BASIC AGREEMENT between THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER and WORLD UMPIRES ASSOCIATION

Term of Agreement January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019

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1. Term...... 1

2. Bargaining Unit ...... 1

3. Annual Salaries...... 1

A. Scope of Work ...... 1 B. Salary Schedule ...... 2 C. Half-Year Service...... 2 D. Salary Payment and Calculations ...... 2 E. Change in Employer ...... 3

4. Selection of the Umpire Staff, Crew Chiefs, and Probationary Umpires ...... 3

A. Selection ...... 3 B. Crew Composition ...... 4 C. Appointment and Compensation of Crew Chiefs ...... 4 D. Probationary Umpires ...... 5

5. Management Rights ...... 6

A. General Principles ...... 6 B. Rules and Policies ...... 6 C. Umpire Manual ...... 7 D. Amendment of Official Playing Rules...... 8

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E. Notices ...... 8 F. Joint Committee ...... 9

6. Training of the Umpire Staff...... 11

A. Establishment of Training Programs...... 11 B. New Hires ...... 12 C. Instructors...... 12

7. Evaluation of the Umpire Staff ...... 13

A. Evaluation System ...... 13 B. New Technologies ...... 13 C. Instructional Videotapes...... 14

8. Medical, Conditioning and Rehabilitation ...... 14

A. Physical Condition...... 14 B. Medical Examinations ...... 14 C. Injuries Within the Scope of Employment...... 16 D. Injuries Not Within the Scope of Employment...... 18 E. Performing Duties as a Replay Official if Injured ...... 20 F. Reporting...... 21 G. Return-to-Work Assignments ...... 22 H. Medical Organization and Programs...... 23 I. Notice of Medical Incidents...... 23

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9. Conduct of Umpires...... 24

A. Performance...... 24 B. Financial Interests ...... 24 C. Conflicts of Interest ...... 24 D. Inquiry Records ...... 25 E. Interviews and Public Comment ...... 26 F. Off-Field Conduct ...... 27 G. Personal Appearance...... 28 H. Incident Reports ...... 28 I. Integrity of Baseball...... 29

10. Discipline and Termination ...... 29

A. General Principles ...... 29 B. Just Cause ...... 29 C. Exclusivity ...... 29 D. Notice ...... 30 E. Right to Information...... 30 F. Discipline Less Than or Equal to Six (6) Days or $1,000...... 30 G. Discipline Greater Than Six (6) Days or $1,000 ...... 31 H. Disciplinary or Performance Related Terminations ...... 33 I. Compliance...... 34

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11. Termination and Severance Pay ...... 35

A. Severance Pay in the Event of Termination by the Office of the Commissioner ...... 35 B. Severance Pay in the Event of Termination by the Umpire ...... 35 C. General Provisions...... 36

12. Scheduling of Games to be Worked and Temporary Replacements ...... 37

A. Spring Training ...... 37 B. Championship Season ...... 38 C. Replay Officials...... 40 D. Emergencies...... 41 E. Temporary Replacements...... 42

13. Travel and Allowances ...... 42

A. Per Diem Allowance ...... 42 B. Hotel Accommodations...... 44 C. Car Transportation ...... 44 D. Air Travel ...... 46

14. Scheduled Leave ...... 48

A. Time Off...... 48 B. Scheduling of Leave ...... 49

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15. Eligibility, Assignment and Compensation for Special Events, Divisional or Wild Card Tie Games .... 50

A. Eligibility and Assignment for Divisional or Wild Card Tie Games ...... 50 B. Eligibility and Assignment for Special Events..... 51 C. Additional Compensation for Divisional or Wild Card Tie Games ...... 53 D. Additional Compensation for Special Events ...... 53

16. International Play ...... 55

A. International Events ...... 55 B. World Baseball Classic ...... 58

17. Retirement ...... 62

A. Defined Benefit Retirement Plan ...... 62 B. Defined Contribution Plan ...... 62 C. IRC Section 401(k) Plan...... 63 D. Information/Reports ...... 63

18. Insurance ...... 64

A. Hospitalization...... 64 B. Dental Plan...... 65 C. Accidental Insurance Plan...... 65 D. Long-Term Disability Plan ...... 65 E. Life Insurance...... 66 F. Comparable Benefits ...... 66

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19. Uniforms...... 67

A. Uniforms and Equipment...... 67 B. Personal Appearance While In Uniform ...... 67 C. Numbers...... 67

20. Tickets ...... 67

A. Spring Training and Championship Season ...... 67 B. Special Events and World Baseball Classic ...... 68 C. Prohibition on Sale or Trade ...... 68 D. Passes and Credentials ...... 69

21. Video Replay Review ...... 69

A. Process for Instant Replay Review ...... 69 B. Review Location ...... 70 C. Staffing of Replay Officials ...... 70 D. Special Events, Regular Season Tie-Breakers, and Postseason Games ...... 71 E. International Play ...... 71 F. Replay Room...... 72 G. Technology ...... 72 H. Replay Review Announcements...... 72

22. Microphones...... 73

A. On-Field Use ...... 73

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B. Microphone Technology...... 73 C. Use of Audio Captured by Microphones...... 74

23. No Strike...... 74

24. Interruption of Service...... 74

A. Effect of Players’ Strike or Lockout ...... 74 B. Suspension of Season/Force Majeure...... 75

25. Grievance Procedure ...... 75

A. Definition ...... 75 B. Procedure...... 75

26. Non-Discrimination ...... 77

27. Endorsements and Likenesses ...... 77

A. Endorsements ...... 77 B. Likenesses...... 78 C. Licensing Agreements ...... 79

28. Union Security, Dues Checkoff and Access...... 79

A. Union Security and Dues Checkoff ...... 79 B. Access ...... 81 C. Release Time ...... 81

29. Completeness of Agreement ...... 81

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30. Severability...... 82

31. Notice ...... 82

Addenda

Addendum A—Salary Schedule ...... 83 Addendum B—Years of Service for Purposes of Salary As of the Conclusion of the 2014 Season ... 84 Addendum C—Umpire Evaluation and Training System...... 85 Addendum D—Functional Activity Assessment...... 95 Addendum E—Defined Contribution Payments ...... 99 Addendum F—Medical Insurance Benefits...... 100 Addendum G—Major League Baseball Basic Benefit Schedules for Participants with 20 or More Years of Credited Service ...... 103

Major League Baseball’s Umpire Drug and Alcohol Testing Program ...... 104

Side Letters

Defined Benefit Plan ...... 130 Electronic Medical Records System ...... 132 International Business Development...... 133 Other Medical Benefits ...... 134 Statements to the Media ...... 135 Umpire Payroll Administration...... 136 World Series Assignments ...... 138 Game Postponements ...... 139

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64299 • BASEBALL : agreement T of C • PU 26310 ls 1-14-15; al 2-12-15; al 2-13-15; al 3-6-15 AGREEMENT

This AGREEMENT is made by and between the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball in its capacity as provider of services to Major League Baseball Blue, Inc. (which is the employer of all Major League umpires, pursuant to the Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated December 31, 2007 and the Services Agreement dated January 1, 2008) (collectively, the “Office of the Commissioner”) on the one hand, and the World Umpires Association (the “Union”) on the other hand, and it sets forth certain terms and conditions of employment by the Office of the Commissioner for umpires.

1. TERM This Agreement shall take effect, after ratification by the Union and by the thirty (30) member Clubs of Major League Baseball, as of January 1, 2015, and it shall continue in full force and effect until December 31, 2019.

2. BARGAINING UNIT The Office of the Commissioner recognizes the World Umpires Association as the exclusive bargaining representative of the bargaining unit composed of all regular full-time personnel employed by the Office of the Commissioner as Major League umpires, including crew chiefs and probationary umpires, but excluding supervisors within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act and personnel who are employed as umpires on a temporary basis to fill in for Major League umpires.

3. ANNUAL SALARIES

A. Scope of Work Umpires employed under this Agreement shall be paid an annual salary for all services performed, consistent with this Agreement, as directed by and on behalf of the Office of the Commissioner. The employ- ment of an umpire includes, but is not limited to, umpiring during spring training, championship season and exhibition games (including inter- national exhibitions), the All-Star Game, Divisional or Wild Card tie- breakers, Wild Card, Division Series, League Championship Series and

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 World Series games, and the games of any other postseason series that the Major League Clubs or the Office of the Commissioner may institute.

B. Salary Schedule The annual salary of each umpire shall be as set forth in Addendum A to this Agreement, based on the umpire’s years of service within the bargaining unit. Attached as Addendum B to this Agreement are the umpire years of service, for purposes of salary only, as of the conclusion of the 2014 season.

C. Half-Year Service 1. If, at the beginning of any year, an umpire has a half a year of service in addition to a whole number of years, the umpire will be paid during that year at an annual salary figure arrived at by dividing the sum of his whole-year rate and the next higher whole-year rate by two (2). 2. For all purposes in determining credit for part-time service for umpires hired on or after the opening day of the 2000 championship sea- son, the following rule shall apply: an umpire who accumulates sixty (60) days of part-time service shall be credited with one-half (1/2) year of service and an umpire who accumulates one hundred and twenty (120) days of part-time service shall be credited with one (1) full year of serv- ice. For purposes of applying the foregoing rule, an umpire who works a split double-header shall be credited with two (2) days of part-time serv- ice. In no event shall any amount of accumulated part-time service for such umpire result in a credit of more than two (2) years of service. 3. “Part-time service” within the meaning of this section is defined as days worked as an umpire in championship season games without a permanent appointment to the Major League umpire staff or days worked as an umpire in championship season games following permanent appointment to the Major League umpire staff, provided such appoint- ment takes place later than opening day of any season.

D. Salary Payment and Calculations Umpires’ annual salaries shall be paid in twelve (12) equal install- ments, with payments beginning on January 1 and ending on December 1. Notwithstanding the fact that umpires are paid over a twelve-month period, all salary calculations required by this Agreement or otherwise

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 called for shall be based on a 182-day work year, regardless of the actual number of days in the championship season. An umpire who is not enti- tled to a full year’s salary for a year for any reason shall receive a pro- portion of the applicable annual salary as the number of days the umpire worked in the championship season bears to 182 days.

E. Change in Employer The change from the American and National Leagues of Pro- fessional Baseball Clubs and, subsequently, from the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball to Major League Baseball Blue, Inc. as the employer of Major League umpires did not change service time or sen- iority, or constitute the termination of an umpire’s employment for any purpose, including, but not limited to, the Severance Pay provisions con- tained in Article 11 or the Defined Benefit Retirement Plan as set forth in Article 17 herein. The Defined Benefit Retirement Plan will nonetheless continue in full force and effect as set forth in this Agreement and in accordance with the official plan documents.

4. SELECTION OF THE UMPIRE STAFF, CREW CHIEFS, AND PROBATIONARY UMPIRES

A. Selection 1. The Office of the Commissioner shall be the employer of the Major League umpires, rather than the American League or the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Office of the Commissioner shall maintain one (1) umpiring staff to work the games of the Major League Clubs and shall assign umpire crews to work American League, National League and inter-league games without regard to umpires’ for- mer League affiliations. Umpires shall be assigned to umpire crews with- out regard to their former League affiliations. 2. The size of the umpiring staff shall be determined by the Office of the Commissioner, but in no event shall the staff be less than seventy- six (76) full-time umpires during the term of this Agreement. 3. All umpires shall be hired at the absolute and exclusive discre- tion of the Commissioner’s designee.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 B. Crew Composition 1. Prior to the start of the annual umpire retreat (but no later than January 15), the Office of the Commissioner shall release a list of pro- posed crew assignments for the upcoming championship season to the Union. Following the release of the list, the Office of the Commissioner shall consult with the Union and the crew chiefs about changes and amendments that either the Union or the crew chiefs may suggest to the proposed assignments. The Office of the Commissioner shall give suggested changes of the Union and the crew chiefs reasonable consider- ation. 2. After its release of the initial crew assignments, the Office of the Commissioner shall discuss the proposed final crew assignments with the Union. Following this consultation with the Union, the Office of the Commissioner shall issue the final crew assignments for the upcoming championship season no later than the day of the first spring training assignment. Where appropriate in the judgment of the Office of the Commissioner, the Office of the Commissioner will consent to the selec- tion by each crew chief of one umpire for his crew. 3. The Office of the Commissioner and the Union agree to consult with respect to crew reconfiguration issues during the season. The issues that the Office of the Commissioner shall consider shall include matters relating to the safety and health of an umpire and the need for mentoring or other support to address noted on-field performance issues.

C. Appointment and Compensation of Crew Chiefs 1. On or before January 15 of each year, the Office of the Com- missioner shall, after soliciting written expressions of interest from umpires and consulting with the Union, appoint an umpire to act as the crew chief for each of the crews formed for the championship season. While the Office of the Commissioner may consider seniority along with other factors that it may deem appropriate when exercising its appoint- ment discretion, seniority shall not control in the Office of the Commissioner’s choice of crew chiefs. 2. While the Office of the Commissioner may rely on those factors it may deem appropriate, the Office of the Commissioner must, if requested, furnish to each umpire who has expressed interest but who is

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 not selected a written statement of the reason(s) why the umpire was not chosen. The written statement shall be provided to the umpire before the beginning of the championship season. 3. The crew chief shall coordinate and direct his crew’s compliance with the Office of the Commissioner’s rules and policies. 4. After consulting with the Union, the Office of the Commissioner may remove and replace a crew chief who is either unable to manage his crew or who fails to carry out effectively the responsibilities of a crew chief. Absent removal and replacement, crew chiefs will continue to serve year to year. 5. Each crew chief shall receive a payment of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per game worked for the performance of crew chief responsi- bilities. This crew chief payment will be paid monthly in arrears, and a crew chief who reports to the ballpark for his assignment shall receive this crew chief game fee even if the game is subsequently postponed or suspended. In the event that a crew chief is removed from the position of crew chief by the Office of the Commissioner pursuant to Section C.4 above, or is otherwise unable to work a game, a replacement crew chief shall be designated by the Office of the Commissioner, and the crew chief payment shall instead be paid to the replacement crew chief.

D. Probationary Umpires 1. An umpire with fewer than 500 championship season days worked shall be designated a “Probationary Umpire” for a period of two (2) years, and an umpire with 500 or more championship season days worked shall be designated a “Probationary Umpire” for a period of one (1) year, following his permanent appointment to a full-time position on the Major League umpire staff. Nothing in this Article 4.D.1 shall alter the probationary status of umpires hired prior to January 1, 2015. 2. The decision of the Commissioner’s designee to terminate a Probationary Umpire shall be final and binding. A Probationary Umpire who has been terminated shall have no right to challenge that termination in any manner or in any forum whatsoever. 3. The Office of the Commissioner may, for remedial purposes, assign a Probationary Umpire to the Arizona Fall League for additional training.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 4. Before it terminates the employment of a Probationary Umpire under Article 4.D.2, the Office of the Commissioner shall at least ten (10) days in advance notify the Union, in writing, of its intent to terminate the Probationary Umpire, and, if requested by the Union, the executive offi- cer of the Office of the Commissioner who is responsible for umpires shall confer with the Union about the decision to terminate. The Union’s right to prior notice and to confer under this Article 4.D.4 shall in no way limit or modify the prerogative of the Office of the Commissioner to ter- minate a Probationary Umpire.

5. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

A. General Principles Except as expressly limited or modified by this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement shall limit the Office of the Commissioner in the exer- cise of the regular and customary functions of an employer, which func- tions include, but are not limited to, directing employees and determining job assignments; determining work locations; and generally managing the operations of the Office of the Commissioner with respect to umpiring and related services.

B. Rules and Policies 1. Except as otherwise provided in Article 21.A.2, the Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to make or change rules, policies, directives and instructions for the conduct of its business and the man- agement of umpires in the form of Regulations or otherwise, provided that such rules, policies, directives and instructions (hereinafter collec- tively referred to as “Policies”) are not materially or directly inconsistent with other provisions of this Agreement, the Official Playing Rules of Major League Baseball (as may be amended from time to time) or the Major League Baseball Umpiring Manual (“Manual”) (as may be amended from time to time). 2. The Office of the Commissioner shall distribute to the Union a draft of the following documents at least five (5) days prior to the annual umpire retreat, or January 15, whichever is earlier: (i) the Regulations applicable to umpires (including but not limited to the Standards and On- Field Operations Regulations); and (ii) any other revised or new Policies

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 to become effective for the following championship season. Upon the request of the Union, the Office of the Commissioner shall consult with the Union regarding the substance of the Policies, provided that such con- sultation must be concluded by March 15. The Office of the Commis- sioner shall give due consideration to the Union’s recommendation on such Policies before they are finalized and formally issued, and will not modify the Policies during the championship season except as provided for in Article 5.B.3 below. 3. Before the Office of the Commissioner issues new Policies dur- ing the championship season, or makes revisions to existing Policies, the Office of the Commissioner shall provide proposed drafts of such new or revised Policies to the Union at least three (3) business days before they are issued. The Office of the Commissioner shall consult with the Union about the substance of the Policies and shall give due consideration to the Union’s recommendations before they are issued. The Office of the Commissioner shall grant all reasonable requests by the Union for addi- tional time to review the Policies for up to an additional seven (7) days, provided that the delay in implementing the Policies will not, in the Office of the Commissioner’s reasonable judgment, cause significant harm to its business. The Office of the Commissioner only will issue new Policies, or modify existing Policies, after the deadline set forth in Article 5.B.2 above and/or during the championship season if in its reasonable judgment such changes are necessary to respond to issues or events that arise during spring training or the championship season, in which case the Office of the Commissioner will provide adequate instructions and guid- ance to umpires regarding how to enforce and/or comply with the new or modified Policies.

C. Umpire Manual 1. The Office of the Commissioner shall distribute the Manual to the umpiring staff prior to each season. The Manual shall include: (i) rules of conduct for umpires; (ii) uniform guidelines for the interpretation of the Official Playing Rules of Major League Baseball; and (iii) mechanics and positions for umpires. The Manual shall not alter, amend or modify terms and conditions of employment that are contained in this Agreement or in the Official Playing Rules of Major League Baseball.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 2. The rules of conduct referred to in Article 5.C.1 shall be amended only by mutual written agreement of the Union and the Office of the Commissioner. 3. Absent mutual agreement of the parties, the uniform guidelines for the interpretation of the Official Playing Rules of Major League Baseball referred to in Article 5.C.1, and the mechanics and positions for umpires referred to in Article 5.C.1, shall be amended only during the off- season pursuant to Article 5.F below.

D. Amendment of Official Playing Rules 1. The Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to change the Official Playing Rules of Major League Baseball, provided, however, that the Office of the Commissioner shall first appoint one (1) umpire (who shall be designated by the Union) to be a voting member of the Official Playing Rules Committee, with full rights of participation in all proceedings and meetings of the Committee, and provided further that best efforts will be made to ensure that amendments are adopted only to be effective at the beginning of a championship season. If amended, the Office of the Commissioner shall provide each umpire with a copy of the Official Playing Rules. 2. The Official Playing Rules Committee shall have the right to amend the Official Playing Rules during the championship season if in its reasonable judgment such changes are necessary to respond to issues or events that arise during spring training or the championship season, in which case the Office of the Commissioner will provide adequate instruc- tions and guidance to umpires regarding how to enforce and/or comply with the new or modified Rules.

