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Blue Crew Diaries: Little League Baseball Umpire Insights

Blue Crew Diaries: Little League Baseball Umpire Insights

by Daryl Johnson - Little League Umpire

Season 3

2026 Rulebook Significant Updates

In this episode, we go over the significant updates to the Little League rulebook for the 2026 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 *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 2

2025 Season Wrap-Up

In this episode, we put a lid on the 2025 Little League 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/yNz4Q3nHv7g?si=zu6ahOejK2Co8KVM *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*

Home Runs and Hard Lessons: The Bat Flip Debate!

In this episode, we talk about the controversies in both New Jersey and Maine that have come up in the last week. 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/i3paJ1jHRL4 *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*

You've Been Horrible All Season!!!

In this episode, we finish off the regular season, and talk about how to deal with negative comments from players and coaches 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/FwWdncc70No *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*

Head On A Swivel

In this episode, we'll go over what has happened in the last few weeks, and how to stay in the game and be the best umpire you can be. 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/EXVmjUj7O9A *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*

Week One In The Books

In this episode, we'll discuss the first week of my Little League 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/ntLZXG5C40w *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*

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?

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

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

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*

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