He’s just disappointed. Disappointed that you’re so bad at your job. You “probably need to go back to triple A.”...
Better Know An Umpire: Adrian Johnson
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Better Know An Umpire: Mike DiMuro
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Better Know An Umpire: James Hoye
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Better Know An Umpire: Kerwin Danley
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Hawk Harrelson Still Has A Headache After His On-Air Meltdown Yesterday
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Harrelson is still steamed....
Another Day, Another Umpire On A Power Trip
Today's petty tyrant is Laz Diaz, who worked home plate during last night's Yankees-Angels game in Anaheim. Diaz exchanged words with Yankee catcher Russell Martin over balls and strikes, which is a no-no on Martin's part. But according to Martin, Diaz responded in a unique and passive-aggressive wa...
Better Know An Umpire: Derryl Cousins
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Ken "Hawk" Harrelson Melts Down After White Sox Pitcher Ejected For Throwing Behind A Batter
This week's Rays-White Sox series in St. Petersburg has been contentious after Chicago catcher A.J. Pierzynski's suspicious slide yesterday led to him being plunked by Rays pitcher Alex Cobb today. When Jose Quintana attempted to return the favor—or perhaps just send another message—to Tampa Bay's ...
Better Know An Umpire: Dan Bellino
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