E. Notices 1. The Office of the Commissioner shall forward to the Union at its business office, and to Union legal counsel, copies of all management and information notices issued to umpires and crew chiefs as and when they are distributed to the umpire work force. The Office of the Commissioner will make every effort to notify and confer with the President of the Union or another officer of the Union designated by the President in advance of the issuance of such notices to umpires that concern a change

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 in or expansion of prior policy or that involve new matters not previously addressed. 2. The Office of the Commissioner shall provide the Union and its counsel with copies of umpire discipline notices by e-mail. The discipline notice will be sent to the Union when the notice is released or sent to the affected umpire. 3. The obligation to furnish copies of notices shall include copies of all formal actions taken on incident and/or ejection reports received by the Office of the Commissioner from crew chiefs and individual umpires (i.e., whether a player, coach or manager was disciplined). Copies also shall be furnished to the umpire(s) who file the incident/ejection reports. The copies that are furnished to the Union and an umpire need not reveal the dollar amount of any fines. 4. The Union shall designate one (1) of its representatives on the Joint Committee as the Union-side chair on the Committee. Before the Office of the Commissioner issues to the umpiring staff or to the Major League Clubs a new Policy or advisory announcing an interpretation of the Official Playing Rules, the Chief Baseball Officer or his designee shall consult with the Union President and the Union General Counsel about the substance of the Policy or announcement, and, if practicable, the Office of the Commissioner shall, by e-mail, share with the Committee its proposed draft of such proposed Policy or announcement. The Office of the Commissioner shall receive and give due consideration to the Union’s recommendation on such proposed Policies before they are finalized and formally issued. In no event shall the Office of the Commissioner be required to delay the issuance of the Policies for more than seven (7) days after the initial attempt to contact the Union President and the Union General Counsel.

F. Joint Committee

1. Members i. The Office of the Commissioner and the Union shall each appoint four (4) representatives to a Joint Committee. ii. The Office of the Commissioner may from time to time release the four (4) Union representatives on the Joint Committee from their duties, with pay and on-field per diem allowances as described in

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 Article 13 of this Agreement, to allow them to participate in the business and deliberations of the Joint Committee. The timing and duration of any such release shall be determined by the Office of the Commissioner after consultation with the Union.

2. Purpose i. The purpose of the Joint Committee is to discuss issues or concerns that relate to the following topics: (i) mechanics and positions for umpires; (ii) interpretations of the Official Playing Rules; (iii) train- ing programs for umpires; and (iv) new technologies for the evaluation of umpires as contemplated by Article 7. ii. Issues or concerns related to other topics shall be consid- ered by the Joint Committee only if the Office of the Commissioner and the Union mutually agree to such consideration.

3. Process i. Following the completion of the championship season, the Union and Office of the Commissioner shall discuss what issues they will refer to the Joint Committee, consistent with Article 5.F.2. The parties shall agree in writing on the precise issues that are being referred to the Joint Committee, and the purpose of the referral. ii. The Joint Committee shall conduct a meeting via confer- ence call or video conference each July at a date and time mutually agree- able to the Office of the Commissioner and the Union. The Joint Committee also shall meet in person between November 1 and December 15 at a date and location mutually agreeable to the Office of the Commissioner and the Union. If a mutually agreeable time or city cannot be reached, the Joint Committee shall schedule a conference call at a mutually agreeable time within the time frame set forth above. The Office of the Commissioner shall pay the Union Joint Committee members’ travel costs for the meeting. iii. The Joint Committee shall report the substance of its dis- cussions, and whether a consensus was reached, to the Union and the Office of the Commissioner. The Office of the Commissioner shall take the steps necessary to effectuate any changes upon which the Joint Committee reached a consensus. The Office of the Commissioner will

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 bring to the Official Playing Rules Committee for consideration any pro- posed interpretation of the Official Playing Rules recommended by the Joint Committee. With respect to any matter upon which the Joint Committee does not reach a consensus by January 1, the Office of the Commissioner shall meet with the Union to discuss any changes the Office of the Commissioner intends to make. No later than February 15, the Office of the Commissioner shall promulgate any changes, provided, however, that the Office of the Commissioner shall give due considera- tion to the Union’s position on the areas of disagreement.

6. TRAINING OF THE UMPIRE STAFF

A. Establishment of Training Programs 1. The Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to establish training programs to be held at times and places as specified by the Office of the Commissioner, provided, however, that no training programs will be scheduled between November 1 and January 15. 2. Umpires agree that they will report to training programs when and as directed by the Office of the Commissioner. Such programs may include, but are not limited to, off-season training programs, spring train- ing instructional camps, special camps prior to Special Events, and spe- cialized programs for selected members of the umpiring staff. 3. The Office of the Commissioner shall provide reasonable advance notice to umpires, of not less than thirty (30) days, of the time and place of all training programs. An umpire shall not be required by the Office of the Commissioner to devote more than ten (10) days in the aggregate to off-season training programs, absent documented need with respect to a particular umpire and prior notice of such documented need to the Union. Off-season training programs shall be held at times consis- tent with Section A.1 of this Article 6 and, for purposes of this Article 6, shall refer to programs held after the end of the World Series and prior to the beginning of spring training games. 4. Notwithstanding Article 6.A.3 above, Probationary Umpires may be assigned to the Arizona Fall League in accordance with Article 4.D.3 for periods not to exceed ten (10) days each year. With the prior consent of the Union, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, Arizona

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 Fall League assignments may exceed ten (10) days. Such assignments, regardless of length, shall not be counted toward the ten-day limit speci- fied in the preceding paragraph. While on assignment to the Arizona Fall League, Probationary Umpires shall report directly to and shall be super- vised solely by umpire supervisors who are regularly employed in that capacity by the Office of the Commissioner. The Probationary Umpires shall not be required to report to, nor shall they be supervised or directed by, officials of the Arizona Fall League. 5. The Office of the Commissioner shall pay each umpire partici- pant in such programs the on-field Article 13 per diem. The Office of the Commissioner shall also provide at no cost to the umpire participants for their use at such programs one (1) premium-size rental car per every two (2) umpire participants from Hertz Car Rental or National Car Rental to be used only for travel within the immediate geographic area of the program. 6. Any and all proposed training programs or amendments thereto must be submitted to the Joint Committee pursuant to Article 5.F above.

B. New Hires The Office of the Commissioner, after consultation with the Joint Committee pursuant to Article 5.F above, shall provide orientation, train- ing and mentoring to assist and improve the performance of newly-hired umpires. The Office of the Commissioner shall, after consultation with the Joint Committee pursuant to Article 5.F above, determine and provide the funding and resources that are needed in order to conduct such program(s).

C. Instructors 1. The Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to select umpires, from a pool of volunteers provided by the Union, to participate as instructors in its training programs and umpires agree to participate as instructors when selected. If the Union does not provide five (5) volun- teers for every one (1) instructor needed, the Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to assign umpires to act as instructors in reverse sen- iority order.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 2. Umpires who are selected by the Office of the Commissioner to serve as instructors in any instructional camps that are conducted during the off-season shall be paid a daily stipend of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00) for their services if the camp spans three (3) or fewer days, or a total stipend of Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,750.00) for their services if the camp spans between four (4) and eight (8) days. 3. In spring training, an umpire who is assigned to work as an instructor shall be given credit on a day-for-game basis toward the umpire’s games worked obligation under Article 12.A.3 and Article 12.A.4 of this Agreement.

7. EVALUATION OF THE UMPIRE STAFF

A. Evaluation System The system for evaluating the performance of umpires is attached hereto as Addendum C.

B. New Technologies 1. New or improved media or technologies (“new technologies”) to assess the performance of an umpire initially may be used only on a trial basis after consultation with the Joint Committee pursuant to Article 5.F above. During the trial period, new technologies to assess the perform- ance of umpires shall be evaluated by the Joint Committee and a recom- mendation to the Office of the Commissioner shall be developed. The trial period shall commence at the beginning of a championship season and shall not extend beyond one (1) championship season. The Joint Committee shall make its recommendation promptly upon the conclusion of the trial period. 2. The Office of the Commissioner shall consider the recommen- dation of the Joint Committee on the application or use of a new technol- ogy before the new technology is adopted for use in practice. If the Office of the Commissioner intends to reject the Joint Committee’s recommen- dation about the application or use of a new technology, or if it intends to alter the Joint Committee’s recommendation, the Office of the Com- missioner shall first meet with the Union over why the Committee’s rec- ommendation is to be rejected or modified.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 3. After consultation with the Joint Committee and the Union, as provided in this Article 7.B, the Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to adopt new technologies which are not approved by the Joint Committee or the Union, provided that the new technologies are a mate- rially more accurate means to assess the performance of Major League umpires under the system set forth in Addendum C.

C. Instructional Videotapes Instructional umpiring videotapes (or electronic/digital recordings) of live game situations may be used only for baseball-related instructional purposes and shall not be released by the Office of the Commissioner to the media. Such videotapes or recordings shall be used solely for the pur- pose of teaching or training professional umpires about the profession of umpiring.

8. MEDICAL, CONDITIONING AND REHABILITATION

A. Physical Condition The Office of the Commissioner may establish fitness and wellness standards that are reasonably related to the duties and tasks expected of a Major League umpire. Each umpire must keep himself in first-class phys- ical condition. By reporting for duty each season, each umpire shall be deemed to represent that he has no physical or mental conditions known to him which would prevent or impair performance of his duties and that he is in first-class physical condition. The Functional Activity Assessment that will be administered to each umpire on at least an annual basis is set forth in Addendum D.

B. Medical Examinations 1. Prior to and at the conclusion of each season covered by this Agreement, each umpire will be required to submit to a complete medical examination by a physician or physicians designated by the Office of the Commissioner. In addition, the Office of the Commissioner reserves the right to require a medical examination at other times it deems appropri- ate. The costs of such examination(s), including transportation, meals and lodging, as necessary, shall be borne by the Office of the Commissioner. Each umpire expressly consents to the delivery by the physician(s) to the

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 Office of the Commissioner of their reports of such medical examina- tions. Upon written request of any umpire, the Office of the Com- missioner shall release to the umpire, the umpire’s personal physician and/or the Union, as may be designated by the umpire, all medical records, including all reports, charts, laboratory reports and interim assessments, that result from medical examinations that are required by the Office of the Commissioner. 2. Should the physician(s) designated by the Office of the Commissioner determine that an umpire is not in the medical condition required for the performance of his duties as an umpire, the umpire may, at the discretion of the Office of the Commissioner, be suspended with- out pay until such time as such physician certifies in writing that the umpire is in proper condition for the performance of such duties. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, if the Union and the umpire waive, in writing, their right under Section B.3 below to challenge the physician’s determination that the umpire is not in the condition required for the performance of his duties, the Office of the Commissioner shall, subject to the limitation set forth in Article 8.D.1 below, continue to pay such umpire’s salary during the Elimination Period or waiting period required before benefits commence under the Office of the Commissioner’s Long-Term Disability Policy for umpires. 3. In the event of any dispute concerning the determination that an umpire is not in the condition required for performance of his duties, or, if subsequently, there is a dispute as to whether or not an umpire is in sat- isfactory condition to return to work, the umpire shall, on the request of the Union, be examined by a physician mutually selected by the Office of the Commissioner and the Union. Once the Union requests an examina- tion by a mutually-selected physician, the suspension without pay will be converted into a suspension with pay. The Office of the Commissioner and the Union shall agree upon the physician to be selected within five (5) business days following the Union’s request. Such physician shall determine whether the umpire is in the condition required for the per- formance of his duties as an umpire. The costs of any such examination, including transportation and lodging if necessary, shall be borne equally by the Office of the Commissioner and the Union. In the event that the mutually-selected physician determines that the umpire was not in the condition required for performance of his duties, the umpire shall be placed immediately on suspension without pay unless the matter is

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 appealed by the Union to arbitration in accordance with the grievance procedure set forth in Article 25.B. In the event that the mutually-selected physician determines that the umpire was in the condition required for performance of his duties, the umpire will be made whole by the Office of the Commissioner for any wages lost during the period the umpire was suspended from duty without pay unless the matter is appealed by the Office of the Commissioner to arbitration in accordance with the griev- ance procedure set forth in Article 25.B. Arbitrations conducted pursuant to this section shall be expedited.

C. Injuries Within the Scope of Employment 1. Notwithstanding Section B above, a disability directly resulting from an injury sustained in the course and within the scope of an umpire’s employment shall not impair the right of an umpire to receive his salary as provided for in this Agreement so long as such disability continues, but in no event shall the umpire receive more than 182 championship season days of paid leave for the same injury. The Office of the Commissioner shall pay for, or cover under the workers’ compensation policy in effect on the date of injury, an umpire’s reasonable medical and hospital expenses incurred as a result of the injury for one calendar year from the date of the injury. If any such injury results in a compensable workers’ compensation claim, the obligation of the Office of the Commissioner to cover the umpire’s reasonable medical and hospital benefits shall first be satisfied under such compensable workers’ compensation claim. 2. The Office of the Commissioner’s obligations hereunder shall be reduced by any workers’ compensation benefits and insurance proceeds from policies provided by the Office of the Commissioner and paid or payable to the umpire. Any salary that the Office of the Commissioner pays to an umpire in connection with any period in which the Office of the Commissioner paid such umpire’s salary pursuant to this Article 8.C shall be applied as a credit against the aggregate amount of any workers’ compensation benefits for wage loss, temporary total disability or perma- nent disability that such umpire is entitled to receive from policies pro- vided by the Office of the Commissioner. 3. An umpire’s entitlement to receive any salary during his period of disability is subject to the express prerequisite conditions that (1) writ- ten notice of such injury, including the time, place, cause and nature of

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 the injury, is served upon and received by the Office of the Commissioner within twenty (20) days of the injury being sustained, and (2) the Commissioner’s designee shall have the right to designate the physi- cian(s) and hospitals furnishing such medical services. 4. Each umpire may (as a condition to receiving medical care fur- nished by the Office of the Commissioner or the Major League Clubs) be required to sign a release of any and all claims for damages or liability resulting from the medical treatment or care of an umpire. Such release shall run to the benefit of the Office of the Commissioner, and any of its officers, employees and agents. The release also shall run to the benefit of the Major League Clubs, and their officers, employees and agents, but only to the extent that any of them provide medical treatment or care to an umpire. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the waiver in favor of any Club physician shall cover only medical care that is provided in the Club’s stadium facilities. The waiver shall not apply to any rights under state workers’ compensation law. Further, an umpire may be refused treatment from the Office of the Commissioner and/or the Major League Clubs, if the umpire refuses to sign a release as provided herein. 5. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an umpire has been paid for 120 championship season days for a disability directly resulting from an injury sustained in the course and within the scope of an umpire’s employment, that umpire must work for at least sixty (60) championship season or post-season days to be eligible for additional salary continua- tion under this Section due to the same injury (including any reoccurrence of such injury). If, however, an umpire who has had a period of disability directly resulting from an injury sustained in the course and within the scope of an umpire’s employment has received 120 championship season days of paid leave, but less than 182 championship season days of paid leave, returns to work and suffers a recurrence less than sixty (60) days following his return, that umpire shall be eligible for salary continuation for an additional period that will bring his total period of salary continu- ation for the injury to 182 championship season days as provided in Section C.1 above. In no event shall an umpire receive more than 182 championship season days of paid leave for the same injury or recurrence unless he returns to work for a period of at least sixty (60) days. 6. The Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to manage the medical care and rehabilitation and to determine the return date of any

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 umpire who sustains an injury within the course and scope of his employ- ment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the request of an umpire, the Office of the Commissioner will consult with an umpire’s personal physi- cian(s) and the Union as to the appropriate management and course of the umpire’s medical care, rehabilitation, and fitness for duty. The Office of the Commissioner shall not demand unreasonably that an umpire submit to a particular therapy, course of treatment or period of convalescence, nor shall the Office of the Commissioner unreasonably decline to permit a particular therapy, course of treatment or period of convalescence pre- scribed for an umpire by his personal physician(s). 7. Any umpire who sustains an injury within the course and scope of his employment, and obtains medical care and rehabilitation within reasonable commuting distance from his home, shall be reimbursed by the Office of the Commissioner for car transportation costs related to medical care and rehabilitation at the Internal Revenue Service mileage rate. If the Office of the Commissioner directs that an umpire travel 100 miles or more to a different location for his medical care and rehabilita- tion, he shall receive the on-field Article 13 per diem and reimbursement for all reasonable and actual air and ground transportation expenses related to the medical care and rehabilitation.

D. Injuries Not Within the Scope of Employment 1. Notwithstanding Section B above, an umpire who is unable to perform his duties as an umpire as the result of any injury or injuries sus- tained outside the course or scope of his employment or an illness or ill- nesses unrelated to his employment (“Non-Work Related Injury”) shall be entitled to a maximum of ninety (90) championship season days of paid leave (i.e., salary calculated as 90 out of 182 days) during the term of this Agreement. If an umpire desires to extend his emergency leave period as provided under Article 12.D, the Office of the Commissioner shall have the discretion to grant any number of leave days that it deems appropri- ate and to credit such requested leave days against the umpire’s leave bank provided in this Article 8.D.1. 2. By November 15 of each year, the Office of the Commissioner shall conduct a reconciliation to determine whether any umpire has been overpaid because he exceeded the number of paid leave days granted pur- suant to Article 8.D.1. If any overpayment has occurred, the amount shall

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 be deducted by the Office of the Commissioner from payments owed to the umpire for Special Events. If the umpire’s Special Event payments are insufficient to cover the full amount owed, the Office of the Commissioner may deduct the remaining amount owed from the umpire’s future salary. 3. The Office of the Commissioner’s obligations under this Article 8.D shall be reduced by any insurance proceeds from policies provided by the Office of the Commissioner and paid or payable to the umpire. 4. An umpire’s entitlement to receive any salary during his period of disability is subject to the express prerequisite conditions that (1) writ- ten notice of such injury, including the time, place, cause and nature of the injury, is served upon and received by the Office of the Commissioner within five (5) days of the injury being sustained (fifteen (15) days if the injury is sustained between November 1 and February 15) or within five (5) days of the time the umpire should have reasonably become aware of the illness (fifteen (15) days if between November 1 and February 15), and (2) the Commissioner’s designee shall have the right to consult with an umpire’s personal physician(s) as to the appropriate management and course of the umpire’s medical care, rehabilitation and fitness for duty and, if he deems such care to be inappropriate or inadequate, the right to designate the physician(s), other medical personnel and hospitals fur- nishing such medical care and/or rehabilitation. 5. Each umpire may (as a condition to receiving medical care fur- nished by the Office of the Commissioner or the Major League Clubs) be required to sign a release of any and all claims for damages or liability resulting from the medical treatment or care of an umpire. Such release shall run to the benefit of the Office of the Commissioner, and any of its officers, employees and agents. The release also shall run to the benefit of the Major League Clubs, and their officers, employees and agents, but only to the extent that any of them provide medical treatment or care to an umpire. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the waiver in favor of any Club physician shall cover only medical care that is provided in the Club’s stadium facilities. Further, an umpire may be refused treatment from the Office of the Commissioner and/or the Major League Clubs, if the umpire refuses to sign a release as provided herein. 6. The Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to manage the medical care and rehabilitation and to determine the return date of any

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 umpire who sustains a Non-Work Related Injury and who continues to receive his salary pursuant to Article 8.D.1 above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the request of an umpire, the Office of the Commissioner will consult with an umpire’s personal physician(s) and the Union as to the appropriate management and course of the umpire’s medical care, rehabilitation, and fitness for duty. The Office of the Commissioner shall not demand unreasonably that an umpire submit to a particular therapy, course of treatment or period of convalescence, nor shall the Office of the Commissioner unreasonably decline to permit a particular therapy, course of treatment or period of convalescence prescribed for an umpire by his personal physician(s). 7. Any umpire who sustains a non-work related injury, and obtains medical care and rehabilitation within reasonable commuting distance from his home, shall be reimbursed by the Office of the Commissioner for car transportation costs related to medical care and rehabilitation directed by the Office of the Commissioner at the Internal Revenue Service mileage rate. If the Office of the Commissioner directs that an umpire travel 100 miles or more to a different location for his medical care and rehabilitation, he shall receive the on-field Article 13 per diem and reimbursement for all reasonable and actual air and ground trans- portation expenses related to the medical care and rehabilitation.

