‘Social Media Firestorm’ Motivated MLB Umpire Angel Hernandez to Abruptly Retire
It appears that America’s most hated pro baseball umpire, Angel Hernandez, retired after a firestorm of attacks leveled on social media.
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Controversial Umpire Angel Hernandez Retiring from MLB Effective Immediately
Angel Hernandez, quite possibly the most screamed-at umpire in the history of MLB, has decided to retire, effective immediately.
16-Year-Old Texas High School Runner Collapses and Dies at Cross Country Meet
Angel Hernandez, a 16-year-old runner for Chisholm Trail High School in Fort Worth, Texas, died shortly after crossing the finish line at a cross-country meet earlier this month.
Triple-A Adopts Robot Umpires for 2023, One Step Closer to Entering Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball (MLB) may soon adopt robot umpires now that Triple-A stadiums have approved electronic strike zones.
WATCH: Social Media Praises Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber for Blowing Up at Umpire Angel Hernandez
Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber exploded in an expletive-laced tirade at home plate Umpire Angel Hernandez Sunday night after yet another terrible call on a pitch.
Ump Hernández Loses Race Discrimination Lawsuit Against MLB
NEW YORK (AP) — Umpire Ángel Hernández lost his lawsuit against Major League Baseball alleging racial discrimination.
Astros’ George Springer Calls Umpire a ‘F*ck*ng C*cks*ck*r,’ Gay Activists Outraged
There was a time when MLB players could get called out on strikes and then retreat to the safety of the dugout, where they could curse the umpire in peace.
