Umpires, we have a dangerous concussion epidemic on our hands—heads. Earlier this week, MLB umpire Chad Fairchild took a 95-mile-per-hour sinker from Rockies pitcher Jeremy Guthrie to the center of ...

Which umpire mask is best? Umpire masks are an essential piece of safety equipment for calling baseball and softball games for players of all ages and skill levels. The average fastball thrown in ...

Baseball-style headgear for cricket umpires could be among the topics discussed at an ECB meeting on Thursday as the sport seeks to tighten up its safety procedures. A year on from the death of ...

Umpires need masks for protection from serious injury. They stand behind home plate while pitchers try to throw baseballs and softballs past batters. High-speed pitches can cause severe injury to ...