Jan 26, 2026 | Editors Message
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...
Jan 26, 2026 | Presidents Message
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...
Jan 26, 2026 | Special Article
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...
Jan 26, 2026 | Umpire Profile
Umpire Profile Paul Porto By Gary Reals Paul Porto has been running and strengthening NV-MAC’s storied training program for more than a decade now. But, Blues, he does so much more! Association President Dave Maher: “He’s my sounding board. If I run an idea past him...