E. Performing Duties as a Replay Official if Injured 1. Subject to the terms of Article 8.E.3 below, any umpire receiving salary pursuant to Article 8.C of this Agreement may be assigned duties as a Replay Official, at the Office of the Commissioner’s sole discretion, for a maximum of two weeks per month for the duration of the champi- onship season, or such longer period of time as may be agreed to by the umpire in his sole discretion. Any period of salary continuation under Article 8.C of this Agreement during which an umpire serves as a Replay Official shall not count against the 182 championship season day period of allowable leave set forth in Article 8.C.1 of this Agreement. 2. Subject to the terms of Article 8.E.3 below, any umpire receiving salary pursuant to Article 8.D of this Agreement may be assigned duties as a Replay Official, at the Office of the Commissioner’s sole discretion, for a maximum of two weeks per month for the duration of the champi- onship season, or such longer period of time as may be agreed to by the

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 umpire in his sole discretion. Any period of salary continuation under Article 8.D of this Agreement during which an umpire serves as a Replay Official shall not count against the 90 championship season day period of allowable leave set forth in Article 8.D.1 of this Agreement. 3. (a) An umpire receiving salary pursuant to Article 8.C or 8.D of this Agreement shall be excused from performing work as a Replay Official if, in the opinion of the Umpiring Department’s medical staff, his injury or illness precludes him from performing Replay Official duties at MLB Advanced Media (“MLBAM”) or his service as a Replay Official would interfere with his rehabilitation or recovery. If the umpire’s per- sonal physician disputes the opinion of the Umpiring Department’s med- ical staff, the Union must notify the Office of the Commissioner within seven (7) days from the date that the umpire is notified that he will be assigned to replay. If such notice is provided, the Office of the Commissioner and the Union shall mutually select a neutral physician to resolve the dispute, and such physician shall issue his determination within fourteen (14) days from the date that the Union provided notice to the Office of the Commissioner of the umpire’s objection. (b) An assignment pursuant to Article 8.E.1 or 8.E.2 shall not be scheduled to begin prior to the umpire successfully completing at least two (2) weeks of rehabilitation. (c) An individual replay assignment pursuant to Article 8.E.1 or 8.E.2 shall not exceed one (1) week in length and shall not span consec- utive weeks without the umpire’s consent. 4. If the Office of the Commissioner does assign an umpire on salary continuation to perform Replay Official duties, it may assign an umpire whose crew is assigned to MLBAM to temporarily replace a call- up or other umpire assigned to an on-field crew.

F. Reporting An umpire is required to report any injury or medical condition that might affect his performance, no matter how minor, by immediately con- tacting in writing the appropriate medical official designated by the Office of the Commissioner and his crew chief. An umpire also is required to report to the Major League Baseball Umpire Medical Consultant any prescription medications being taken, with such informa-

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 tion to be protected by the physician-patient privilege and to be subject to disclosure only as necessary in the event of an emergency. An injured or ill umpire may not leave his assigned city without making such contact with the appropriate medical official and receiving permission to leave the city.

G. Return-to-Work Assignments 1. Upon return from an injury, illness, or any other circumstance that resulted in an umpire’s absence from work which exceeds thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, the Office of the Commissioner may require the umpire to work games at the Triple-A minor league level. When it makes such an assignment, the Office of the Commissioner shall first notify the Union in writing that such an assignment is to occur, and when and where it is to occur. For umpire absences of thirty-one (31) to forty- five (45) consecutive calendar days, such assignment will not exceed eight (8) consecutive days and shall include a maximum of two (2) plate jobs. For umpire absences of forty-five (45) or longer, such assignment will not exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days. During any assignment under this Article 8.G.1 the umpire will receive all benefits including salary, per diem, service credit and insurance due to him under the provi- sions of this Agreement. 2. With respect to any umpire who is unable to work after the end of the Triple-A minor league season due to injury or illness but who is expected to be able to return to work upon commencement of the imme- diately subsequent spring training, the Office of the Commissioner may require the umpire to work games at the Arizona Fall League for the pur- pose of injury or illness rehabilitation. To the extent that an umpire’s reha- bilitation at the Arizona Fall League may include plate work, the Office of the Commissioner agrees to provide its intended plate work plan, in writing and with reasonable advance notice, to the umpire and the Union. If the Union objects to the Office of the Commissioner’s intended Arizona Fall League plate work rehabilitation plan, the Office of the Commissioner shall consult with the Union before finalizing the umpire’s plate work rehabilitation plan. If rehabilitation is necessary after the con- clusion of the Arizona Fall League, the Office of the Commissioner may require the umpire to engage in simulated umpiring activities at an appro- priate location. The total number of days that the rehabilitating umpire may be assigned to the Arizona Fall League and/or another appropriate

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 location pursuant to this paragraph will not exceed fourteen (14) days during which time the umpire will receive the on-field Article 13 per diem and reimbursement for all reasonable and actual travel expenses related to the assignment.

H. Medical Organization and Programs 1. The Office of the Commissioner may establish a medical organ- ization that may include, but is not limited to, physicians, certified ath- letic trainers, licensed physical therapists and registered nutritionists, for the purpose of maintaining the first-class physical condition and well- being of umpires and to administer the provisions of this Article. 2. As part of its responsibilities, the Office of the Commissioner’s medical organization will establish medically-sound safety, wellness, physical conditioning programs and/or weight programs, standards or policies that are reasonably related to the performance of an umpire’s services. 3. The Office of the Commissioner and/or the medical organization will meet with the Union prior to the establishment of, and before modi- fication of, all programs, standards and policies adopted under this Article. The Office of the Commissioner shall have authority to establish and modify reasonable training and conditioning programs, standards and policies and may enforce progressive disciplinary measures against umpires who, after due notice, do not comply with the medical organiza- tion’s programs, standards or policies.

I. Notice of Medical Incidents The Office of the Commissioner shall forward to the Union and to its legal counsel written notice of the following: (i) any claim of work- related injury filed by an umpire; (ii) any suspension, disqualification or discipline of an umpire for reasons under this Article 8; and (iii) any reha- bilitation assignment no less than twenty-four (24) hours before an umpire is to begin a rehabilitation assignment. The notice shall be for- warded both by e-mail and first-class mail. It shall be sufficient for the Office of the Commissioner to forward copies of the documents used by it to effect the action taken or decision made.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 9. CONDUCT OF UMPIRES

A. Performance Each umpire shall render skilled services as a baseball umpire, with diligence and fidelity, and as directed by the Office of the Commissioner; conform to high standards of personal conduct; and maintain the integrity of the international game of baseball. The services provided by each umpire shall be no less than as prescribed in the standards contained in the Manual. The Office of the Commissioner recognizes that there are sit- uations in which an umpire must exercise independent judgment while on the playing field and it shall protect umpires from recrimination when they apply independent judgment in good faith, but both parties recognize such independent judgment must be exercised in a manner that is consis- tent with the rules and policies governing umpires.

B. Financial Interests No umpire may directly or indirectly own stock or have a financial interest in the ownership or earnings of any Major League Club, and each umpire covenants that he will not hereafter while employed by the Office of the Commissioner acquire or hold any such stock or financial interest. Nor shall an umpire knowingly have a financial interest in any business in which any Major League Player has a substantial interest.

C. Conflicts of Interest 1. No umpire may, in any manner, act as an advisor or agent in rec- ommending players to, or securing players for, any professional baseball Club. Nor may an umpire, except with the prior written consent of the Office of the Commissioner, act as umpire or otherwise engage in exhi- bition games for any Club or other organization during the championship season or in the spring training season prior thereto, or approach or solicit players to engage in exhibition games during the championship season or between playing seasons. 2. Absent the prior written consent of the Office of the Com- missioner, no umpire may accept compensation or anything of value from any Major League Club or any third party unrelated to the Office of the Commissioner for any services or information related to his activities as a Major League umpire other than the compensation provided or allowed

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 under the terms of this Agreement. Such consent shall be withheld only in those cases in which the Office of the Commissioner determines that the proposed activity is likely to create an appearance of a conflict of interest or otherwise could adversely affect the impartiality of Major League umpires. 3. Notwithstanding any prohibitions in this Section C, and without either asking for or receiving consent from the Office of the Commissioner, an umpire may participate in and be paid (or otherwise receive compensation or value) for baseball fantasy camps, speaking engagements, personal autograph appearances, social and/or charitable programs, events and functions, baseball clinics, or umpire schools, pro- vided that such activities are not sponsored by Major League Clubs. Except as otherwise provided in Article 9.B, Article 27.A and B and this Article 9.C, there shall be no limitation placed on an umpire’s right to par- ticipate in, nor actual participation in, any business, social, political or other enterprise. 4. An umpire shall not, directly or indirectly, ask players, man- agers, coaches or other Major League Club personnel for autographs. If an umpire desires an item or an autograph for a charity event, another special or unique reason, or the umpire’s own personal, non-commercial use, the umpire is to contact the Office of the Commissioner, which will contact the Club(s) involved on the umpire’s behalf. Except in the case of unusual circumstances, or when a request is for an excessive quantity, the Office of the Commissioner shall use its best efforts to satisfy an umpire’s request for such items or autographs. 5. An umpire shall not, directly or indirectly, ask for, take, sell or market for sale Major League Club or Office of the Commissioner prop- erty, such as balls, bats, uniforms, line-up cards or the like. An umpire shall not, directly or indirectly, validate or certify any ball, bat, uniform or other object as genuine or as actually used in any game. 6. An umpire may not use Office of the Commissioner letterhead for any purpose without the consent of the Office of the Commissioner.

D. Inquiry Records All complaints, and the facts of any inquiries resulting from com- plaints, are to be kept strictly confidential, until the Office of the

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 Commissioner completes its investigation. When complaints are lodged, the Office of the Commissioner shall promptly notify both the Union and the umpire(s) involved that there has been a complaint, which notice shall include a reasonable description of the nature of the complaint and the matter(s) that are to be investigated. The Office of the Commissioner shall release its findings and the result of an investigation to the Union and to the umpire(s) affected at least twenty-four (24) hours before they are released to anyone outside the Office of the Commissioner.

E. Interviews and Public Comment 1. An umpire shall not speak with a member of the media regard- ing a controversial call, play or ejection in a game for a period of fifteen (15) minutes following the completion of the game. After the fifteen- minute post-game cooling off period, a crew chief (or another crew mem- ber, with the consent of, and in the presence of, the crew chief) may on the day of the game discuss a rule interpretation, an unusual play, or a controversial call, play or ejection with a pool reporter. Otherwise, there shall be no public comment by umpires on matters governed by this Article 9.E.1 unless and until public relations support has been sought and received pursuant to Article 9.E.2, below. 2. Should a controversial call, play or ejection, or other urgent dis- pute not involving instant replay occur during a game, the Office of the Commissioner shall, on an on-call basis, promptly provide to the umpire and crew involved press and public relations advice and assistance in responding to media inquiries. At the request of the Office of the Commissioner, and after public relations advice and assistance has been provided by the Office of the Commissioner, the crew chief (or another crew member) shall discuss such calls with members of the media promptly following a game. Subject to Article 9.E.5 below, the Office of the Commissioner shall not discipline an umpire for comments made to the media at the Office of the Commissioner’s request pursuant to this paragraph. An umpire may choose to consult with the Union prior to speaking with the media. 3. Notwithstanding Article 9.E.1 and 9.E.2 above, a controversial call, play or ejection, or other urgent dispute regarding a decision by the Replay Official that occurs during a game shall be addressed centrally by

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 the Office of the Commissioner. The Office of the Commissioner shall not identify the Replay Official who reviewed a particular play. 4. In the event that instant replay is used to uphold or overturn an on-field call, and video not available to the Replay Official at the time of the replay review is later obtained that calls into question the decision of the Replay Official, the Office of the Commissioner shall inform the media, either through a written statement or an oral briefing, that the Replay Official’s decision was correct based on the video he had avail- able to him at the time of the review. 5. An umpire shall not make public statements that create an appearance of lack of impartiality toward a player or Club, that are criti- cal of the Commissioner of Baseball, or that otherwise are inimical to the best interests of Major League Baseball. 6. With the exception of Office of the Commissioner personnel per- forming official duties, no persons, including Club management and players, shall be permitted to enter the umpires’ room unless first intro- duced to, and invited in by, the crew chief. Absent extraordinary circum- stances or unless otherwise invited by the crew chief, all visitors must exit the umpires’ room thirty (30) minutes before the start of a game to allow the crew to prepare, mentally and physically, for the game. 7. Neither this Article 9.E, nor any other provision of this Agree- ment, shall limit the right of elected officers of the Union to exercise their rights of fair comment and debate as secured and protected under the National Labor Relations Act.

F. Off-Field Conduct Off the field, umpires shall conduct themselves in a manner consis- tent with an exemplary image and reputation of Major League umpires. Umpires may be disciplined for just cause for engaging in conduct involving a clear act of moral turpitude that is in violation of federal, state, or local law or is materially detrimental or materially prejudicial to the best interests of Baseball, including but not limited to acts of domes- tic violence or sexual assault.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 G. Personal Appearance 1. While traveling to and from work assignments or at a ballpark or other workplace, umpires are required to be groomed and attired in a neat, professional manner that presents a positive image about the Office of the Commissioner to the public. Dress when in hotels, restaurants, or other public places shall be what is recognized as proper for the locale, activity and surroundings. Crew chiefs shall be responsible for their crews’ com- pliance with this rule. 2. If at any time the Office of the Commissioner believes that an umpire is in violation of this Article 9.G, it shall issue a written warning to the umpire with a copy to Union legal counsel, setting forth in reason- able detail the nature of the violation. The umpire shall have fourteen (14) days to correct the violation or inform the Office of the Commissioner in writing of any religious or other personal reasons why the umpire is unable to correct the violation, or an explanation of why the conduct cited in the written warning is not in violation of Article 9.G. No umpire may be disciplined, by suspension or more serious discipline, for violations of this Article 9.G without prior progressive warnings.

H. Incident Reports 1. Umpires will report by phone any ejection, warning or incident within two (2) hours after the game in which the incident occurred; except in the case of doubleheaders, in which case the two-hour reporting time shall begin following the second of the two games. The telephone call shall be placed to a designee of the Office of the Commissioner. The umpire shall report which player, Club and umpiring personnel were involved, and what actions, if any, were taken by the umpire. 2. Within twenty-four (24) hours following the conclusion of the game, the umpire shall file electronically or by facsimile the incident report with the Office of the Commissioner. When travel commitments require, the time to report may be delayed by the umpire with prior notice by telephone to the Office of the Commissioner. 3. The Office of the Commissioner shall transmit by e-mail or fac- simile a copy of all transcribed phone reports and all filed incident reports to Union legal counsel at the same time such reports are distributed to personnel within the Office of the Commissioner.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 I. Integrity of Baseball The above policies in this Article 9 are intended to protect the integrity of baseball and the image of umpires as impartial, professional arbiters, and to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and/or undue influence. The parties agree that violations of the above policies may sub- ject the umpires to disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, fines, suspensions or termination.

10. DISCIPLINE AND TERMINATION

A. General Principles Each umpire agrees to accept, abide by and comply with this Agreement, the Major League Constitution and Major League Rules, the Major League Baseball Umpiring Manual, and any and all amendments to those documents which are hereafter adopted by the Clubs or the Office of the Commissioner, as well as all umpire instructions and direc- tives issued by the Office of the Commissioner consistent with this Agreement. The Office of the Commissioner shall have the exclusive authority to discipline an umpire who violates any provision of any such document, instruction or directive and to terminate the employment of an umpire for disciplinary, performance or other reasons.

B. Just Cause An umpire may be subjected to disciplinary action but only for just cause.

C. Exclusivity The procedures and remedies, if any, that are set out in this Article 10 shall be the sole and exclusive means available to an umpire (and to the Union) to challenge any decision by the Office of the Commissioner to discipline, or to terminate (for disciplinary, performance or other rea- sons) the employment of, an umpire. An umpire (and the Union) shall have no remedy or right of recourse other than those set out in this Article 10. Except as otherwise provided in this Article 10, any such decision by the Office of the Commissioner shall be final and binding. No decision by the Office of the Commissioner (including those review determinations

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 by the Chief Legal Officer) made under this Article 10 shall be subject to the grievance procedure (Article 25) or to challenge in any other forum.

D. Notice 1. Written notice of discipline (e.g., warning, fine, suspension or termination) imposed by the Office of the Commissioner, including the reason for the discipline shall be provided to the umpire and the Union. 2. The Office of the Commissioner shall give the Union reasonable advance notice of any investigatory interview with an umpire, if such interview may lead to any degree of discipline for an umpire. The Union and the umpire shall receive as much advance notice as possible of such a meeting, but in no event shall the Union receive less notice than the umpire. All parties recognize that umpires shall have the right to request Union representation, including Union legal counsel, during such interview.

E. Right to Information 1. Before the Office of the Commissioner conducts an investigatory interview, it shall brief the Union’s legal counsel on the subject matter of the interview. 2. An umpire who has been disciplined and who has sought review of that disciplinary decision under this Article 10 shall have the right to receive from the Office of the Commissioner all relevant videotapes, all relevant incident reports and any other evidence adduced during any investigation of the charges involved, but excluding those documents subject to the attorney-client privilege and/or work product doctrine.

F. Discipline Less Than or Equal to Six (6) Days or $1,000 1. For discipline less than or equal to a six (6) day suspension with- out pay or a One Thousand Dollar ($1,000.00) fine, and for any discipline of an umpire who has not completed his probationary period, an umpire shall have the right to have the Chief Legal Officer review the discipli- nary decision. Review before the Chief Legal Officer shall be obtained by submission of a letter of protest signed by the Union and the umpire involved, which letter shall be delivered to the Office of the Commissioner within twenty (20) days after a notice of discipline has been issued.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 2. Review before the Chief Legal Officer shall be conducted by a meeting at which the Chief Legal Officer shall fully consider all of the particulars of the dispute. Such meeting shall be held by videoconference, except that the meeting shall be held in person and at the Office of the Commissioner’s New York office if: (a) the umpire is scheduled to be in New York within twenty (20) days from the date of the appeal and; (b) the Chief Legal Officer also is available for an in-person meeting in New York at that time. 3. The review meeting shall, unless the parties to this Agreement agree otherwise, be held within twenty (20) days of the submission of the letter of protest. After hearing the matter, the Chief Legal Officer shall issue a written decision that upholds, rescinds or modifies the discipline. 4. The decision of the Chief Legal Officer under this Article 10.F, shall be final and binding and shall not be subject to the grievance proce- dure (Article 25) or to challenge in any other forum.

