Angel Hernandez

2024 - 5 - 27

MLB Umpire Angel Hernandez Retires After 3-Decade Career

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Breaking News: Controversial MLB umpire Angel Hernandez announces retirement after 34 seasons on the field. Find out more here!

After more than 30 seasons calling Major League games, umpire Angel Hernandez has retired. Hernandez, known for his controversial and polarizing decisions, made headlines throughout his career. From the infamous calls during the 2018 American League Division Series to constant criticism from players and managers, he was a figure that sparked debate in the baseball world.

Despite facing backlash and lawsuits, Angel Hernandez remained an influential figure in the MLB umpiring community. His retirement marks the end of an era for one of the most talked-about umpires in the league. Regardless of opinions on his calls, Hernandez's impact on the game cannot be denied.

In a career spanning over three decades, Angel Hernandez umpired his first MLB game in 1991. The news of his retirement comes after years of controversy and heated discussions surrounding his calls on the field. Whether loved or loathed, Hernandez leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered in the baseball world for years to come.

Angel Hernandez's retirement announcement has stirred mixed reactions from fans and players alike. While some celebrate the departure of the polarizing umpire, others reflect on the colorful career of a man who was, without a doubt, one of the most discussed figures in baseball umpiring history.

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Angel Hernandez retiring after 3-decade umpiring career (MLB.com)

After more than 30 seasons calling Major League games, umpire Angel Hernandez has retired. MLB issued a statement to media from Hernandez Monday night, ...

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Report: Longtime MLB umpire Angel Hernandez to retire (Sportsnet.ca)

While acting as the first-base umpire for Game 3 of the 2018 American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, three calls he ...

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Le controversé Angel Hernandez prend sa retraite (RDS)

Hernandez a soulevé l'ire des gérants, des joueurs et des partisans à de nombreuses reprises pour ses décisions controversées.

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Longtime MLB umpire Angel Hernandez retires (The Globe and Mail)

Longtime umpire Angel Hernandez, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately.

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MLB umpire Hernandez to retire (TSN)

Umpire Angel Hernandez is retiring from Major League Baseball, according to a report by Bob Nightengale of USA Today. According to Nightengale's report, ...

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Report: Polarizing MLB umpire Angel Hernandez to retire (Yahoo Sports)

Angel Hernandez, a longtime MLB umpire with a controversial career, reportedly will retire from the league.

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Controversial MLB umpire Angel Hernandez to retire immediately ... (The New York Times)

Hernandez umped his first MLB game in 1991. Over the last decade, he's been a constant source of controversy.

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Polarizing MLB umpire Angel Hernandez retiring: report (Fox News)

After 34 seasons umpiring Major League Baseball, Angel Hernandez is reportedly retiring on Tuesday after growing quite the reputation.

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L'arbitre le plus détesté du baseball majeur à la retraite (Le Journal de Montréal)

Angel Hernandez, que la plupart des observateurs du baseball considèrent comme le pire officiel des ligues majeures, annoncera mardi sa retraite.

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Après avoir tenté une poursuite | L'arbitre Angel Hernandez ... (La Presse)

L'arbitre Angel Hernandez, qui a tenté sans succès de poursuivre les Ligues majeures pour discrimination raciale, a annoncé sa retraite immédiate.

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Longtime MLB umpire Angel Hernandez retires immediately: 'Very ... (Toronto Sun)

The 62-year-old was often scorned by players, managers and fans for missed calls and quick ejections -- some in high-profile situations.

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Polarizing MLB umpire Angel Hernandez to retire: Reports (NBC New York)

Angel Hernandez, a longtime MLB umpire with a controversial career, reportedly will retire from the league.

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Much-maligned umpire Ángel Hernández to retire from Major ... (USA TODAY)

MLB players and fans alike were always been vocal about Ángel Hernández being one of baseball's worst umpires.

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L'arbitre le plus controversé, Angel Hernandez, prend sa retraite ... (The Free Agent)

Angel Hernandez a débuté sa carrière d'arbitre en 1991 mais la dernière décennie a été marquée par de vives critiques sur son arbitrage : une zone de ...

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He's out: Polarizing MLB umpire Angel Hernandez retires (Sportsnet.ca)

Angel Hernandez, who has worked as an umpire in the majors for over three decades, is expected to announce his retirement, USA Today's Bob Nightengale ...

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Angel Hernandez annonce (finalement) sa retraite - Passion MLB (Passion MLB)

L'arbitre de 62 ans aura donc travaillé son dernier match le 9 mai dernier. Enfin.

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Derided by players, managers and fans, umpire Angel Hernandez ... (CTV News)

Longtime umpire Angel Hernandez, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately.

Polarizing MLB umpire Angel Hernandez to retire: Reports (Yahoo Sports)

One of MLB's most polarizing figures is seemingly hanging up the black uniform. Angel Hernandez, an umpire whose career has spanned three decades, ...

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Universally Loathed Umpire Angel Hernandez Abruptly Retires ... (Mediaite)

In response to the news that infamous MLB umpire Angel Hernandez is retiring, baseball fans took a look back at some of the worst calls of his ...

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How Umpire Angel Hernández Struck Out With Major League Baseball (Forbes)

Angel Hernandez, MLB's most controversial umpire, has retired. Here's how he struck out.

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Controversial umpire Angel Hernandez set to retire from MLB ... (Chronicle Telegram)

Longtime controversial umpire Angel Hernandez is calling it a career, according to multiple reports. The 62-year-old has worked his last game in MLB as the ...

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Umpire Angel Hernandez Retires After 33 Years of MLB (Close Call Sports)

Longtime MLB umpire Angel Hernandez confirmed he is retiring, telling USA Today he wants to spend more time with his family. The 62-year-old umpire who ...

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