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ESPN’s umpire camera for the MLB playoffs is bizarre

The goal of any new technology in a sports broadcast should be to enhance the viewing experience, not distract from it.

SNY analyst Jerry Blevins called out umpire Ramon De Jesus after controversial missed calls and an ejection went against the Mets.

"I’m sure if there’s a little bug in there, that Major League Baseball would be right on top of it to fix it."

"Cowser strikes out on a 5-0 count."

"He's really good at his job. But that wasn't very good."

If there’s one thing many baseball broadcasters, other media members, and fans can agree on, it’s criticizing particularly-infamous...

"Did they throw Jeff out?"

"We're not gonna flip it and then f***ing look stupid if it didn't leave."

"This should not happen on a Major League level."

After another string of umpiring controversies, Ken Rosenthal questioned how MLB could possibly ignore Angel Hernandez any longer.

"What the hell... Excuse me. I mean, come on. Stand by your call!"

"I might’ve thought about retirement if that had been overturned."

"Something’s going on over there at first base...I haven’t put my finger on it."

Home plate umpire Mark Carlson seemed intent on clocking out for the night.

Fox's World Series Game 6 telecast needed an umpire to explain a controversial call.