G. Discipline Greater than Six (6) Days or $1,000 1. For discipline greater than a six (6) day suspension without pay or a One Thousand Dollar ($1,000) fine, umpires shall have the right to have the Chief Legal Officer review the disciplinary decision. Review before the Chief Legal Officer shall be obtained by submission of a letter of protest signed by the Union on behalf of the umpire involved, which shall be delivered to the Office of the Commissioner within twenty (20) days after a notice of discipline has been issued. 2. In the letter of protest, the umpire may either request review in accordance with Article 10.F.1-4 above or, if the umpire has completed his probationary period, may request, as part of his final review under this Article 10, that a hearing be held before a neutral factfinder to make find- ings regarding the basic facts underlying the discipline (“Neutral Factfinder”). 3. A request for appointment of the Neutral Factfinder must be made in the umpire’s letter of protest to the Chief Legal Officer and the matter shall be submitted to the Neutral Factfinder prior to the review meeting before the Chief Legal Officer and, unless otherwise agreed by the parties to this Agreement, within thirty (30) days of the submission of the letter of protest.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 4. A matter properly before the Neutral Factfinder shall proceed in an informal manner. The Union and the Office of the Commissioner shall present evidence to the Neutral Factfinder regarding the basic facts of the matter. Evidence regarding any other subject matter shall not be admissi- ble. Within twenty (20) days of closing the record, the Neutral Factfinder shall forward to the Chief Legal Officer, with a copy to the Union and the Office of the Commissioner, his findings with respect to the basic facts of the matter. 5. As used in this Article 10, “basic facts” shall mean the events, occurrences, omissions and/or conduct relating to the reason(s) for the discipline set forth in the notice required by Article 10.D. The Neutral Factfinder may also find facts that may be relevant to the issue of miti- gation and may make credibility determinations inherent in the factfind- ing process without commenting on the veracity of witnesses or other individuals involved. 6. The Neutral Factfinder shall have no authority or jurisdiction to: (1) decide whether the disciplinary decision was supported by just cause; (2) decide any question of contract interpretation or law; (3) decide any mixed question of fact and law; (4) state any conclusion as to whether an infraction meriting discipline occurred (e.g., that the umpire did or did not commit an act of insubordination); or (5) address what discipline has been imposed in the past on umpires under the same or similar circum- stances. Nothing in this paragraph shall limit the parties’ right to present evidence and argument on these issues before the Chief Legal Officer under Article 10.G.7 and the Commissioner under 10.H.5. 7. The Chief Legal Officer shall make an independent determina- tion regarding the appropriateness of the disciplinary decision, giving due regard to the Neutral Factfinder’s findings. The Chief Legal Officer, how- ever, shall not be bound in any way by the findings of the Neutral Factfinder. 8. The Neutral Factfinder shall serve at the pleasure of the parties, subject to dismissal either by the Office of the Commissioner or the Union at any time. Once dismissed, the Neutral Factfinder shall not hear any new cases, but shall continue to serve as the factfinder in any pend- ing case in which he has opened the record. Should the parties be unable to agree on an initial Neutral Factfinder or on a successor to serve as the Neutral Factfinder, then a new factfinder appointed to serve under this

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 Article 10 shall be selected by the alternate striking of names off a list of nine (9) members of the National Academy of Arbitrators furnished by the American Arbitration Association for that purpose. The expenses and fees of the Neutral Factfinder, which shall be assessed per case, shall be shared equally between the parties. 9. The review meeting before the Chief Legal Officer shall, unless the parties otherwise agree, be held no later than fourteen (14) days fol- lowing the date of the Neutral Factfinder’s submission to the Chief Legal Officer. After hearing the matter, the Chief Legal Officer shall issue a written decision that upholds, rescinds or modifies the discipline. The decision of the Chief Legal Officer shall be final and binding and shall not be subject to the grievance procedure (Article 25) or to challenge in any other forum.

H. Disciplinary or Performance Related Terminations 1. An umpire who has completed his probationary period and who is terminated for disciplinary or performance related reasons shall have a right to have the Chief Legal Officer review such termination decision. Review before the Chief Legal Officer shall be obtained by submission of the letter of protest signed by the Union and the umpire involved, which shall be delivered to the Office of the Commissioner within twenty (20) days after a notice of termination has been issued. 2. Review before the Chief Legal Officer shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 10.F.1-4. 3. An umpire who has completed his probationary period and whose disciplinary or performance related termination has been upheld by the Chief Legal Officer shall have a right to appeal the decision of the Chief Legal Officer to the Commissioner of Baseball, at which time the termination decision shall be subject to review by the Commissioner. Review before the Commissioner in such cases shall be obtained by a let- ter of appeal signed by the Union on behalf of the umpire involved, which letter shall be delivered to the Office of the Commissioner within twenty (20) days after the Chief Legal Officer has issued his decision in the mat- ter. In his letter of appeal, an umpire terminated for disciplinary or per- formance related reasons may request that a hearing be held before the Neutral Factfinder, in which case the matter shall be submitted to the

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 Neutral Factfinder within thirty (30) days of the submission of the letter of appeal. 4. If requested, the Neutral Factfinder shall function in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 10.G.4-6. Within twenty (20) days of closing the record, the Neutral Factfinder shall forward to the Commissioner, with a copy to the Union and the Office of the Commis- sioner, his findings with respect to the basic facts underlying the discipli- nary decision. 5. The hearing before the Commissioner shall, absent agreement of the parties, be held within twenty (20) days of the submission of the let- ter of appeal, or if a request for appointment of a Neutral Factfinder has been properly made under Article 10.H.3 above, within twenty (20) days of the submission of the Neutral Factfinder’s findings. If a Neutral Factfinder was appointed in the matter, the Commissioner may rely entirely on the findings of the Neutral Factfinder for the factual record in the case or he shall, at the request of either party, reopen the factual record and direct the parties to present evidence on any subject the Commissioner deems relevant to the matter. Regardless of whether the Commissioner has reopened the factual record, the Commissioner shall make an independent determination regarding the appropriateness of the termination decision, giving due regard to the Neutral Factfinder’s find- ings, but shall not be bound in any way by the findings of the Neutral Factfinder. 6. After hearing the matter, the Commissioner shall issue a written decision that upholds or rescinds the disciplinary or performance related termination or that provides for a lesser penalty (e.g., suspension without pay). The decision of the Commissioner shall be final and binding and shall not be subject to the grievance procedure (Article 25) or to challenge in any other forum.

I. Compliance Nothing in this Article 10 shall excuse an umpire from prompt com- pliance with any discipline imposed on him, except that an umpire shall not be required to submit payment of any fine while his appeal of such fine amount is pending under this Article.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 11. TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAY

A. Severance Pay in the Event of Termination by the Office of the Commissioner 1. An umpire who is terminated by the Office of the Commissioner for serious misconduct or an act of moral turpitude shall receive no sev- erance pay. 2. Any other umpire who is terminated by the Office of the Commissioner for disciplinary or performance reasons shall receive the following severance pay: (a) if terminated during the period beginning January 1 through July 14, the umpire shall receive his full salary for the balance of the year and no further payments under this Section; or (b) if terminated during the period beginning July 15 through December 31, the umpire shall receive (i) his full salary for the balance of the year and (ii) an umpire with less than five (5) years of service shall receive fifty per- cent (50%) of the salary that would otherwise have been payable to him for the next year and an umpire with five (5) or more years of service shall receive eighty percent (80%) of the salary that would otherwise have been payable to him for the next year. 3. An umpire who is terminated by the Office of the Commissioner for reasons that are not disciplinary or related to performance shall receive within thirty (30) days of the date of the termination the greater of the benefits for which he is otherwise eligible under Article 11.A.2 or for which he would have been eligible under Article 11.B.1 had he vol- untarily terminated his employment. 4. All payments provided for under Article 11.A.2.b.ii shall be made no sooner than January 1, and no later than January 10, of the year succeeding the year in which the umpire’s employment is terminated.

B. Severance Pay in the Event of Termination by the Umpire 1. An umpire who, as of January 1, 2000, had accumulated ten (10) or more years of service, and who thereafter voluntarily terminates his employment with the Office of the Commissioner shall receive severance pay in the amount specified by years of service in the schedule set forth below:

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 Years of Service Severance Pay 10 $150,000 11 $175,000 12 $200,000 13 $225,000 14 $250,000 15 $275,000 16 $300,000 17 $325,000 18 $350,000 19 $375,000 20 $400,000 21 $415,000 22 or more $430,000

2. An umpire who, as of January 1, 2000, had accumulated less than ten (10) years of service, shall not be eligible for severance pay under Article 11.B. 3. The parties hereto agree that the payments provided for by this Article 11.B are not to be deemed to be retirement benefits, but are in recognition of the skills and training of umpires. 4. All payments provided for under this Article 11.B shall be made no sooner than January 1, and no later than January 10, of the year suc- ceeding the year in which the umpire terminates his employment. 5. Notwithstanding the termination, expiration or subsequent amendment of this Agreement, any umpire eligible for severance pay under this Article 11.B shall remain eligible therefore until the time of his voluntary termination.

C. General Provisions 1. The parties agree and acknowledge that any change in the Major League Baseball-related entity that employs bargaining unit umpires (e.g., a change in employer from the American and National Leagues of Professional Baseball Clubs to the Office of the Commissioner) shall not constitute the termination of an umpire’s employment under this Article 11 or for any other purpose.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 2. The Office of the Commissioner shall not deal directly with an umpire or an umpire’s personal representative over severance, and no agreement between the Office of the Commissioner as to severance with one or more umpires shall be enforceable without the prior written con- sent of the Union, and after full disclosure to the Union of all of the par- ticulars.

12. SCHEDULING OF GAMES TO BE WORKED AND TEMPORARY REPLACEMENTS

A. Spring Training 1. During spring training, the Office of the Commissioner will use its best efforts to cause umpires to remain in certain locales. 2. No umpire shall be required to work a night game at a location on one Florida coast and a day game the ensuing day on the opposite Florida coast. 3. No umpire shall be required to work more than twenty-two (22) games in spring training, except that this limitation shall not apply to an umpire with less than one (1) year of service subsequent to his permanent appointment as a Major League umpire. 4. Umpires with more than five (5) years of service may elect to work no more than fifteen (15) games during the spring training season, such games to be worked at the beginning or at the end of the spring train- ing season at the discretion of the Office of the Commissioner. Should such an umpire elect to work more than fifteen (15) games, he shall notify the Office of the Commissioner on or before the January 15 preceding spring training, and the Office of the Commissioner has the option of extending the schedule but must notify the umpire on or before the February 1 preceding spring training. No such umpire shall be required to work more than twelve (12) games during any fifteen (15) consecutive days. 5. The Office of the Commissioner shall make spring training assignments as soon as practicable, but in any event no later than February 1 of each year, and the number of umpires assigned to spring training games shall be in accordance with past practice. Spring training request forms shall be distributed to umpires no later than December 1 of

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 each year and such forms shall be returned to the Office of the Commissioner by December 15 each year.

B. Championship Season 1. The Office of the Commissioner will use its best efforts to see that umpires’ schedules (with respect to working a night game and then departing to work a day game on the following day) are no more onerous than players’ schedules. It is understood, however, that the scheduling requirements for umpires necessitate flexibility and discretion in the Office of the Commissioner with respect to scheduling matters. 2. The Office of the Commissioner will use its best efforts to keep two-day stands to a minimum and to equalize such assignments among the crews as practicable. 3. The Office of the Commissioner will use its best efforts to equal- ize and to assign on a rotating basis the number of trips the crews make to each Major League city during the championship season, and there shall not be regionalization in assignments. To the extent possible, travel assignments shall be made to minimize travel distance and travel time. 4. The four (4) umpires assigned to a city where a doubleheader is to be played (either as originally scheduled or to make up for an earlier postponed game) will work both games of the doubleheader. This provi- sion includes “Day/Night” doubleheaders. There shall be no additional compensation for working both games of a doubleheader. Notwith- standing the above, the Office of the Commissioner will assign a tempo- rary umpire to work both games of a doubleheader absent unusual circumstances. If the crew chief determines that the temporary umpire should work home plate in one of the doubleheader games he shall inform the Director of Umpiring. If the Director of Umpiring does not agree that the temporary umpire should work home plate, then the issue shall be resolved by consultation between the Chief Baseball Officer and the President of the Union. Further, the Office of the Commissioner will use its best efforts to equalize the assignment of doubleheaders among crews. For purposes of Article 12.B.4, a continuation game shall be considered to be part of a doubleheader if the continuation game had not yet reached the point of becoming an official game under the Official Playing Rules.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 5. An umpire who returns home, or travels to a location other than his next scheduled assignment on an off-day and who opts to travel to his next assignment on the same day as that assignment shall be subject to a fine that is the equivalent of one (1) day’s pay (out of 182 days) if he is unable to report on time for assignment and will not be paid for that day. If the umpire is unable to report on time for an assignment in the same or any subsequent season as a result of off-day travel to a location other than his next scheduled assignment, he shall not be paid for that day and also shall be subject to a fine that is either three (3) days’ pay (out of 182 days) or an amount equal to the Office of the Commissioner’s cost to replace the umpire (wages and travel expenses), whichever is greater. The time- liness and extent to which an umpire communicates with the Office of the Commissioner regarding his inability or potential inability to report to his assignment may be considered as a mitigating factor by the Office of the Commissioner in imposing such fines. 6. (a) The Union shall appoint one (1) person who will provide the Office of the Commissioner with input regarding the creation of the umpire championship season schedule. The Union’s representative shall meet with the representative of the Office of the Commissioner prior to the creation of a draft schedule, but no later than January 10. The Office of the Commissioner will provide the scheduler with the Union’s input prior to the creation of the first draft of the schedule. (b) The Office of the Commissioner will provide the Union with a draft of the schedule upon receipt from the scheduler, but in no event later than February 20. The Union’s scheduling representative will pro- vide the Office of the Commissioner with comments regarding the draft within seven (7) days of receipt, which the Office of the Commissioner shall consider in good faith. (c) The Office of the Commissioner shall release to all umpires the final schedule of umpire assignments to championship season games no later than March 1. Notwithstanding the foregoing, assignments for September games shall be subject to unlimited reassignment at the sole discretion of the Office of the Commissioner. Due to the particular sig- nificance of games in September, the Office of the Commissioner may deny a crew chief’s request for individual leave in September provided that such crew chief shall be given preference in the scheduling of his week of individual scheduled leave. The Office of the Commissioner

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 shall promptly communicate to crew chiefs all crew and schedule changes throughout the season.

C. Replay Officials 1. During each week of the championship season, two (2) crews will be scheduled to perform Replay Official duties at MLBAM. The two crews may include minor league umpires assigned to them, but the Office of the Commissioner shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that no more than two minor league umpires are assigned to MLBAM at any one time. Except for the two crews assigned to work during the partial week fol- lowing the All-Star Game, the two crews will be assigned to MLBAM to perform replay duties for one week for each rotation. Crews shall not be scheduled to work replay shifts at MLBAM exceeding one week at a time, and, except as set forth in Article 8.E, no umpire shall be assigned or required to work at MLBAM more than one week at a time without the consent of the Union. 2. At least one Replay Official must arrive at MLBAM no later than thirty minutes before the first pitch of the first game scheduled for the day, and MLBAM shall be continuously staffed by at least one Replay Official at all times until the conclusion of the final game played that day, and the plans and individual assignments described in the immediately following paragraph 12.C.3 shall reflect these requirements. 3. No later than one week prior to the start of each weekly assign- ment at MLBAM, the Director of Replay shall provide the two crew chiefs scheduled to work replay with the replay assignment schedule for that week that identifies which umpires and other non-bargaining unit employees will fill each assignment. The individual assignments shall take into consideration the following relevant factors, among others: overall fairness, the number and distribution of games scheduled for the week and each day, the equitable distribution of assignments and off-days among umpires and non-bargaining unit employees, the length of assign- ments during each day and throughout the week, the number of games scheduled to be played at the same time, the balance of seniority and experience of the umpires and other non-bargaining unit employees (par- ticularly when there may be only one or two Replay Officials assigned to MLBAM during a given period of time), the anticipated travel time and distance to game assignments immediately following the weekly assign-

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 ments at MLBAM, and the planned availability of umpire supervisors. The Director of Replay and the two crew chiefs shall promptly and ami- cably discuss and attempt to resolve any differences among them regard- ing the recommended assignments, and any unresolved disagreements shall be referred to the Office of the Commissioner’s Chief Legal Counsel and the Union’s General Counsel for resolution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that changed circumstances arise following the adoption of the individual assignments (for example, one or more games are added, postponed, delayed, rescheduled, or run into extra innings, or one or more Replay Officials are replaced or unable to work), and either the Director of Replay or the two crew chiefs reasonably believe that changes in the schedule or individual assignments are warranted, they shall promptly and amicably discuss the proposed changes and attempt to resolve any differences regarding them, and any unresolved disagree- ments shall be referred to Office of the Commissioner’s Chief Legal Counsel and the Union’s General Counsel for resolution. If the Office of the Commissioner’s Chief Legal Counsel and the Union’s General Counsel are unable to resolve, reasonably and in good faith, any dis- agreement referred to them, the Office of the Commissioner’s Chief Legal Counsel shall solely determine a reasonable and good faith resolu- tion of the dispute, and provide written notice of his decision to the Union’s General Counsel. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Office of the Commissioner shall have sole discretion with respect to individual Replay Official assignments for tie-breaker games and the post-season. 4. A Replay Official must remain on duty until the completion of his individual assignment.

D. Emergencies The Office of the Commissioner shall grant four days off with pay to umpires in the case of a death, birth or other unanticipated emergency in the umpire’s immediate family (spouse, parent, mother-in-law, father- in-law, grandparent, sibling, child or grandchild). Upon request, the Office of the Commissioner may require appropriate documentation from the umpire prior to granting a request for paid emergency leave. If an umpire desires to extend his emergency leave period provided under this Article 12.D, the Office of the Commissioner shall have the discretion to grant any number of leave days that it deems appropriate and to credit such requested leave days against the umpire’s leave bank provided in

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 Article 8.D.1. Decisions of the Office of the Commissioner regarding the length of time off granted in emergency situations shall be final and bind- ing, although the Office of the Commissioner shall be reasonably consis- tent in its treatment of all umpires in its exercise of that discretion.

