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(From left): Laz Diaz, Wally Bell and Mike Winters put a huge smile on the face of a little girl at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
(From left): Laz Diaz, Wally Bell and Mike Winters put a huge smile on the face of a little girl at Phoenix Children's Hospital.  (BLUEforkids.com)
 Umpires give kids a 'bear'-y happy day
Major League umpires Wally Bell, Laz Diaz and Mike Winters visited Phoenix Children's Hospital on Tuesday, giving away stuffed animals as part of the umpires' BLUE for Kids charity. Full story >
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Ump clinic stresses presence, perception
Triple-A International League umpires Alan Porter and Rob Price were more like professors than judges on Saturday, hosting an umpires clinic in Aberdeen, Md. The pair stressed an umpire's need to maintain the proper presence and perception while on the field. Full story >
Home-plate ump hurt at Dodger Stadium
Home-plate umpire Kerwin Danley took a 96 mph fastball to the jaw during the Dodgers-Rockies game on Saturday night, and was taken from the field by ambulance. Full story >
Umpires host charity bowling event
For all those boo-birds who rain insults towards Major League Baseball umpires, young Patrick Pedraja would beg you to stop. Pedraja, 12, was one of many people who joined MLB umpires on Wednesday in the inaugural BLUE for Kids World Series of Bowling at the AMF University Lanes in Tampa, Fla.  Full story >
Umpire Camp provides path to pro ball
For those looking for an opportunity to develop their umpiring skills and learn from some of the game's best, the second annual Major League Baseball Umpire Camp (MLBUC) was the perfect place to do just that. Full story >
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