Blue Crew Diaries: An Umpire Podcast

by Daryl Johnson

A small glimpse into the world of the Little League umpire! *The thoughts and opinions contained in this podcast are those of Blue Crew Diaries. They do not reflect those of Little League International, it's local leagues, or sponsors.*

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Rules Interpretation Update

    Rules Interpretation Update

    In this episode, we'll discuss a few of the 2025 Little League rules changes in a bit more detail. Little League Make The Right Call Casebook: https://rulebook-uploads-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2025/03/2025-Make-The-Right-Call.pdf As always, if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, be sure to drop me an email at bluecrewdiaries@gmail.com This episode is also posted on Youtube: https://youtu.be/mgqfK2ual1o?si=EZL_T-SXyJnQOVp9 *The thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast represent the personal views of Blue Crew Diaries and Daryl Johnson, and in no way reflect those of Little League International, it's employees or players*

  • Why are you still standing there?

    Why are you still standing there?

    In this episode, we talk batters interference and what you need to look for in order to call it. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, be sure to drop me an email at bluecrewdiaries@gmail.com This episode is also posted on Youtube: https://youtu.be/eXeDeUYt4qc?si=rI6O9UZbjJILMKyh *The thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast represent the personal views of Blue Crew Diaries and Daryl Johnson, and in no way reflect those of Little League International, it's employees or players*

  • It's Time To Start

    It's Time To Start

    In this episode, we'll talk about a recent umpire clinic I attended, as well as how to get started with preparations for the upcoming 2025 baseball season. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, be sure to drop me an email at bluecrewdiaries@gmail.com This episode is also posted on Youtube: https://youtu.be/bx6wnZ5BkuQ *The thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast represent the personal views of Blue Crew Diaries and Daryl Johnson, and in no way reflect those of Little League International, it's employees or players*

  • Season 1

  • Baseball Rule Myths

    Baseball Rule Myths

    In this episode, we go over some baseball rule myths, and try to debunk them. Eastern Maine Baseball Umpire Association mechanics clinic information and signup can be found here: http://www.easternmaineumpires.org/clinic.html As always, if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, be sure to drop me an email at bluecrewdiaries@gmail.com This episode is also posted on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKraBzO_g1M *The thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast represent the personal views of Blue Crew Diaries and Daryl Johnson, and in no way reflect those of Little League International, it's employees or players*

  • Significant Updates For The 2025 Little League Rulebook

    Significant Updates For The 2025 Little League Rulebook

    In this episode, we go over some of the rules update for the 2025 Little League season, and talk about the good points of some, and bad points of others. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, be sure to drop me an email at bluecrewdiaries@gmail.com This episode is also posted on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGz06NZZmSI *The thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast represent the personal views of Blue Crew Diaries and Daryl Johnson, and in no way reflect those of Little League International, it's employees or players*