E. Temporary Replacements 1. In the event of an absence of an umpire on an emergency basis, the Office of the Commissioner will provide a replacement umpire to complete the crew at full strength (four men) within forty-eight (48) hours after it learns of and approves the emergency absence of the regu- lar crew member. If, due to circumstances beyond the control of the Office of the Commissioner, a temporary replacement cannot be obtained, the crew of the absent umpire will continue to work in less than a four-man configuration. 2. A temporary replacement shall be paid at the rate of a first-year permanent member of the staff for each Major League championship sea- son game worked. A temporary replacement shall also receive the appli- cable travel and per diem allowances set forth in Article 13 of this Agreement during the period of the temporary Major League employ- ment. Travel from and to a temporary replacement’s Minor League assignments or his home shall not be considered part of the temporary replacement’s “temporary Major League employment” for salary purposes.

13. TRAVELAND ALLOWANCES

A. Per Diem Allowance

1. General Rules a. Subject to Section A.1.b below, an umpire shall receive the per diem allowance set forth below for: (i) a game day; (ii) a day on which the umpire travels to or from an assignment; and (iii) a day on which the umpire travels to or from a scheduled leave. b. No per diem shall be paid for leave days. Further, an umpire shall not be entitled to receive a per diem allowance for any day that he fails to work an assignment due to: (i) sickness or injury where the umpire returns to his residence, (ii) an absence for a family emergency, or

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 (iii) the umpire’s unavailability to perform his services as a result of his own action(s). c. Spring training per diem checks shall be paid by or on February 15 each year. If such payments are due on a weekend or holi- day, then payment shall be made on the first business day after they are due. Championship season per diem checks shall be paid once per month over the six-month period beginning each April and ending each September.

2. Per Diem Amount a. For spring training games, championship season games (including Divisional or Wild Card tie breakers), and games which con- stitute or are part of “Special Events” (defined hereinafter as the All-Star Game, Wild Card games, Division Series, League Championship Series, World Series or any additional postseason series (in any format) instituted by the Major League Clubs or the Office of the Commissioner), the daily per diem allowance for hotel, meals and tips shall be Four Hundred and Seventy Dollars ($470) in 2015. b. Subject to the general rules set forth in Article 13.A above, umpires will receive Six Hundred and Fifty-Eight Dollars ($658) per diem for time spent on assignment at MLBAM for the performance of replay duties in 2015. Notwithstanding the foregoing, umpires assigned as a Replay Official or Consulting Replay Official to postseason games or to a Divisional or Wild Card tie breaker shall be paid per diem in the amount of Four Hundred and Seventy Dollars ($470) in 2015.

3. Special Events Because an umpire who is assigned to work a Special Event is required to arrive in the city of the Special Event the day before the com- mencement of the Special Event and is not permitted to return home until the completion of the Event, an umpire who is entitled to the Special Events per diem (in accordance with the General Rules set forth above) shall receive the per diem allowance for each day of the Special Event and for one (1) day before and one (1) day after the Special Event.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 4. Cost-of-Living Adjustment The daily per diem allowance shall be adjusted annually by the cost of living, as set forth below. To determine the per diem payment effective for the 2016 season, the base allowance figures set forth in Article 13.A.2 above shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (1967 = 100) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“CPI”) for November 2015 and the denominator of which is the CPI for the month of November 2014. This calculation, using the two (2) most recent November CPI’s as the respective numerators and denominators, shall be repeated to determine the per diem payments effective for the 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 seasons.

B. Hotel Accommodations 1. The per diem allowance includes an allowance for hotel accom- modations. Accordingly, umpires are required to make their own arrange- ments for all hotel accommodations. 2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Office of the Commissioner shall select, arrange and pay for first-class hotel accommodations for umpires assigned to work Special Events or any games to decide a Divisional or Wild Card tie (including replay assignments). An umpire who desires to stay at a hotel other than the one selected by the Office of the Commissioner must receive prior approval from the Office of the Commissioner, and if such approval is received, shall seek reimburse- ment for the expense of the hotel through the Concur system.

C. Car Transportation

1. Spring Training a. An umpire who drives to and from spring training shall receive a payment that is the equivalent of the cost of the first-class air fare to fly to his spring training base and to return to his destination (home or initial assignment) from his spring training base, less all applicable income and payroll tax withholding. No car mileage or other fee will be paid for the car travel, which shall be at the expense of the umpire. b. The Office of the Commissioner shall provide at no cost to each umpire for his use while on assignment during spring training one

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 premium-size rental car from Hertz Car Rental or National Car Rental for the period of each umpire’s spring training assignment(s). In no event shall such rental cars be used for travel outside the states of Florida and Arizona, respectively. Alternately, an umpire who elects to use his per- sonal car shall be reimbursed at the Internal Revenue Service mileage rate for travel to and from assignments.

2. Championship Season and Special Events For championship season games and Special Events, the Office of the Commissioner will provide at no cost to the umpires for their use while on assignment in a Major League city either: (i) two (2) premium- size rental cars per crew from Hertz Car Rental or National Car Rental to be used only for travel within the immediate geographic area of the assignment, or (ii) other comparable transportation for the crew in the fol- lowing cities: (a) Boston; (b) Chicago; (c) New York; (d) Oakland; (e) San Francisco; and (f) Toronto (collectively referred to as the “Car Service Cities”). The Office of the Commissioner will also provide Hertz Platinum membership to each crew chief and the number-two umpire in each crew as designated prior to the start of the season. In the Car Service Cities, each crew of umpires is entitled to only one (1) car that can be used for transportation to and from the ballpark and to and from the air- port. Prior to 9:00 p.m., Replay Officials should travel between MLBAM and their hotels using taxicabs whenever feasible. In no event will the Office of the Commissioner pay for “waiting time” for car services. In the non-Car Service Cities, the Office of the Commissioner also shall provide one (1) pre-paid tank of gas per rental car being provided in connection with a crew assignment.

3. Car Transportation on Off Days The Office of the Commissioner shall provide car service for trans- portation between the airport and an umpire’s home following an umpire’s final assignment before any scheduled leave and for his first assignment following his return from scheduled leave. Each umpire shall be responsible for his own transportation when travelling home from the airport on an off day and when returning to the airport to resume work following an off day.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 D. Air Travel 1. The Office of the Commissioner shall, through the use of its travel agency, make and provide at no cost to the umpire, and as provided herein, travel arrangements for all air travel required by the Office of the Commissioner, including travel to an umpire’s spring training base, to championship season assignments, to and from Special Event assign- ments, to and from off-season training and/or conditioning programs, to and from home for scheduled leaves, and to and from home for an approved family emergency or graduation, wedding or similar family event of which the Office of the Commissioner was notified and able to schedule leave under Article 14.B.3. The Office of the Commissioner will reimburse each umpire for any TSA Global Entry/Pre-Check fees, or sim- ilar fees imposed by a successor program, incurred in connection with travel required by the Office of the Commissioner. 2. For required travel, the Office of the Commissioner shall provide first-class airline tickets based upon the lowest available first-class fare, provided however that travel for an approved family emergency or grad- uation, wedding or similar family event will be based upon coach fare. The Office of the Commissioner shall select no fewer than two (2) pre- ferred airline carriers and shall use preferred airline carriers when possi- ble. Once each year, prior to the start of the championship season, but no later than February 20, the Office of the Commissioner shall meet and confer with the Union on the selection of preferred carriers for the sea- son. The Office of the Commissioner shall also consult with the Union at least twenty (20) days before any mid-season changes are made in pre- ferred carriers, should any changes become necessary. When it designates which airlines are to serve as preferred carriers, the Office of the Commissioner shall provide portability in an umpire’s preferred or fre- quent flyer status between airlines. 3. Upon receipt of an assignment schedule or a revised assignment schedule at any time before or during a season, each umpire shall promptly make all appropriate travel arrangements with the Office of the Commissioner’s travel agency, and provide or cause the travel agency to provide to the Office of the Commissioner a copy of all the umpire’s travel itineraries. All travel itineraries shall use the Office of the Commissioner’s preferred airline carriers as provided in Article 13.D.2, and shall provide a reasonable safeguard that the umpire will arrive at his

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 next work location within an appropriate timeframe to perform his job. The Office of the Commissioner reserves the right to cause its travel agency to create a travel itinerary for any umpire who fails promptly to do so on his own initiative or on reasonable request by the Office of the Commissioner. The Office of the Commissioner also reserves the right to change a travel itinerary that it does not reasonably believe will result in an umpire arriving at his next work location within an appropriate time- frame to perform his job. 4. Once travel arrangements are made, umpires will only be per- mitted to change airline tickets in the event of unforeseen circumstances, which circumstances expressly do not include an umpire’s desire to change airline carrier. When such unforeseen circumstances necessitate a change in tickets, umpires shall contact the 24-hour travel service 1-800 telephone number for assistance in changing tickets. The Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to issue tickets when umpires call the 1-800 telephone number to change travel arrangements. Each umpire will be issued an Air Travel Card (“ATC”) for use solely when unforeseen cir- cumstances necessitate a change in travel arrangements and the umpire, after reasonable efforts, has been unable to obtain assistance from the 1- 800 telephone number in changing travel arrangements. 5. Airline tickets provided to an umpire by the Office of the Commissioner for use on a scheduled assignment shall be used only for travel in connection with that scheduled assignment. Umpires shall promptly notify the Office of the Commissioner if they no longer intend to use an issued ticket that has not otherwise been refunded, returned to, canceled by, accounted for or reconciled by the Office of the Commissioner’s travel agency. 6. During the championship season only, an umpire shall be per- mitted to return to the city of his residence between series when the schedule assigned to him provides for an off-day between assignments or the last game of the series is a day game and the first game of the next series is a night game. Travel costs for an umpire returning to his city of residence in accordance with the foregoing must be assumed by the umpire, except as otherwise provided below in this paragraph. If the Office of the Commissioner provides prior approval, an umpire may “downgrade” to coach class travel in order to visit his city of residence between assignments provided that the additional travel undertaken is

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 reasonable. The Office of the Commissioner shall pay the additional air- line cost, if any, incurred in the event of such downgrades by an umpire, provided that such downgrades do not occur so frequently that, in the aggregate for an umpire, they result in a material additional cost to the Office of the Commissioner. In all instances, an umpire shall submit an explanation for and substantiation of such downgrading arrangements. 7. Except as provided in Section D.6 above, umpires may not vol- untarily “downgrade” their transportation for financial or other gain, including leisure travel. Any unavoidable downgrading shall be reflected in a credit to the Office of the Commissioner’s account. In addition to any discipline that the Office of the Commissioner may determine is appro- priate for the violation of this provision, the Office of the Commissioner shall substitute coach travel for what otherwise would have been first- class travel for the balance of any season for any umpire who violates this provision. 8. For Special Events, an umpire may elect to receive a cash pay- ment in lieu of airline tickets for him and his guest, consistent with Article 15.D.9, which cash payment shall be equal in the amount to the lowest available first-class fare, less all applicable income and payroll tax with- holding.

14. SCHEDULED LEAVE

A. Time Off 1. All full-time members of the Major League umpiring staff shall be entitled to receive twenty-eight (28) days of scheduled leave with pay (in addition to the All-Star break) during each season. 2. The Office of the Commissioner may require an umpire to work during any or all of his scheduled leave in which case he shall be paid, in addition to his annual salary, 1/157th of his annual salary for each day worked. 3. The Office of the Commissioner may require any of the four (4) umpires with the least number of years of Major League service to defer one (1) previously scheduled leave period until September in the case of an injury, illness or absence of a more senior umpire.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 4. If an umpire is unable to work as a result of an injury or other disability for more than thirty (30) calendar days during any given cham- pionship season (the “disability period”), the umpire shall forfeit any scheduled leave that falls during the disability period or that falls within thirty (30) days after the umpire returns to work.

B. Scheduling of Leave 1. The Office of the Commissioner shall have full and complete authority over the scheduling of leave. 2. The Office of the Commissioner will use its best efforts to sched- ule for each umpire one (1) leave period that commences after a Sunday day game and continues through the following Sunday. Otherwise, leave periods may be scheduled to begin on any day and may vary in length. The Office of the Commissioner may schedule additional days of leave with pay at its discretion for any umpire, and the Office of the Commissioner shall use its best efforts to distribute equally any such additional scheduled leave time among the Major League umpiring staff. 3. Each umpire shall advise the Office of the Commissioner of any graduation, wedding or similar family event that is scheduled to occur during the ensuing season for which he would like to request one or more days off to attend. To the extent possible, all such requests shall be sub- mitted on or before February 15 of each year or otherwise at least thirty (30) days in advance of the family event. The Office of Commissioner shall at all times maintain the sole discretion to either grant or deny such requested leave. However, the Office of the Commissioner will make best efforts to schedule leave to coincide with such family events, subject to the following: (a) preference shall be given to requests made on or before February 15 over requests received later in the season, (b) preference shall first be given to children’s graduations from high school and col- lege, then to children’s weddings, then to other family events, and (c) all other things being equal, requests from more senior umpires shall be given priority over requests from less senior umpires. If the Office of the Commissioner grants an umpire’s leave request, the leave shall in all cases be without pay, unless mutually acceptable arrangements are made for the umpire to “make up” the leave taken. Decisions of the Office of the Commissioner whether to grant leave and regarding the length of time off granted shall be final and binding, although the Office of the

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 Commissioner shall be reasonably consistent in its treatment of all umpires in its exercise of that discretion. 4. When the Office of the Commissioner schedules leave for the month of September, the Office of the Commissioner may deny requests for individual leave submitted by crew chiefs provided, however, the Office of the Commissioner shall first consult with the Union about its reasons for its denial of a crew chief’s request for scheduled leave in September, and further provided that the crew chief shall be given pref- erence in the scheduling of the umpire’s week of individual scheduled leave earlier in the championship season. 5. When scheduling leave, the Office of the Commissioner shall not require an umpire to use two (2) weeks of scheduled leave consecutively.

15. ELIGIBILITY, ASSIGNMENTAND COMPENSATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, DIVISIONAL OR WILD CARD TIE GAMES

A. Eligibility and Assignment for Divisional or Wild Card Tie Games 1. All umpires shall be eligible for assignment to any Divisional or Wild Card tie game. 2. The Office of the Commissioner shall have absolute and exclu- sive discretion in the assignment of umpires to work Divisional or Wild Card tie games. 3. Umpires assigned to work a possible Divisional or Wild Card tie- breaker game shall be notified as soon as practicable, but in no event later than noon eastern time on the second to the last regularly scheduled day of the championship season. 4. Two (2) umpires shall be assigned replay duty to cover each game to decide a Divisional or Wild Card tie-breaker. One umpire shall be designated as the regular Replay Official, and the other shall be desig- nated as the Consulting Replay Official. During any games to decide a Divisional or Wild Card tie-breaker, regular Replay Officials and Consulting Replay Officials may be assigned to replay duty for the com- pletion of no more than two (2) games per day (regardless of the number

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 of hours worked to complete such individual assignment), provided that no umpire shall be designated as the regular Replay Official for more than one (1) game per day.

B. Eligibility and Assignment for Special Events 1. All umpires shall be eligible for assignment to work any Special Event. 2. The Office of the Commissioner shall have absolute and exclu- sive discretion in the assignment of umpires to work Special Events. There shall be no restriction on the number of Special Events to which an umpire may be assigned to work in any given year, provided however that an umpire shall not work back-to-back Special Events series (excluding the All-Star Game). 3. Rotation of umpiring positions on the field will be followed in any Special Event that is a series. The Office of the Commissioner shall determine the initial position of each umpire in such series. 4. An umpire assigned to work the World Series, on the field or as a Replay Official, except for an umpire assigned as a Consulting Replay Official, shall receive a ring as a memento thereof. An umpire assigned to work the All-Star Game, on the field or as a Replay Official, shall receive a ring as a memento thereof. 5. Six (6) on-field umpires shall be assigned to work each Special Event. 6. Umpires assigned to work the All-Star Game shall be notified of their assignment by noon eastern time not less than thirty (30) days prior to the game. Umpires assigned to work a Wild Card game or a Division Series shall be notified of their assignment by noon eastern time at least one (1) week prior to the last day of the regular season (excluding tie- breaker games). Umpires assigned to work the League Championship Series shall be notified of their assignment by noon eastern time on the day after all Wild Card games are completed. Umpires assigned to work the World Series shall be notified of their assignment by noon eastern time on the second day after the last Division Series game is played. The Union’s General Counsel shall be informed in writing of all umpire assignments on or before each of the above-specified deadlines. 7. Staffing Replay Officials for Special Events:

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 (a) One (1) umpire shall be assigned as a Replay Official for the All-Star Game. (b) Two (2) umpires shall be assigned replay duty to cover the two Wild Card round games. One (1) umpire shall be designated as the regular Replay Official, and the other shall be designated as the Consulting Replay Official. (c) Four (4) umpires shall be assigned replay duty to cover all Division Series round games. Two (2) umpires shall be assigned to each Division Series game with one (1) umpire designated as the regular Replay Official, and the other designated as the Consulting Replay Official. During the Division Series, the umpires assigned to Replay Official duty shall remain in that capacity for the duration of the series. (d) Three (3) umpires shall be assigned replay duty to cover the League Championship Series at all times, two (2) of whom will rotate with umpires assigned to on-field duty (the regular Replay Officials) and one (1) of whom will remain in replay for the dura- tion of both series (the Consulting Replay Official). For each series, one umpire shall be designated as the regular Replay Official for Games 1 and 2 and will replace an on-field umpire from his post- season crew beginning with Game 3. The umpire who is replaced on the field shall be designated as the regular Replay Official for Games 3 through 7. (e) Two (2) umpires shall be assigned replay duty to cover the World Series at all times, one (1) of whom will rotate with an umpire assigned to on-field duty (the regular Replay Official) and one (1) of whom will remain in replay for the duration of the series (the Consulting Replay Official). One umpire shall be designated as the regular Replay Official for Games 1 and 2, and will replace an on-field umpire from his postseason crew beginning with Game 3. The umpire who is replaced on the field shall be designated as the Replay Official for Games 3 through 7. (f) During the postseason, regular Replay Officials and Consulting Replay Officials may be assigned to replay duty for the completion of no more than two (2) games per day (regardless of the number of hours worked to complete such individual assignment),

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 provided that no umpire shall be designated as the regular Replay Official for more than one (1) game per day.

C. Additional Compensation for Divisional or Wild Card Tie Games All on-field umpires and Replay Officials, except for umpires des- ignated as Consulting Replay Officials, who work a game to decide a Divisional or Wild Card tie shall be paid Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00). An umpire who works one (1) game to decide a Divisional or Wild Card tie as a Consulting Replay Official shall receive Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00). An umpire who works two (2) or more games to decide a Divisional or Wild Card tie as a Consulting Replay Official shall receive Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00).

