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MLB Welcomes New Umpires, Celebrates Historic Woman Officiant

2/15/2025

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Major League Baseball is shaking things up by welcoming Paul Clemons, Emil Jiménez, and Alex MacKay as full-time umpires. Making history, Jen Pawol returns as the first woman to officiate a major spring training game since 2007. With several crew chiefs retiring and Doug Eddings stepping up, the league now boasts 76 dedicated umpires ready for action.

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Story summary

Major League Baseball is shaking things up by welcoming Paul Clemons, Emil Jiménez, and Alex MacKay as full-time umpires. Making history, Jen Pawol returns as the first woman to officiate a major spring training game since 2007. With several crew chiefs retiring and Doug Eddings stepping up, the league now boasts 76 dedicated umpires ready for action.