Special Article 2026 Issue 2 West Point

Feb 23, 2026 | Special Article

Special Article Former West Point Players Now Umpiring By Collin Agee I was a left handed pitcher at West Point from 1976 to 1979. The Army Baseball Team does a great job keeping in touch with their alumni, via e-mail, webinars, and this newsletter. In this issue, I...

Mechanics 2026 Issue 2

Feb 23, 2026 | Mechanics

A Moment for Mechanics:Knowing Responsibilities By Anthony Mayer Getting back to the basics in the two-umpire system as the season starts our mantra is…angle is primary, distance is secondary. While no mechanics manual delves into the specifics of where an umpire...

Rules 2026 Issue 2

Feb 23, 2026 | Rules

February 2026 Rules Quiz Review by Josh Cooper One quick reminder from your Rules Committee before we dive into the quiz review — the exams are now open! You can access them through VHSL Whistle (Virginia) or MPSSAA DragonFly (Maryland). As a best practice, export the...

UP 2026 Issue 2

Feb 23, 2026 | Umpire Profile

Umpire Profile Josh Cooper By Gary Reals It has been a long & twisty journey that’s brought Josh Cooper to us here at MAC-NV. His trek has been punctuated by flashes of hope, dashed by bouts of disappointment and finally a joyous landing on solid ground. Josh...

BCN: 2026 Issue 1

Jan 26, 2026 | Blue Crew News

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...