Major League Baseball announces that three of its most experienced umpires have decided to retire, Jerry Crawford,Mike Reilly and Chuck Meriwether.

ByThis Day in Baseball

Major League Baseball announces that three of its most experienced umpires have decided to retire. They are Jerry Crawford, who umpired his first game in 1977, making him the majors’ longest-serving official, and was head of the Umpires Union, along with Mike Reilly and Chuck Meriwether. To replace them, Scott Barry and Brian Knight, both with major league umpiring experience as fill-ins, are added to the umpiring staff. Three other veterans retired before the 2010 season, and four new umpires were brought on at the time as the cadre is undergoing a renewal.

Miguel Cabrera returns to the Tigers training camp, one week after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving
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Miguel Cabrera returns to the Tigers training camp, one week after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving

ByTom

1B Miguel Cabrera returns to the Tigers training camp, one week after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving. He apologizes to teammates, team management, family and fans for the incident and has agreed to enter a treatment program. MLB officials warn him that “any future alcohol-related incidents could involve more serious consequences”.