Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Sources: Umpires could be mic'd up this season

Written by 
Published in Baseball
Monday, 27 January 2020 14:12

NEW YORK -- Big league players, managers and fans might be hearing a lot more from umpires this season.

Much like NFL referees have done for years, umpires could be mic'd up and announce whether reviewed calls are upheld or overturned, sources told ESPN's Pedro Gomez. They may also explain rules, if necessary.

Major League Baseball and the umpires are actively discussing the possibility. If the technical aspects can be worked out and the umps are comfortable with the concept, they could be mic'd up sometime this year. Both sides say there's lots of work to do, making it uncertain whether this could be in place by Opening Day on March 26.

"I feel like getting more information on replay reviews would be great. Being able to hear what they see/say about the play will provide a better explanation of the call, which will be very beneficial for both sides," Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Stephen Vogt said.

The NFL and NHL have their referees announce the results of replay reviews. In the NBA, the arena public address announcers relay decisions.

Baseball fans have become familiar with seeing crew chiefs such as Joe West, Ted Barrett and Tom Hallion take off the headsets and signal the ruling from the replay center in New York -- either indicating a player is out or safe, or perhaps pointing to where a runner should go.

Under the innovation, an umpire might tell everyone at the park whether a challenged call is confirmed, stands or is reversed. It is not known whether there would be any additional explanation of a ruling beyond the basics.

"It will be helpful to the fans, which is good," Oakland manager Bob Melvin said. "Sometimes they're left in the dark as with what is being challenged."

In the NFL and NHL, the referee is apart from the players when he speaks. MLB likely will want to be sure umps turn off their microphones for any disputes that might result.

"Well, sounds like players might be picked up on the umps' mic," longtime outfielder Rajai Davis texted to the Associated Press. "It wouldn't affect me personally, but it will other guys."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Read 352 times

Soccer

The Champions League race so intense it's sure to last to the Premier League's final day

The Champions League race so intense it's sure to last to the Premier League's final day

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLONDON -- Five teams, each with five games to play, and three Champ...

Antony goal helps keep Betis' UCL 'dreams' alive

Antony goal helps keep Betis' UCL 'dreams' alive

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsReal Betis scored three goals in a first-half blitz to beat Girona...

Wrexham edge closer to promotion with key win

Wrexham edge closer to promotion with key win

James McLean scored Wrexham's opener against Blackpool.Wrexham climbed back into the automatic promo...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Thibs: Brunson not getting calls like Cunningham

Thibs: Brunson not getting calls like Cunningham

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- The New York Knicks left the court for halftime down by...

Redick calls Lakers' practice best 'in months'

Redick calls Lakers' practice best 'in months'

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said Monda...

Baseball

Lindor swats slow-start stigma, fuels Mets' win

Lindor swats slow-start stigma, fuels Mets' win

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- Francisco Lindor is off to a smashing start, for a chan...

Cubs add relief option, acquire Pomeranz from M's

Cubs add relief option, acquire Pomeranz from M's

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs acquired Drew Pomeranz from the Seattle...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated