BCN: 2026 Issue 1

Editor’s Message …and welcome back to another information-packed edition of The Blue Crew News! Before I run you through the highlights of our First Pitch 2026 Edition, for those who may have missed it, The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported earlier this month...

EM: 2026 Issue 1

Greetings and salutations true, blue believers, …and welcome back to another information-packed edition of The Blue Crew News! Before I run you through the highlights of our First Pitch 2026 Edition, for those who may have missed it, The Daytona Beach News-Journal...

PM 2026 Issue 1

Fellow Officials, Lots to go over this morning, so let’s dispense with the pleasantries and get right to it, shall we… I am pleased to announce that John Blaeuer and Russell Scott have agreed to head up the Shepherd Program in Northern Virginia. Once we have a...

Mechanics 2026 Issue 1

A Moment for Mechanics: Crew Communication and Teamwork By Anthony Mayer Section 5.1 of the Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA) Baseball Umpire’s Manual summarizes mechanics philosophies and basic concepts. (* – see editor’s note below.) It states that...

Special Article 2026 Issue 1 Training

Special Article High Tech Strength Training By Collin Agee The offseason offers umpires a break in their game schedule and time to focus on strength and conditioning. This year, I tried The Exercise Coach in Oakton. I was very skeptical going in, because the exercise...