D. Additional Compensation for Special Events 1. All members of the umpiring staff shall receive Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00). 2. All umpires who work the All-Star Game on the field or as a Replay Official shall receive Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00). 3. All umpires who work the American League or National League Wild Card game on the field or as a Replay Official shall receive Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00). If the Wild Card round is increased to a three-game series, all umpires who work that series shall receive Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00). If the Wild Card round is increased to a five-game series, all umpires who work that series shall receive Sixteen Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($16,750.00). 4. All umpires who work the Division Series on the field or as a Replay Official shall receive Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00). 5. All umpires who work the League Championship Series on the field or as a regular Replay Official shall receive Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). All umpires who work the League Championship Series as Consulting Replay Officials shall receive Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). 6. All umpires who work the World Series on the field or as a reg- ular Replay Official shall receive Twenty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($28,500.00). All umpires who work the World Series as Con-

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 sulting Replay Officials shall receive Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000.00). 7. An umpire assigned to work a Special Event who begins the Event but who is unable to continue working the Special Event due to a health problem absence which is approved by the Office of the Commissioner, or any other reason that is approved by the Office of the Commissioner, shall be paid the full compensation for the Special Event. An umpire assigned to work a Special Event who begins the Event but does not complete the Event due to a reason that is not approved by the Office of the Commissioner shall not be entitled to receive any portion of the Special Event payment for such Event. An umpire who replaces an umpire who does not finish a Special Event shall be entitled to receive that proportion of the additional compensation payable for that Special Event that is equal to the number of games worked by the umpire over the total number of games actually played in the series. 8. With the exception of the payment to umpires who work the All- Star Game, which payment shall be made in the pay period following the date on which the All-Star Game is worked, all payments under this Article shall be made on or before November 15th of the year in which the Special Event is worked. 9. With the exception of Replay Officials working in New York, the Office of the Commissioner will provide first-class travel to the Special Event for the guest of an umpire assigned to work a Special Event who actually attends the Special Event, provided that the umpire provides copies of the airline ticket used or if an airline ticket is not issued by the airline carrier used, then with proof of purchase satisfactory to the Office of the Commissioner. The Office of the Commissioner shall pay for the cost of a regular Replay Official’s guest travel to the site of the League Championship Series or World Series (if applicable) in accordance with this Article 15.D.9 when such umpire is schedule for on-field duty during that series.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 16. INTERNATIONAL PLAY

A. International Events

1. Assignment (a) Games: The Office of the Commissioner may require any umpire to work any game sanctioned by Major League Baseball involv- ing one or more Major League Club(s) that is played outside the United States or Canada and is played during the period beginning the first day of spring training and ending the last day of the championship season (“International Exhibition Game” or “International Championship Season Game”). (b) Clinics: The Office of the Commissioner shall provide the Union with at least thirty (30) days’ notice in advance of the date of departure for travel to any clinic or instruction session that does not include the involvement of Major League Players (“International Clinic”). Within seven (7) days after receiving such notice, the Union shall inform the Office of the Commissioner whether the Union shall sanction assignment of Major League umpires to work such International Clinic. If the Union indicates that it will not sanction such assignment, then no Major League umpire shall be required to work in such International Clinic and the Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to assign non-bargaining unit personnel to work the International Clinic, at terms established by the Office of the Commissioner for the non-bargaining unit personnel. (c) All-Star Tours: The Office of the Commissioner may assign three (3) umpires to work in any International All-Star Tour that involves Major League Players. The Office of the Commissioner shall select such umpires from a list of volunteers provided by the Union, pro- vided that the Union use its best efforts to provide at least fifteen (15) vol- unteers, including at least three (3) senior umpires to serve as a potential crew chief, and if the Union fails to provide the requisite number of vol- unteers, the Office of the Commissioner and the Union shall meet and confer to ensure the appropriate staffing of the event, including at least one senior umpire to serve as a crew chief. Two (2) of the three (3) umpires will be assigned to work each game in the All-Star Tour.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 (d) The Office of the Commissioner will consult with the Union prior to the assignment of crews or umpires pursuant to this Article 16.A.1.

2. Travel and Allowances (a) The Office of the Commissioner shall provide each umpire who is assigned to work with first-class air travel for all International Championship Season Games or International Exhibition Games (collec- tively referred to as “International Games”) in the Western Hemisphere and business-class air travel (provided that there are lay-flat seats, other- wise by first class) for all Eastern Hemisphere International Games. The Office of the Commissioner shall also arrange accommodations at staff hotels with payment being made in accordance with Article 16.A.2(b) – 16.A.2(d) below. In connection with each assignment in the Eastern Hemisphere, an umpire shall have at least one (1) day of rest at the desti- nation site prior to the commencement of the first International Exhibition Game, International Championship Season Game or International Clinic session. (b) An umpire shall receive the on-field Article 13 per diem allowance on each day that the umpire is on the road for an International Game that takes place in the Western Hemisphere. (c) If the Office of the Commissioner does not provide at its own expense room accommodations to an umpire assigned to work an International Game that takes place in the Eastern Hemisphere, the umpire shall be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses for his hotel(s). The umpire may, within one (1) week of being selected for such assignment, elect to either: (i) receive reimbursement for his actual and reasonable expenses for meals, tips and other incidentals for the period of travel, door-to-door; or (ii) be paid the greater of his on-field Article 13 per diem for each day he is on assignment or the umpire per diem nego- tiated with the promoter of the International Game. The umpires shall submit to the Office of the Commissioner expense reimbursement forms to claim payment within sixty (60) days of incurring the expense, and the Office of the Commissioner shall issue a check to reimburse each umpire for the umpire’s expenses within thirty (30) days after the umpire files the requisite expense forms and documentation. “Actual and reasonable expenses” shall not include the costs of entertaining third parties.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 (d) If the Office of the Commissioner does provide at its own expense room accommodations to an umpire assigned to work an International Game that takes place in the Eastern Hemisphere, the umpire may, within one (1) week after being selected for such assign- ment, elect to either: (i) receive reimbursement for his actual and reason- able expenses for meals, tips and other incidentals for the period of travel, door-to-door; or (ii) be paid the greater of his on-field Article 13 per diem for each day he is on assignment or the umpire per diem negotiated with the promoter of the International Game. The umpires shall submit to the Office of the Commissioner expense reimbursement forms to claim pay- ment within sixty (60) days of incurring the expense, and the Office of the Commissioner shall issue a check to reimburse each umpire for the umpire’s expenses within thirty (30) days after the umpire files the requi- site expense forms and documentation. “Actual and reasonable expenses” shall not include the costs of entertaining third parties. (e) Each umpire who works International Games shall be per- mitted to take a spouse or a guest on the trip at the expense of the Office of the Commissioner in the same manner and to the same extent that all Major League Players participating in the event may be afforded reim- bursement or a specific per diem intended to cover the reasonable expenses of their guests.

3. Compensation (a) For any trip of fourteen (14) days or less, an umpire who works any combination of International Games that takes place in the Eastern Hemisphere shall receive a payment of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00) for such work, regardless of the number of games worked. (b) For any trip of fifteen (15) days or more, an umpire who works any combination of International Games that takes place in the Eastern Hemisphere shall receive a payment of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00) for the first fourteen (14) days plus One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each additional day of required work, regardless of the number of games worked. In no event will the total compensation pur- suant to this paragraph exceed Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($17,000.00). (c) An umpire shall receive a payment of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each International Exhibition Game worked that

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 takes place in the Western Hemisphere. An umpire shall receive a pay- ment of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each International Clinic that takes place in the Western Hemisphere. Umpires shall not receive addi- tional compensation for International Championship Season Games that take place in the Western Hemisphere. (d) For any trip of seventeen (17) days or less, an umpire who works an International Clinic that takes place in the Eastern Hemisphere shall receive a payment of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for such work. The Office of the Commissioner shall meet with the Union and bar- gain over the appropriate sum of added compensation for umpires who work an International Clinic that takes place in the Eastern Hemisphere and is part of a trip that is greater than seventeen (17) days. If the Office of the Commissioner and the Union are unable to reach an agreement regarding the appropriate sum of added compensation, the Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to assign non-bargaining unit person- nel to work the International Clinic, at terms established by the Office of the Commissioner for the non-bargaining unit personnel.

B. World Baseball Classic

1. Assignment

(a) Right to Assign Umpires to WBC (i) The Office of the Commissioner shall have the right, but not the obligation, to assign three (3) umpires to work each pool in each round (including the preliminary rounds, Semi-Finals and Finals) of the World Baseball Classic (“WBC”), which will occur only once during the Term of this Basic Agreement. The umpires will work alongside an equal number of non-bargaining unit international umpires. Umpires shall not be required to work assignments in the Qualifying Rounds. (ii) Each WBC game worked (including exhibition games staged in conjunction with the WBC) and the WBC orientation meeting (but not technical meetings as described in Article 16.B.1(d)(iii) below) shall count against the spring training work requirements set forth in Article 12.A of the Basic Agreement. In addition, if an umpire is given a WBC assignment that requires more than four (4) hours of flight time, the umpire will be credited for an additional game worked for both the travel day to the assignment and the travel day from the assignment.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 (b) Process for Assignment (i) By November 15 of the year prior to the WBC, the Union will provide the Office of the Commissioner with the names of at least three (3) Major League umpires who have volunteered to work assign- ments in a round or pool located in the Eastern Hemisphere (the “Eastern Hemisphere Games”). If the Union has more than three (3) umpires who have volunteered to work the Eastern Hemisphere Games, the Office of the Commissioner will select from among the volunteers. If less than three (3) umpires volunteer for the Eastern Hemisphere Games, the Office of the Commissioner shall have the right, but not the obligation, to supplement the volunteers by selecting additional umpires in reverse sen- iority order to obtain a complement of three (3). (ii) By November 15 of the year prior to the WBC, the Office of the Commissioner shall request that umpires volunteer for the WBC venues located in the Western Hemisphere (the “Western Hemisphere Games”) and indicate their preference with respect to assignments. If fewer than nine (9) umpires volunteer to work Western Hemisphere Game assignments, the Office of the Commissioner shall have the right, but not the obligation, to supplement the volunteers by selecting addi- tional umpires in reverse order of seniority to obtain a complement of nine (9). (iii) Once a complement of at least twelve (12) Major League umpires is obtained, the Office of the Commissioner shall have the sole and exclusive right to assign (or not assign, as the case may be) such umpires to specific assignments, including the right to assign Major League umpires to assignments in more than one round, including the Semi-Finals and Finals. The Office of the Commissioner will use its best efforts to honor the preferences expressed by umpires for assignments at particular venues. (iv) If the Office of the Commissioner decides to assign fewer than twelve (12) umpires to the WBC, the procedures for selecting and assigning umpires as set forth in Article 16.B.1(b)(i)-(iii) above will be adjusted accordingly.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 four-man crew. Each Major League umpire selected to participate in Round 1 or 2 shall work at least three (3) but no more than four (4) games per round. The Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to deter- mine assignments and rotations in each four-man crew. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Major League umpire is required to work both games of a double-header in Rounds 1 and 2, neither game will be behind the plate. No Major League umpire will work home plate more than twice per each four-game assignment. (ii) A single six-man crew will be assigned to work all three (3) games of the Semi-Finals and Finals of the WBC. Three (3) Major League umpires will be assigned to each six-man crew. The Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to determine the rotation of the six- man crew. Notwithstanding the foregoing, only Major League umpires will work home plate, each working home plate once and the Crew Chief working home plate in the Finals.

(d) Exhibition Game Assignments and Mandatory Meetings (i) Umpires, including those assigned to the WBC, may be assigned to work exhibition games between WBC teams and Major League Clubs (and may be assigned to work alongside international umpires in connection with such games) as part of their regular spring training assignments. In staffing exhibition games between WBC teams and Major League Clubs with Major League umpires, the Office of the Commissioner first will assign such games to umpires who have volun- teered pursuant to Article 16.B.1(b) above. The Office of the Commissioner shall have the right, but not the obligation, to supplement the volunteers by selecting additional Major League umpires in reverse seniority order to obtain the necessary complement of umpires to work exhibition games between WBC teams and Major League Clubs. (ii) Major League umpires assigned to the Eastern Hemisphere Games may be required to participate in up to two (2) exhi- bition games in the Eastern Hemisphere in advance of the WBC’s Eastern Hemisphere Games, provided that the umpires will not be required to work an exhibition game on the day he arrives or the day after he arrives in the Eastern Hemisphere.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 (iii) Each Major League umpire selected to participate in any of the WBC rounds (including the Semi-Finals and Finals) shall be required to attend an orientation meeting that will be scheduled to take place in advance of the tournament. Each participating umpire also may be required to attend a technical meeting prior to the commencement of a round or pool to which he is assigned with such meeting to take place at the site of the round or pool.

2. Travel and Allowances (a) Each Major League umpire who works the Eastern Hemisphere Games will be given one (1) business-class airfare ticket (provided that there are lay-flat seats, otherwise first-class airfare ticket) to travel to his assignment, with the ticket to be booked by the Office of the Commissioner. The Office of the Commissioner also will provide first-class airfare for Major League umpires to travel from their spring training assignments to a domestic airport from which travel to their Eastern Hemisphere Game assignment will be possible. An umpire’s hotel and other expenses during an Eastern Hemisphere Game assign- ment will be subject to Article 16.A.2(c) or 16.A.2(d), whichever is appli- cable. (b) Umpires assigned to work at other WBC venues will be entitled to first-class air travel either from their home or their spring train- ing assignment to the site of their WBC assignment. Umpires assigned to these Western Hemisphere Game venues will receive rooms at staff hotels at the expense of the Office of the Commissioner and their full spring training per diem for all days for which they are assigned to the WBC. (c) Each umpire who works a WBC game shall be permitted to take a spouse or a guest on the trip at the expense of the Office of the Commissioner in the same manner and to the same extent that all Major League Players participating in the event may be afforded reimbursement or a specific per diem intended to cover the reasonable expenses of their guests. (d) In making WBC assignments, the Office of the Commissioner will make every effort to minimize travel between spring training assignments and assignments for the WBC.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 3. Compensation (a) Umpires assigned to the Eastern Hemisphere Games will be compensated pursuant to Sections 16.A.3(a) or 16.A.3(b), whichever is applicable. (b) Umpires assigned to the Western Hemisphere Games will be paid the following amounts for each game that he works: (i) Round 1: $1,800 per game ($7,200 per round); (ii) Round 2: $2,300 per game ($9,200 per round); and/or (iii) Semi-Finals/Finals: $3,000 per game ($9,000 per round).

17. RETIREMENT

A. Defined Benefit Retirement Plan 1. For active umpires hired to the Major League umpire staff on or before December 31, 2014, the basic benefit table set forth in Addendum G to this Agreement will be in effect during the term of this Agreement. Individuals hired to the Major League umpire staff on or after January 1, 2015 will not be eligible to participate in the Defined Benefit Retirement Plan. 2. The Defined Benefit Retirement Plan shall provide that the employer contribution required once annually for each plan year follow- ing 2014 shall be at least the minimum contribution required to fund the benefits hereby agreed to in this Agreement in accordance with require- ments set forth in the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. The Office of the Commissioner shall account for the minimum contribution consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

B. Defined Contribution Plan 1. The Office of the Commissioner shall maintain a Defined Contribution Plan for eligible umpires. The Office of the Commissioner shall make annual contributions to the Defined Contribution Plan on behalf of umpires in accordance with Addendum E to this Agreement, subject to the maximum payment allowable under Section 415 of the

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 Internal Revenue Code. For such umpires, the annual contributions to the Defined Contribution Plan shall be made through the umpire’s twenty- fifth (25th) year of service unless otherwise indicated in Addendum E. Such contributions shall be made by November 15 of the calendar year to which the contribution relates. 2. The Office of the Commissioner shall consult with the Union regarding changes to documents if the Defined Contribution Plan is amended, and it shall allow the Union and its authorized representatives to examine all documents prepared to maintain the Defined Contribution Plan, the accounts for each plan participant within the Plan, and all other matters that pertain to management of the Defined Contribution Plan. 3. Under the terms of the Defined Contribution Plan, all participat- ing umpires shall have the right to self-direct investment of funds held for their account in the Defined Contribution Plan.

C. IRC Section 401(k) Plan 1. The Office of the Commissioner shall continue in effect the Major League Baseball 401(k) Plan and Trust. The Office of the Commissioner shall provide umpires who participate in the Plan reason- able access to information about their account balance within the Plan. 2. Under the terms of the Section 401(k) Plan, umpires shall have the right to self-direct investment of funds held for their account in the Plan.

D. Information/Reports The Office of the Commissioner and/or the Plan Administrators of the several income retirement benefit plans shall periodically, but no less than one time each year, issue to each plan participant a summary plan description and a statement of total benefits accrued, as provided in Sections 104(b)(2) and 105(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, 29 U.S.C. Sections 1024(b)(2) and 1025(a).

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 18. INSURANCE

A. Hospitalization 1. The Office of the Commissioner will maintain the current or comparable hospitalization insurance for the period of this Agreement, except as modified by Addendum F. 2. The Office of the Commissioner shall pay 80% of the premium for hospitalization insurance for all umpires who retired prior to January 1, 1987 and 100% of the premium for umpires who retired on or after January 1, 1987. These premiums shall be paid during the period of this Agreement from the date of retirement to the date on which Medicare benefits become available to the retired umpire and for the spouse of each such umpire during his life to the date on which Medicare benefits become available to the umpire’s spouse; and in the event of death of a retired umpire prior to his widow’s Medicare age such payment will be made for his widow until his or her Medicare age. 3. The Office of the Commissioner shall, in addition to the premi- ums mentioned in Article 18.A.2 and in accordance with Addendum F, provide Medicare Advantage insurance during the term of this Agreement for any Medicare eligible umpire and Medicare eligible spouse of any umpire who retired between January 1, 1991 and December 31, 2014. Any umpire who retires during the term of this Agreement (and the umpire’s spouse) shall be eligible for this Medicare Advantage insurance only if such umpire was at least 55 years old as of December 31, 2014. 4. In all instances in this Agreement the terms “hospitalization cov- erage” or “hospitalization insurance” shall mean total medical benefits under the Highmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield coverage, or comparable coverage. 5. Any umpire who terminates employment during the term of this Basic Agreement may receive post-employment medical insurance bene- fits before he receives benefits under the Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, provided that the sum of his age and the number of his years of service equals at least 65 on his termination date. An umpire will no longer be required to commence benefits under the Defined Benefit Retirement Plan in order to be eligible for post-employment medical insurance benefits.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 6. The Office of the Commissioner will provide domestic partner medical benefits for both active and retired umpires under the same eli- gibility terms applicable to the Major League Baseball League-Wide Insurance Program for Baseball Office of the Commissioner.

B. Dental Plan The Office of the Commissioner will maintain the dental plan, or will maintain a comparable plan, for the period of this Agreement with the non-orthodontic annual maximum dental care benefit to be $2,000 and an orthodontic lifetime maximum of $3,000 for dependents up to age 26, provided that orthodontic coinsurance shall be 50%.

C. Accidental Insurance Plan The Office of the Commissioner will maintain the current or a com- parable group accidental death and dismemberment plan with a maxi- mum benefit of $300,000 per umpire for the period of this Agreement.

