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Derek Shelton, Pirates fume, as umpiring takes center stage in doubleheader split against Reds
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Alek Manoah ejected after hitting Maikel Franco
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Atlantic League coach ejected after arguing robot umpire call - The Washington Post
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Oakland A's Sergio Romo dropped his pants on the field so umpires could check for sticky stuff - Athletics Nation
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Column: Improving ball-strike calls is a challenge MLB needs to take on, Professional: All Sports
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Ian Happ ejected in Cubs' loss to Nationals
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It's a Really Weird Time to Be an Umpire - The New York Times
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Phillies C J.T. Realmuto ejected by ump for not catching a ball
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The Plight of The Umpires And The Inevitability Of Instant Replay
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Robotic Umpires: Baseball's Future or Doom? – The University School News
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Reds C Mesoraco suspended 3 games for bumping ump - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres Fall to Phillies 4-3 After Tingler, Machado Ejected for Challenging Strike Call - Times of San Diego