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Fans daydreaming about being an MLB umpire got a taste of what it's like on Monday night. Manny Machado was at the plate during a critical juncture of the ...
Boston Red Sox fans won't like umpire Mike Estabrook's explanation for throwing out Alex Cora and Walker Buehler. After making a horrible call, Estabrook doubled down.
Umpires_Home, Mike Estabrook; First, Laz Diaz; Second, Erich Bacchus; Third, Brian O'Nora. T_3:13. A_45,678 (40,222).
The 89.9 mph cutter was clearly well within the strike zone, but home plate umpire Mike Estabrook ruled it a ball. Within a span of barely 15 seconds, Buehler began arguing the call and walking ...
And he got his money's worth. It was a 1-0 pitch to Juan Soto with Francisco Lindor stealing second that home plate umpire Mike Estabrook pretty blatantly missed a strike call. He was likely ...
The Red Sox right-hander was unhappy with the call and began to bark at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook. The broadcast caught exactly what Buehler was saying – hardly anything complimentary.
The Boston Red Sox starter and manager were tossed from their game against the New York Mets after they erupted at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook over what looked like a clear strike.
Brennan Bernardino took over for the next 1 2/3 innings as the Red Sox improved to 2-0 in the three-game series. Garrett ...
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