D. Long-Term Disability Plan 1. The Office of the Commissioner will maintain the current or a comparable long-term disability plan (“LTD Plan”) for the term of this Agreement. 2. Subject to Article 18.D.3 below, the Office of the Commissioner will provide an LTD Plan containing the following terms: (a) A benefit of 60% of the umpire’s annual pre-disability earnings, subject to a maximum of $10,000 per month. For purposes of this Article 18.D only, the term “pre-disability earnings” shall mean: (i) the umpire’s annual salary during the last season in which he performed active services, calculated at the monthly rate of salary in effect on the day before he became disabled; plus (ii) the Special Events pay that the umpire received pursuant to Article 15.D.1 in the calendar year preceding the year in which he became disabled. No other compensation shall be included in the calculation of pre-disability earnings. (b) A definition of “disability” that covers illnesses or injuries that result in the inability of an umpire to perform the essential duties of the umpire’s own occupation up to age 65 or the inability

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 to earn annual compensation equal to 80% of pre-disability earnings in any occupation up to age 65, assuming all other appropriate LTD Plan requirements are met. 3. The Office of the Commissioner shall be obligated to provide the enhanced disability benefits set forth in Article 18.D.2 only if securing such coverage does not increase its total long-term disability premiums by more than 400% above the total long-term disability premiums it incurred in 2014. In the event that the Office of the Commissioner is not obligated under this paragraph to provide the benefits set forth in Article 18.D.2, it shall provide to umpires long-term disability coverage that is comparable to the coverage that was in effect in 2009. 4. The LTD benefit payable will be offset by other income benefits (e.g., workmen’s compensation).

E. Life Insurance The Office of the Commissioner will maintain the current or com- parable group term Life Insurance Benefit for the period of this Agreement. For the period of this Agreement, each umpire shall be cov- ered by a Term Insurance Policy so long as he is employed as an umpire by the Office of the Commissioner, with the benefit equal to $450,000.

F. Comparable Benefits Whenever the Office of the Commissioner considers a change from a “current” benefit plan to a “comparable” plan under this Article, it shall first provide to the Union, at least sixty (60) days before any change is to occur, a complete description of the suggested new plan and its benefits and any changes or differences that are expected. The word “comparable” when used herein shall mean substantially the same, but not identical, benefits, coverage and means of access to benefits, so that the value received by the participants before and after the change is equivalent. The addition of a Preferred Provider Option (PPO) to the hospitalization insurance shall fall within the definition of the word “comparable.”

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 19. UNIFORMS

A. Uniforms and Equipment The Office of the Commissioner shall provide to all umpires cov- ered by this Agreement necessary uniforms, caps and equipment, includ- ing, but not limited to, plate shoes, base shoes, shin guards, face masks, chest protectors, sunglasses, pants, shirts, jackets and gloves, and shall provide properly-identified equipment trunks. The Office of the Commissioner shall provide plate coats only to those umpires who request one. The parties agree that during any Major League game umpires may only wear such uniforms, caps and any other items of equip- ment, clothing (including pins or other insignia) and footwear provided or approved by the Office of the Commissioner. Umpires are prohibited from altering their uniforms and caps in any manner. The Office of the Commissioner shall consult with the Union on the design of uniforms, caps and appropriate protective equipment for umpires.

B. Personal Appearance While In Uniform When performing duties during games, umpires are required to be groomed in a neat, professional manner that presents a positive image about the Office of the Commissioner to the public. Umpires’ tattoos and other forms of body art must be covered by their uniform so they are not visible, and all piercings must be removed.

C. Numbers Umpires shall display numbers on their uniforms. When an umpire number becomes available, the Office of the Commissioner shall inform all umpires of the availability of the number and shall assign such num- bers to the most senior umpire by service who requests the number.

20. TICKETS

A. Spring Training and Championship Season 1. Each umpire may request up to four (4) tickets for spring train- ing games in which the umpire is working, and the Office of the Commissioner will use its best efforts to provide those tickets. Each umpire may request up to six (6) tickets for championship season games

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 in which the umpire is working. An umpire may not, directly or indirectly, ask for additional complimentary tickets from any Club. 2. If an umpire requires additional tickets, the umpire may purchase them from the home Club on the same basis and on the same terms and conditions as they are available to the general public. 3. No umpire may contact any Club for complimentary tickets to any game to which he is not assigned.

B. Special Events and World Baseball Classic 1. An umpire who works a Special Event shall receive four (4) complimentary box seats to the Event to which he is assigned. The All- Star Game Replay Official shall receive four (4) complimentary tickets to the All-Star Game, but such tickets may not be in the umpire family sec- tion, subject to availability. An umpire who works a World Baseball Classic game shall receive four (4) complimentary reserved seats to that game. 2. Any umpire on staff may purchase up to four (4) reserve tickets to any Special Event or any World Baseball Classic game. Requests for Special Event and World Baseball Classic ticket purchases must be directed to the Office of the Commissioner. 3. An umpire may not ask, directly or indirectly, the individual Major League Clubs for tickets for Special Events or the World Baseball Classic. 4. The Office of the Commissioner shall make eight (8) box seats available to the Union for purchase for the World Series, League Championship Series, Division Series and the All-Star Game, which tick- ets shall not be used for commercial purposes.

C. Prohibition on Sale or Trade Umpires and the Union are prohibited from selling, or trading for anything of value, any tickets supplied to them by the Office of the Commissioner or any Major League Club(s). Notwithstanding the fore- going, it shall be permissible for an umpire to transfer, through the Comptix system, up to six (6) of his complimentary tickets to champi- onship season games to another Major League umpire on the same crew.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 D. Passes and Credentials The Office of the Commissioner shall issue to each umpire annually six (6) Major League Baseball passes (e.g., former League passes) for a total annual distribution of 456 passes. To the extent that every umpire does not take his full allotment of passes, the Office of the Commissioner shall distribute any remaining passes to individual umpires who request more than six (6). In no event may an individual umpire receive more than eight (8) passes, and in no event shall the Office of the Commissioner distribute more than 456 passes per year. The Office of the Commissioner also shall issue to each umpire annually, as applicable, one (1) Major League ballpark credential in the name of the umpire’s spouse or domestic partner allowing such individual access to all non-field and non-clubhouse areas. Provided that the umpire submits to the Office of the Commissioner any requested information necessary to process his request in a timely manner, the Office of the Commissioner will issue the ballpark credential and passes prior to Opening Day. The passes cannot be used for Opening Day or tie-breaker games and use of the passes is subject to the terms and conditions listed on the passes as well as Club policies regarding use of the passes.

21. VIDEO REPLAY REVIEW

A. Process for Instant Replay Review 1. The process for video replay review, including the reviewability of plays, shall be governed by the Replay Review Regulations, as may be modified from time to time in accordance with Article 21.A.2. 2. The Office of the Commissioner and the Union shall each appoint three (3) representatives to discuss issues or concerns that relate to proposed changes to the Replay Review Regulations. Such discussion will occur at a mutually agreeable time and place, whether in person or by phone. The representatives shall attempt in good faith to reach a con- sensus, however, the Office of the Commissioner shall retain final author- ity to amend the Replay Review Regulations after giving due consideration to the Union’s position on any areas of disagreement.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 B. Review Location 1. Replay will be conducted at MLBAM in New York. The Office of the Commissioner will provide the Union with reasonable notice in the event that it desires to conduct replay at a location other than MLBAM in New York. 2. The Office of the Commissioner may elect to conduct instant replay in the ballpark, and not at MLBAM in New York, for any regular season, postseason, or Special Event game not held at the home ballpark of a Major League Club. In this case, an additional umpire may be added to the crew to conduct instant replay.

C. Staffing of Replay Officials 1. Each replay assignment at MLBAM shall constitute a game or day worked for all applicable purposes, including without limitation years of service, pension years of service, and part-time service calculations. 2. Subject to the limitations set forth below, the Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to reassign any umpire from Replay Official duties to on-field duties in order to prevent the total number of call-up umpires being utilized by the Office of the Commissioner from exceeding twelve (12). In such cases, the reassigned umpire’s replay duties shall be assumed by an umpire on salary continuation as described in Article 8.E. If an umpire on salary continuation is not available, the Office of the Commissioner shall assign Replay Official duties to a non- bargaining unit employee whose name is on a list agreed to by the Office of the Commissioner and Union no later than opening day of each regu- lar season. The Office of the Commissioner shall not reassign any umpire from scheduled Replay Official duties to on-field duties for more than seven (7) days per umpire per season. 3. The Office of the Commissioner shall have the right to assign umpire Supervisors to the MLBAM replay room to oversee the replay process. Umpire Supervisors and umpires who are not the Replay Official for a particular game shall not interfere with or disrupt the work of a Replay Official during his assigned game(s) unless their assistance is expressly requested (and except to the extent that the Supervisor is per- forming Replay Director duties in the Replay Director’s absence). When a call-up umpire performs duties as a Replay Official, the call-up umpire

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 shall consult with a member of the Umpiring Staff performing replay duties prior to making his final decision. If no members of the Umpiring Staff are available to consult with the call-up umpire, the call-up umpire shall consult with an umpire Supervisor or the Director of Replay, if available, before making his final decision. 4. The Union shall notify the Office of the Commissioner prior to March 1 of each year if any umpire, up to a maximum of one umpire per year based on seniority, does not desire to perform duties as a Replay Official for the ensuing season under the normal crew rotation. The Office of the Commissioner shall not require such umpire to perform duties as a Replay Official for the entire season (including any tie-breaker games and all Special Events), and shall replace him with another umpire, call-up umpire, or non-bargaining unit employee as provided for in Article 21.C.2 above. Any umpire electing not to perform duties as a Replay Official for a season shall be required to participate in a replay refresher course to be scheduled by the Office of the Commissioner prior to the start of the following championship season regardless of the aggre- gate number of days he has otherwise devoted to off-season training pro- grams. No umpire may opt out of replay duty in consecutive seasons.

D. Special Events, Regular Season Tie-Breakers, and Postseason Games Replay will be utilized during Special Events and regular season tie- breakers pursuant to the same rules and procedures used during the cham- pionship season. Technicians and supervisors may be staffed to ensure appropriate coverage for all games. Any umpire designated as a Consult- ing Replay Official shall not have authority to confirm, let stand or over- turn any on-field umpiring decision, but rather shall be present at MLBAM as provided in Article 15 to observe all games with the regular Replay Official(s) and to assist him with any Replay Review decision that the regular Replay Official must make.

E. International Play 1. Replay will be used in all regular season games played outside of the United States and Canada to the extent feasible at the discretion of the Office of the Commissioner.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 2. The Office of the Commissioner will provide the Union with rea- sonable notice of any reasonable and necessary changes in the replay process required to utilize replay in games staged outside of the United States and Canada.

F. Replay Room The Office of the Commissioner, after consultation with the Union, shall have the right to institute reasonable rules regarding operation of the replay room, including a dress code and cell phone policy.

G. Technology 1. Replay Officials will have access to the home, away and national broadcast feeds, and additional camera feeds from the stadium, when conducting their review. 2. The MLBAM replay room will be staffed with a sufficient num- ber of technicians to pull the appropriate feeds for the Replay Officials as quickly as possible after a call is challenged. Supervisors and technicians also will be present for each shift to address any issues that may develop. 3. The crew chief and a second umpire on the field will communi- cate with the Replay Official using a secure telephone or headset proxi- mate to the field. The Office of the Commissioner may introduce a wireless communication system once it determines that the technology is reliable. 4. If a Replay Official or the Union desires a copy of the video shown to the Replay Official during a review event, the Union may request such information from the Office of the Commissioner.

H. Replay Review Announcements The Office of the Commissioner may request, through the Union, that crew chiefs make pre-replay and post-replay announcements during certain Special Events (including the All-Star Game, Wild Card games, Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series games) and nationally broadcast games. No crew chief shall be required to make the announcements, and their participation shall be voluntary. Crew chiefs that agree to make the announcements in the game shall be paid an additional Five Hundred Dollars ($500) (irrespective of whether a replay

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22. MICROPHONES

A. On-Field Use 1. The Office of the Commissioner may require umpires to wear on-field microphones in connection with all championship season games (including Divisional and Wild Card tie-breaker games), the All-Star Game, all Wild Card games, Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series games, the semifinals and finals of the World Baseball Classic, all International Exhibition Games and International Championship Season games, and any other games that take place in the Eastern Hemisphere that are subject to Article 16.A.3. 2. In the games described in Article 22.A.1 above, the Office of the Commissioner, after consulting with the entity broadcasting the game (the “broadcaster”), shall have the right to require one umpire to wear a microphone during the broadcast of each game. The Office of the Com- missioner and the crew chief will reasonably discuss any request by the crew or the broadcaster for an additional umpire to wear a microphone during a game.

B. Microphone Technology 1. All microphones worn by umpires will be equipped with a push- button on/off switch (toggle and other switches will no longer be permit- ted starting with the 2015 season) that can be used by the umpires in sensitive situations. The broadcaster will make personnel available on the day of the game to review the procedures for use of microphones and placement of microphones, as well as to instruct the umpire on the use of the push-button on/off switch. Umpires will turn the microphone off only when dealing with sensitive situations not appropriate for broadcast. 2. Periodically, at the request of the Union, the Office of the Commissioner will work with the Union to redesign the microphone transmitter to make it more comfortable when worn by umpires.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 C. Use of Audio Captured by Microphones 1. Audio from microphones worn by umpires can be used only on a tape-delayed basis. Before audio from a microphone can be included in the broadcast, it must be reviewed either by an official from the Office of the Commissioner or the producer of the broadcast. The broadcaster is not permitted to play back any remarks that would embarrass Major League Baseball, the umpire wearing the microphone, another umpire or any player. The broadcaster is not allowed to use any audio that contains pro- fanity (regardless of whether the profanity is deleted) or any comments that would be of an inflammatory nature. The broadcaster is not allowed to use audio from an argument between an umpire and a player, a man- ager or a coach. If a broadcaster violates this provision, all members of the umpire crew working the game during which the violation occurred shall have the right to refuse to wear a microphone for that particular broadcaster for the remainder of the regular season. 2. All audio from an umpire's microphone that is not included in the broadcast will be destroyed at the site of the game. The Office of the Commissioner agrees that audio from a microphone worn by an umpire, whether included in the broadcast or not, shall not be used for any other employment-related purpose, including evaluation or discipline of any umpire.

23. NO STRIKE The Union agrees that there shall be no strike or other concerted conduct during the period of this Agreement and further that it will use its best efforts to cause each umpire faithfully to carry out his obligations as an employee.

24. INTERRUPTION OFSERVICE

A. Effect of Players’ Strike or Lockout In the event some part or all of a championship season or consecu- tive championship seasons is not played because of a strike or lockout involving the players, each umpire shall be entitled to salary continuation for up to a total of ninety-one (91) championship season days not worked by the umpires as a result of such strike or lockout involving the players. The arrangement for umpire pay during a player strike or lockout pro-

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 vided by this Agreement shall be applicable during the term of this Agreement. The period of player strike or lockout shall be calculated as beginning on the first day of such strike or lockout and ending on the day play resumes.

B. Suspension of Season/Force Majeure Except as provided in Article 24.A above, an umpire’s employment and right to receive the salary provided by Article 3 of this Agreement are subject to the right of the Office of the Commissioner to suspend employ- ment during a national emergency, or for any other period during which the spring training season, championship season, or postseason game schedule is interrupted or suspended.

25. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

A. Definition A grievance is defined as any dispute or disagreement involving the interpretation or application of any provision of this Agreement. A claim that a rule, policy, directive or instruction issued by the Office of the Commissioner pursuant to Article 5.B of this Agreement is inconsistent with a provision of this Agreement, the Official Playing Rules or the Manual shall be considered a dispute or disagreement involving the inter- pretation or application of a provision of this Agreement. Disputes involving the discipline or termination (for disciplinary, performance or other reasons) of any umpire shall not be considered a dispute or dis- agreement concerning the interpretation or application of a provision of this Agreement and shall not be subject to resolution in accordance with the grievance procedure established by this Article 25 and not in any other forum. Such disputes shall be exclusively resolved pursuant to the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the Commissioner or the Chief Legal Officer pursuant to Article 10.

B. Procedure 1. An umpire having a grievance shall submit such grievance, in writing, signed by the grievant or an authorized Union representative on behalf of the grievant, to the Office of the Commissioner within twenty (20) calendar days from the time that the grievance arose or from the time that the grievant became, or should have become, aware of the facts giv-

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 ing rise to the grievance. The Union may file a grievance in its own name, or on behalf of the bargaining unit, or less than the entire bargaining unit, within twenty (20) calendar days from the time that the grievance arose or from the time that the grievant became, or should have become, aware of the facts giving rise to the grievance. 2. A grievance by the Office of the Commissioner shall be submit- ted to the President of the Union within twenty (20) calendar days from the time that the grievance arose or the time that the Commissioner’s Designee became, or should have become, aware of the facts giving rise to the grievance. 3. Either party may request a meeting with the other party to dis- cuss the grievance, but such meeting shall not extend the time period pro- vided in this grievance procedure. If no response to the grievance is delivered in writing by the other party within twenty (20) calendar days after delivery of the grievance, the grievance shall be deemed denied. 4. If a satisfactory settlement is not effected in the grievance pro- cedure, either party may refer the matter to arbitration by sending the other party a letter requesting arbitration. A grievance for which arbitra- tion is not requested within thirty (30) calendar days of the date on which the grievance is denied (either through a response, or by non-response within twenty (20) days after grievance delivery) shall be deemed waived and shall not be subject to further discussion or appeal through arbitration or otherwise. 5. Disputes referred to arbitration shall be decided by a neutral arbi- trator mutually agreed upon by the parties. In the event the parties are unable to mutually agree upon the appointment of an arbitrator within ten (10) calendar days of either side requesting arbitration, the parties shall jointly request that the American Arbitration Association furnish the par- ties with a list of nine (9) prominent, professional arbitrators from its national panel (limited to those from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states), all of whom must be members in good standing of the National Academy of Arbitrators. The parties shall alternate in striking names from the list until only one (1) name remains, who shall be deemed appointed as arbitrator; they shall not use the striking process that is available under the Association’s Labor Arbitration Rules. Arbitration proceedings before the arbitrator shall be conducted in accordance with the Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 6. An arbitrator selected pursuant to this Article 25 shall have no jurisdiction or authority to add to, detract from, or alter in any way the provisions of this Agreement. The arbitrator’s award shall be written and it shall be binding upon the Office of the Commissioner, the Union, and the umpire(s) involved in the grievance. 7. All costs of arbitration, including the fees and expenses of the impartial arbitrator, shall be borne equally by the parties, provided that each of the parties shall bear the cost of its own witnesses, counsel and the like.

26. NON-DISCRIMINATION The Office of the Commissioner shall not discriminate against any umpire with regard to employment, work assignments, compensation, schedule and/or discipline because of his membership in or lawful activ- ities on behalf of the Union, or because of his lack of membership in or refusal to engage in activities on behalf of the Union. Nor will the Office of the Commissioner discriminate against any umpire on the basis of sex- ual orientation or disability, race, gender, national origin or age in viola- tion of federal law. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to prevent an umpire from exercising whatever rights such umpire may have under the National Labor Relations Act or under any federal, state or local law pro- hibiting discrimination in employment.

