The Pregame: An Umpire Classroom Podcast

Welcome back to The Pregame!In this Mailbag Episode , we dig into your emails and break down real-life situations from the field:⚾ Connor – Ejection report and what could make it stronger📋 Gary – Question about 10-batter lineups and DH rules🧤 Brad – Catcher’s obstruction without a swing👀 Mark – Tricky interference plays at the plateThis episode is sponsored by Diamond MMA and Umpire Classroom’s 2026 Preseason Course.👉 Returning umpires deserve better.

Too often, associations run the same rookie-focused training year after year, leaving veterans unchallenged and unmotivated. That’s why we built Umpire Classroom:💻 Online, on-demand training, updated every season🎯 Engaging and practical, built for real-game situations🙌 Free for associations to implement💰 Cheaper than mileage to meetings — and tax-deductibleRespect your members. Modernize your training.🌐 Learn more: https://www.umpireclassroom.com📩 Email Patrick with your questions: patrick@umpireclassroom.comHave your own situation, question, or report you want featured on The Pregame?➡️ Send it to patrick@umpireclassroom.com — your question might make it into the next Mailbag!About Umpire ClassroomUmpire Classroom provides high-quality, on-demand training for baseball umpires at all levels. From new officials just starting out to experienced veterans looking to sharpen their skills, we deliver clear instruction, real-game analysis, and practical tips to help you succeed on the field. Learn more and join our community at https://www.umpireclassroom.comFair Use DisclaimerWe do not own the rights to the game footage used in this video. All clips are used under fair use for educational purposes to improve officiating knowledge and contribute to the baseball and umpire community. This video and channel are not sponsored or endorsed by Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), or the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).