Loftis Umpire School

10/03/2026

2026 MLB Division Series Umpires list

09/29/2026

2026 Wild Card Series Umpire Crew.

09/27/2026

Umpire Laz Díaz & Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander one last time.

09/24/2026

UMPS CARE Charities & MLB umpire D.J. Reyburn is partnering with the Fairview Recreation Association to bring the Official Leadership Program junior umpiring course to Tennessee! This FREE training is designed for teens (13-18) who love sports and want to gain the skills to become youth umpires—and confident leaders.

https://umpscarecharities.leagueapps.com/events/5149982-nashville-official-leadership-program

09/20/2026

Loftis Umpire School want to give a big shout out to Bobby Jarratt, Eddie Curry, Blake Davis, Todd Sneed at Reese Smith, Jr. Ball Park home of Bellevue Sports Athletic Association & Scotty Hopper & Joey Givens at J. Travis Price Park home Springfield Recreation for battling the heat all day and calling games for the kids. Thank you for making calls.

09/16/2026

Loftis Umpire School loves to give back to kids. One September 11th we give two books out. One to Pleasant View Athletic Association 12u catcher & one to Bellevue Sports Athletic Association 12u catcher. A umpire is train to trust the catcher to catch the ball and protect the home plate umpire. Being afraid of a pitch could cause you to blink and miss the call. To all the catchers thank you for protecting us.

09/09/2026

Happy National Teddy Bear 🧸 Day.

Tomorrow is and the Major League Baseball Umpires working the series are taking time out to deliver 100 Build-A-Bear Workshop furry friends to children undergoing medical treatment at Comer Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago
Here's a pic from our visit there last year!

09/01/2026

Just a reminder to stay hydrated and drink lots of water. If you're doing a game and feel dehydrated or weak leave the game. You health is more important than getting pay. Your partners will always have your back.

Monday's series opener between the Reds and Padres was delayed for several minutes before the start of the fifth inning after home-plate umpire Manny Gonzalez appeared to have medical distress.

According to MLB umpire supervisor Randy Marsh, Gonzalez left due to heat exhaustion. It was a hot and muggy evening in Cincinnati, with first-pitch temperatures officially at 90 degrees at Great American Ball Park.

According to Mike Petraglia on X, Gonzalez received treatment for elevated blood pressure and dehydration. Gonzalez's blood pressure has been restored to normal levels and he is resting comfortably.

As the Reds took the field for the top of the fifth, Gonzalez appeared to be having trouble. Third-base umpire Tom Hanahan came over, followed by Reds head trainer Sean McQueeney and members of the Reds' and Padres' medical staffs.

07/07/2026

HAPPY RETIREMENT TO THESE MLB UMPIRES!
• Marvin Hudson 26.5 years of service
• Tony Randazzo 26.5 years of service
• Andy Fletcher 26.5 years of service
• Lance Barksdale 22 years of service
• Brian O’Nora 29 years of service
• Laz Diaz 27 years of service
• CB Bucknor 27 years of service

Thank you for your service of calling games.