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John Kruk recalls wild umpire interaction in penultimate MLB game: ‘Think I threatened to kill him’

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John Kruk recalls wild umpire interaction in penultimate MLB game: ‘Think I threatened to kill him’

Phillies legend John Kruk didn’t end his playing career on good terms with longtime umpire Brian O’Nora. The TV analyst revealed Monday night that he once threatened to kill the umpire during a game in the 90s — the same ump who was calling the balls and strikes in Philadelphia’s 5-2 win over the Marlins … Read more

MLB umpire James Hoye wears Kramer shirt during Braves-Angels game

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MLB umpire James Hoye wears Kramer shirt during Braves-Angels game

Instead of Cosmo Kramer the “Assman,” how about Cosmo Kramer the MLB umpire? During the Angels-Braves game Saturday in Anaheim, Calif., umpire James Hoye was seen on the broadcast wearing a shirt depicting the famous “Seinfeld” character underneath his official uniform. Hoye, the crew chief, had been announcing that Braves utilityman Whit Merrifield’s solo home … Read more