MLB Pressured to Investigate Umpires After Phil Cuzzi’s Calls Trigger Controversy in Phillies-Giants Game

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto Discusses 'Soft' Ejection by Umpire Randy Rosenberg

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto had some words about umpire Randy Rosenberg's decision to eject him from Monday's spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

From calling for robo umps to sending him to Alcatraz, Phillies fans are not happy with umpire Phil Cuzzi

Bryce Harper and the Phillies weren't the only ones unhappy with how Monday night's loss to the Giants played out.

MLB Pressured to Investigate Umpires After Phil Cuzzi’s Calls Trigger Controversy in Phillies-Giants Game

It was not just a road loss. It was a game that burst open a deeper frustration, one that has been steaming under the surface all season. When the Phillies took the field at Oracle Park, they already knew the challenge. They hardly even win there, and this time, things might finally lean in their favor. Cristopher Sánchez was electric. Seven innings, eight strikeouts, barely a blemish. It was the kind of performance that deserved a headline, not…

Oldest MLB Umpire Makes Case For Age Limits With Awful Performance

At 69 years old, Phil Cuzzi is the oldest currently active umpire in Major League Baseball. But after a shockingly bad showing in a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants, some are saying it’s time for Cuzzi to call it a career. Cuzzi began his MLB umpire career in 1991, and finally got to call a World Series in 2017. However, not even the most skilled umpire can outrun Father Time, and it appears that time might soon be…

Phillies Burned After Umpire Appears to Miss Three Strike Three Calls in One At-Bat

Phil Cuzzi would not call a strike three.

Where does Phil Cuzzi rank among MLB umpires? Here’s what the numbers say

Phil Cuzzi was the home-plate umpire for Monday night’s game. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire) Umpire Phil Cuzzi drew attention on Monday night for his performance behind the plate during the opener of a three-game series between the Phillies and Giants. He missed a handful of key calls in Philadelphia’s 3-1 loss at Oracle Park while correctly calling 90.63% of pitches and favoring San Francisco by 1.42 runs, according to Umpire Scorecards…