Special Article 2026 Issue 5 Best Baseball Books

Special Article Best Baseball Books By Collin Agee At the start of the new season, MLB.COM republished this list of the best baseball books: https://www.mlb.com/news/best-baseball-books-of-all-time A few comments on some of these that I have read: Ball Four By Jim...

UP 2026 Issue 5

Umpire Profile Don Wu By Gary Reals Don Wu has been calling balls and strikes for MAC for almost 40 years. His name may not be widely recognized by some in our association, but Don is very well known by our leadership and assigners. President Dave Maher noted, “He...
President’s Roundtable 2026 Episode 2

President’s Roundtable 2026 Episode 2

View Video As you know, the pre-game is a critical feature of three-man mechanics, particularly because we don’t do three-man very much. In Maryland and many private schools, playoffs have already begun. In Virginia, playoffs start next week. Three of our senior...

EM: 2026 Issue 4

Greetings and salutations, true, blue believers, Bob Nasser, Paul Porto, and Collin Agee are all out this month. We look forward to them returning in May with continuing education for you on mechanics, rules, and umpire interest stories. You should be receiving Bob’s...
UP 2026 Issue 4

UP 2026 Issue 4

Umpire Profile Duane Cordrey By Gary Reals Blues, chances are, most of us regard umpiring baseball games as often fun and fulfilling. However, it’s probably not life-saving. Even Duane Cordrey may not take it to that ultimate pinnacle. But this relatively new...