Event Brief
Umpire Caught on Mic Pleading for Strike During Challenge
Filed: Mar 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM ET
Summary: MLB umpire Bill Miller was heard on a hot mic asking for a strike during a challenge in a spring training game.
WHO: Bill Miller
WHAT: Caught on hot mic asking for a strike
WHEN: Mar 21, 2026 at 7:21 PM ET
WHERE: Scottsdale
WHY: Catcher Patrick Bailey challenged a call made by the umpire.
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