BCN: 2025 Issue 3

Editor’s Message Welcome back to another episode of the Blue Crew News! We’ve got another jam-packed edition fresh off the presses with the added feature that we are bringing you two new voices from the association as well as a past voice from Blue Crew News....

EM: 2025 Issue 3

Greetings Fellow Umpires, Welcome back to another episode of the Blue Crew News! We’ve got another jam-packed edition fresh off the presses with the added feature that we are bringing you two new voices from the association as well as a past voice from Blue Crew News....

Special Article 2025 Issue 3

Special Article A Break in the Action … Is it a Brake for the Umpires? By Norm Gordon One thing for umpires to remember, once we enter the field of play, we don’t get a break, get time off, time to relax, or time to let our mind wander. We are always on duty!...

UP 2025 Issue 3

Umpire Profile Anthony Mayer By Gary Reals By the second day of 2025, Anthony Mayer had already received 15 JUCO and Division 3 college assignments for the approaching season. So early and so many games speak loud volumes of just how quickly Mayer’s star is rising in...

Mechanics 2025 Issue 3

Top 3 Obstacles Umpires Face: A Young Umpire’s Perspective Umpiring can be a tough gig, especially when you’re starting out. As a young umpire, you quickly realize that there are several challenges that can really test your skills and mindset. Here are the top...