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Sparked by Controversy, MLB Makes Umpire Switch for World Series

Several weeks worth of blown calls by its umpires has prompted Major League Baseball to make a switch in the way it staffs its signature event. Rather than use at least one umpire who has never worked a World Series -- something it has done in 24 of the last 25 seasons -- MLB's crew will be composed entirely of umps with...

Fake Umps Phenomenon Hits Nationals Park to Great Delight of Fans

WASHINGTON -- If you've tuned into a Blue Jays game at the Rogers Centre this year, chances are you've seen Tim Williams and Joe Farrell. If those two names aren't ringing a bell -- and there's really no reason they should -- how about a description.Williams and Farrell, both Jays season-ticket holders, often take their...

Background on c.b. bucknor

C. B. Bucknor (born August 23, 1962 in Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica) is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League from 1996 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He was a member of the umpiring crew for the 2005 All-Star Game, and also for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 American League Division Series.

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