Special Articles

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.

Special Article Update on Tax Changes By Rick McIntoshBy now, you all know about the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill...

Special Article Sharing The Heritage Robert Fobian, Editor – Blue Crew NewsRecently, during a creative session for the Blue...

By now, you have all heard about the New Jersey Little Leaguer who, on July 16, 2025, flipped his bat 20 feet into the air after hitting a home run…

Special Article Crew ConsultationsThere are so many things that go on during a baseball game and the general expectation of...

Recently, Steve Levine reached out to us here at BCN to give us an update on some legal protections for sports officials in Virginia.

Some of you know that I volunteer for the AARP Tax-Aide program. I have been with them for 17 years as a tax counselor and now as site leader…

Special Article Post-Game Discussion Among Umpires: Communicate Effectively By Norm GordonIn our umpiring experience, there...

Special Article A Break in the Action ... Is it a Brake for the Umpires? By Norm GordonOne thing for umpires to remember,...