27. ENDORSEMENTS AND LIKENESSES

A. Endorsements 1. No umpire shall, on his own behalf or through any agent or rep- resentative, enter into any contract or arrangement pursuant to which, in exchange for any form of consideration, any umpire wears or endorses any item of on-field apparel or equipment (including but not limited to eyewear, footwear or protective equipment), while engaged in his on-field umpiring duties, or while at any Major League or Minor League ballpark. 2. If the Office of the Commissioner grants prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, an umpire may spon- sor or permit his name, signature, autobiography, biography, biographical information and/or likeness to be used to create a personal endorsement by an umpire or for other commercial purposes; provided, however, that

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 there is no implied endorsement by the Office of the Commissioner, any other central Baseball entity or any Major League Club. The Office of the Commissioner shall deny consent only in circumstances in which it deter- mines that the commercial activity by the umpire is contrary to the busi- ness interests of Major League Baseball, a central Baseball entity or a Major League Club. Moreover, this provision shall not require prior con- sent for the publication or distribution of an umpire’s biography or auto- biography or a personal interview that is consistent with Article 9.E. 3. No umpire may utilize Major League Baseball’s silhouetted bat- ter logo (or any other Major League Baseball trademark or logo). Further, no umpire shall solicit, receive or otherwise be entitled to any compensa- tion, proceeds or any thing of value for the use of or the sale of the right to use Major League Baseball’s silhouetted batter logo (or any other Major League Baseball trademark or logo) or the right to be designated as an official supplier or sponsor of Major League Baseball, any other central Baseball entity or Major League Clubs.

B. Likenesses 1. An umpire’s picture may be taken and voice may be recorded while at work for or as still photographs, videos, motion pictures, televi- sion, audio recordings or other forms of media now existing or hereafter devised (the “Image”). The parties further agree that all rights in such Images shall now and hereafter belong to the Office of the Commissioner and may be used and licensed for use by others by the Office of the Commissioner for publicity, commercial or other purposes in any manner it desires. 2. Neither the Union nor any umpire shall now or hereafter assert any claim against the Office of the Commissioner, any other central Baseball entity or any Major League Club for the use or license for use by others by the Office of the Commissioner, any other central Baseball entity or any Major League Club of an umpire’s name, Image, and/or biographical information for any commercial or non-commercial purpose including marketing, merchandising, advertising, promotions and endorsements. The Office of the Commissioner shall not use or license for use by others the name and/or Image of an umpire to create a direct endorsement by the umpire of the product and/or service of a third party.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 3. The assignment granted in this Article 27.B shall not release or waive any claim for the unauthorized use of an umpire’s likeness that the aggrieved umpire may have against a third party which party has not obtained consent to use such likeness from the Office of the Commissioner, any other central Baseball entity or any Major League Club.

C. Licensing Agreements The Office of the Commissioner shall assist the Union to develop individual licensing agreements, a group licensing program, and to iden- tify group endorsement activities for umpires who are covered by this Agreement.

28. UNION SECURITY, DUES CHECKOFF AND ACCESS

A. Union Security and Dues Checkoff 1. All umpires in the bargaining unit shall, as a condition of employ- ment, either (i) become and remain an active member of the Union in good standing or (ii) begin to pay financial core obligations to the Union on or after the thirty-first (31st) day following the date of employment, or on or after the thirty-first (31st) day following the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later. As it is used in this Agreement, active membership in the Union in good standing shall mean the payment of those Union dues, fees and assessments which are required to maintain Union membership. An Umpire who elects not to become a Union mem- ber, but who elects instead to pay financial core obligations, shall support the collective bargaining services that are provided by the Union by the payment of a financial core fee. Such financial core fee shall be limited to the umpire’s share of those Union expenses that are related to collec- tive bargaining or the administration of collective bargaining agreements (“Financial Core Expenses”). The Union shall provide bargaining unit members an adequate explanation of the basis for the fee, including its Financial Core Expenses, and a reasonably prompt opportunity to chal- lenge its Financial Core calculations in a manner consistent with the Union’s obligations under the National Labor Relations Act. 2. Fifteen (15) days following the failure of any bargaining unit member to become or remain an active member of the Union in good

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 standing, or to pay financial core fees, the Union shall notify both the Office of the Commissioner and the umpire (at his last known home address) in writing, by certified mail, that the umpire is in violation of this provision; such correspondence shall be known and referred to as the Union’s “Fifteen Day Letter.” 3. In its Fifteen Day Letter, the Union shall state the amount of dues and/or fees which are owed by that umpire, and why so; the number of months for which the umpire has failed to remit dues and/or fees to the Union; and the total amount due to the Union. Should the umpire fail to make good on and pay the sums which are due by a date certain no ear- lier than fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of the letter, the Union may ask that the Office of the Commissioner dismiss the umpire for his failure to remit his dues and/or fees, which request to dismiss shall be honored; provided, however, that the Union shall not make any such request with respect to an umpire who: (i) has a challenge pending con- cerning the Union’s financial core fee assessment and (ii) has paid the Union’s financial core fee assessment that is due into an appropriately established escrow account. 4. During the term of this Agreement, once each month, and in accordance with the terms of an individual, voluntary written authoriza- tion for checkoff of membership dues and/or financial core fees, on a form permitted by the provisions of Section 302(c) of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947, as amended, the Office of the Commissioner shall deduct either membership dues or financial core fees from the salary account of each umpire covered by this Agreement who signs said authorization unless and until such time as such authorization has been revoked by the umpire within the time period prescribed by applicable law. The rate and amount of the membership dues and/or financial core fees to be deducted by the Office of the Commissioner shall be determined by the Union. The amounts so deducted by the Office of the Commissioner shall be remitted to the Union within fifteen (15) days after deduction; but in any event, the funds shall be made available to the Union, for its exclusive control and use, on or before the tenth (10th) day of each calendar month. 5. The Union shall indemnify, save and hold the Office of the Commissioner harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits or other forms of liability that may arise out of reason of or by action taken

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 by the Office of the Commissioner in reliance upon the written authori- zations provided for in this Article or for the purpose of complying with any provision of this Article, including but not limited to complying with a Union request made pursuant to Section A.3 above.

B. Access The Office of the Commissioner will grant to the Union, its agents and attorneys access to the umpires at work sites at which umpires are employed (including ball parks, locations where replay is being con- ducted, and umpire locker rooms, but not the playing field). Access shall include the right to admission to ballparks in all Major League cities and fixed or temporary replay centers by appropriate credentials and access passes issued by or through the Office of the Commissioner. Access to locations where replay is being conducted shall be for the purpose of observ- ing the replay process only, and the Union, its agents and attorneys shall not interfere with or disrupt the work of the Replay Officials. The Union, its agents and attorneys shall make reasonable efforts to provide 24 hours’ notice before accessing locations where replay is being conducted.

C. Release Time Upon prior request to the Office of the Commissioner by the Union, at such times and upon such notice as reasonable, the Office of the Com- missioner shall allow the President and/or other principal officers of the Union to be excused for a total of ten (10) days each calendar year from on-field duties during the course of the championship season, with pay (but not per diems), to engage in matters related to the administration of this Agreement.

29. COMPLETENESS OFAGREEMENT This Agreement sets forth all understandings and agreements between the parties and no agreements (with the exception of side letters which accompanied the execution of this Agreement) or understandings hereto- fore made shall be valid, recognizable or of any effect whatsoever. No practice that is inconsistent with any provision of this Agreement shall be valid or of any effect whatsoever.

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 30. SEVERABILITY In the event that any Article, Section or part thereof of this Agreement is held invalid, or the enforcement or compliance therewith is restrained or barred, by any arbitrator or court or agency of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue to remain in full force and effect, and the application of such Article, Section or part thereof, to persons or in circumstances other than those as to which it has been held invalid or impermissible, shall not be affected.

31. NOTICE When written notice is to be given to the Union by the Office of the Commissioner, it shall be addressed to the Union at its business office or post office box address, and also to the Union’s counsel. The Union may notify the Office of the Commissioner of those addresses as they exist and may change from time to time. Written notice when called for by the Union to the Office of the Commissioner shall be addressed to:

Daniel R. Halem Chief Legal Officer Office of the Commissioner of Baseball 245 Park Avenue New York, NY 10167 Fax: 212-949-5690

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER WORLD UMPIRES ASSOCIATION

By: By: Daniel R. Halem Joe West Chief Legal Officer President

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64299 MLB UMPIRE BA TEXT • AL 1/7/15 • AL 1/8/15 • AL 1/14/15 • AL 2/12/15 • AL 3/6/15 ADDENDUM A Salary Schedule

Years of Service 2015-2019 1 $100,000 2 $115,000 3 $128,000 4 $140,000 5 $150,000 6 $165,000 7 $178,000 8 $188,000 9 $203,000 10 $213,000 11 $228,000 12 $243,000 13 $253,000 14 $265,000 15 $275,000 16 $285,000 17 $293,000 18 $303,000 19 $313,000 20 $323,000 21 $333,000 22 $343,000 23 $353,000 24 $363,000 25 $373,000 26 $383,000 27 $388,000 28 $400,000 29 $405,000 30 $410,000 31 $420,000 32 and over $430,000

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 ADDENDUM B Years of Service for Purposes of Salary As of the Conclusion of the 2014 Season

First First Name Year YOS Name Year YOS Baker, Jordan 2014 2.5 Hirschbeck, John 1984 31.5 Barksdale, Lance 2006 11 Holbrook, Sam 1998 14.5 Barrett, Lance 2014 2.5 Hoye James 2010 7 Barrett, Ted 1999 18 Hudson, Marvin 1999 15.5 Barry, Scott 2011 6 Iassogna, Dan 2004 13 Bellino, Dan 2011 5 Johnson, Adrian 2010 7 Blaser, Cory 2014 3 Joyce, Jim 1989 27 Bucknor, CB 1999 16 Kellogg, Jeff 1993 22.5 Carlson, Mark 1999 15.5 Knight, Brian 2011 6 Carapazza, Vic 2013 4 Kulpa, Ron 1999 16 Cederstrom, Gary 1997 21 Layne, Jerry 1989 26 Conroy, Chris 2013 3.5 Marquez, Alfonso 1999 15.5 Cooper, Eric 1999 16 McClelland, Tim 1983 32.5 Culbreth, Fieldin 1999 18 Meals, Jerry 1998 18 Cuzzi, Phil 1999 16 Miller, Bill 1999 16 Danley, Kerwin 1998 18 Muchlinski, Mike 2014 3 Davidson, Bob 1983 26 Nauert, Paul 1999 14.5 Davis, Gerry 1984 31 Nelson, Jeff 1999 17 DeMuth, Dana 1985 31 O'Nora, Brian 1999 18 Diaz, Laz 1999 16 Porter, Al 2013 4 DiMuro, Mike 1999 15.5 Rackley, David 2014 2 Drake, Rob 2010 7 Randazzo, Tony 1999 15.5 Dreckman, Bruce 1998 15.5 Reyburn, D.J. 2014 3 Eddings, Doug 1999 16 Reynolds, Jim 1999 15.5 Emmel, Paul 1999 15.5 Schreiber, Paul 1998 17 Estabrook, Mike 2014 3 Scott, Dale 1986 29 Everitt, Mike 1999 16 Tichenor, Todd 2012 5 Fairchild, Chad 2010 7 Timmons, Tim 2001 15.5 Fletcher, Andy 1999 15.5 Vanover, Larry 1993 22 Foster, Marty 1999 16 Wegner, Mark 1999 16 Gibson, Greg 1999 16 Welke, Bill 1999 15.5 Gonzalez, Manny 2013 3 Welke, Tim 1984 31 Gorman, Brian 1993 23 Wendelstedt, Hunter 1999 16 Guccione, Chris 2009 8 West, Joe 1978 37 Hallion, Tom 1986 22 Winters, Mike 1990 25 Hernandez, Angel 1993 22 Wolcott, Quinn 2014 1.5 Hickox, Ed 1999 10 Wolf, Jim 2004 13

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 ADDENDUM C

UMPIRE EVALUATION AND TRAINING SYSTEM

I. OVERVIEW OF THE SYSTEM The Office of the Commissioner is committed to the training and professional development of all umpires. The evaluation system is an important component of the professional development process that can identify areas where specific types of training may be necessary. All umpires are expected to meet the Office of the Commissioner’s standards of work performance. As described below, work performance encompasses many factors, including an assessment of each umpire’s field performance, administrative performance and judgment, as well as general compliance with the Office of the Commissioner’s policies and procedures. While the evaluation system may reveal serious performance defi- ciencies, the Office of the Commissioner is committed to the concept of training in dealing with such deficiencies. An umpire who is exhibiting best efforts will be afforded multiple opportunities to improve perform- ance deficiencies.

II. FIELD OBSERVERS The role of the Field Observer is to observe the performance of the umpire at the ballpark, MLB.tv, or videotape, record data from the obser- vation, and evaluate umpire performance in accordance with the criteria specified in this Addendum C. Field Observers shall not be concerned with, or report on, factors beyond the criteria listed on the required forms, and shall not solicit opinions or comments regarding umpires from any other person. Field Observers will review games in person, via MLB.tv or video- tape. Field Observers should avoid personal contact with the umpires, and under normal circumstances, umpires should not be aware of their pres- ence. When present at a game, Field Observers are required to observe the entire game in person from the stands or the press box, not in a club or sky box. Field Observers and/or Supervisors shall make reasonable efforts not to sit together during a game in which they are working. In the

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 event that this is unavoidable, both parties shall disclose to the Commissioner’s Office whom they sat with during the game. Field Observers are required to have on-field baseball experience and will be fully trained in the evaluation system by the Office of the Commissioner. The Office of the Commissioner will consult with the Union and the Union’s General Counsel concerning the development and application of a training process for Field Observers, and the Union and the Union’s General Counsel will review all applicants for Field Observer and will make recommendations to the Office of the Commissioner as to the fitness of each applicant for the position. The Office of the Commissioner will retain full discretion regarding the hiring and reten- tion of Field Observers.

III. EVALUATION COMPONENTS All umpires will be evaluated in three overall areas: Field Evaluation, Administration, and Judgment. Other than Plate Judgment (in which umpires will be rated only as either “Meets Standard” or “Does Not Meet Standard”), umpires will be rated as “Exceeds Standard,” “Meets Standard,” or “Does Not Meet Standard,” as defined below. Field Observers and Supervisors will include written comments when appro- priate, particularly when an umpire’s rating is “Exceeds Standard” or “Does Not Meet Standard.” Exceeds Standard: Performance is, in the opinion of the Field Observer or Supervisor, truly exceptional, well above average, and demonstrates an absolute mastery of the category. Meets Standard: Performance exemplifies the standard as defined. Does Not Meet Standard: Performance does not meet the defini- tion of the standard; improvement needed.

A. FIELD EVALUATION COMPONENT Field Observers and/or Umpire Supervisors will observe umpire per- formance at the ballpark, on MLB.tv, or on a videotape of the game, and will complete a Field Evaluation Form and/or a Supervisor Umpire Review & Evaluation (“SURE”) form for each umpire. Through a combi- nation of in person review and videotape review (including MLB.tv), the Commissioner’s Office will review all the games worked by each umpire.

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 Field Observers will not have any discussion with umpires, fans, or Club personnel regarding an umpire’s performance for purposes of com- pleting the Field Evaluation Form. Supervisors may have discussions with umpires, but not fans or Club personnel, regarding an umpire’s per- formance. The forms completed by the Field Observers or Supervisors will be submitted promptly to the Office of the Commissioner within forty-eight (48) hours of a game, and will be provided to umpires imme- diately thereafter. The Office of the Commissioner shall not release an umpire’s written evaluation to a Club or media organization. In conjunc- tion with an unsatisfactory evaluation or corrective action plan (see Section IV.B below), the Office of the Commissioner will provide the umpire with a summary of the relevant Field Observer or Supervisor evaluations. The Umpire Directors and their superiors also may make their own field evaluations based on games observed in the ballpark or as otherwise provided for in this evaluation system. 1. Field Evaluation Performance Criteria In completing the Field Evaluation Form, Field Observers or Umpire Supervisors will evaluate Umpires in the following three areas: (i) Effort and Professionalism; (ii) Game and Situation Management; and (iii) Field Mechanics. The criteria and performance standards for each area are described below. (a) Effort and Professionalism (i) Focus: Consistent concentration on the crucial ele- ments throughout the entire game. Avoids exces- sive casual, unnecessary conversation with uniformed personnel or spectators during the game and otherwise adheres to the Office of the Commissioner’s policy on fraternization as set forth in the Umpire Manual (“Manual”). (ii) Hustle / Mobility: Moves with a purpose during a play to get into proper position to cover such play. The distance to be covered by the umpire will often dictate the speed or method the umpire uses to get into position (i.e., running vs. jogging). Walking on the field is not an acceptable technique unless the distance is so short that running is not practical (for

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 example, moving into position for a force play or steal play, or going out on a short fly ball or line drive, etc.). Possesses and demonstrates the physi- cal ability to move into proper position on field. (iii) Professionalism: Displays proper demeanor and a conscientious and earnest desire to carry out on- field duties. Exhibits posture that reflects interest in the game. Communicates professionally when speaking with Club personnel regarding weather conditions, stadium operations, ticketing issues, etc. (b) Game and Situation Management (i) MLB Procedures: Adheres to all procedures and responsibilities as outlined in the Conduct and Responsibilities of Umpires portion of the Manual, the Standards & On-Field Operations Regulations, the Replay Review Regulations or other policies distributed to umpires. (ii) Rules and Interpretations: Adheres to and applies rules, accepted practices, and interpreta- tions detailed in the Official Baseball Rules, the Standards & On-Field Operations Regulations, the Replay Review Regulations, and the Rule Inter- pretations portion of the Manual. (iii) Ejections and Situation Management: Ejections and other incidents are handled in the manner described in the Conduct and Responsibilities of Umpires section of the Manual. (iv) Application of Pace of Game Procedures: Umpire complies with and enforces all provisions of the Regulation on Pace of Game Procedures and other Pace of Game policies. Time of Game reports issued by the Baseball Operations Department shall not be used to measure whether or not an umpire has complied with the Pace of Game provisions or

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 considered in evaluating the performance of an umpire in this area. (c) Field Mechanics (i) Style and Form of Calls: Signals are visible, crisp, clear, and decisive. Intensity of call increases with closeness of the play. (See also Section VIII of the Manual in the Conduct and Responsibilities of Umpires section.) (ii) Four-Umpire Mechanics: Adheres to mechanics as outlined in Mechanics for the Four-Umpire System.

B. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPONENT The Administrative Component of an umpire’s evaluation assesses his performance in two areas: (i) submission of umpire reports and (ii) fulfillment of office responsibilities. The performance criteria for each area are described below. 1. Submitting Umpire Reports: Incident Reports are: (a) filed in a timely fashion; (b) thorough and comprehensible; and (c) accurately descriptive of the incident. (See Article 9.H of the Basic Agreement.) 2. Fulfillment of Office Responsibilities: Umpire communi- cates administrative requests (e.g., requests for hotel locations, spring training requests, uniform requests, etc.) in a timely fashion. Umpire checks regularly for MLB e-mail and responds to all communication within the appropriate time period. Umpire complies with administrative requirements related to Replay Review and adheres to the Replay Room policy.

C. JUDGMENT COMPONENT Umpires will be evaluated in Plate Judgment, Field Judgment, and Replay Judgment. 1. Plate Judgment. Each umpire’s strike zone performance will be rated “Meets Standard,” or “Does Not Meet Standard.” An umpire’s individual rating shall be based on his ZE Correct

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 Percentage score and the observations of umpire supervisors, in person or using television, videotape, or DVD. An umpire’s ZE Correct Percentage score shall be calculated as follows: An umpire’s “Correct” and “Acceptable” pitches during the championship season, as established by the ZE System, shall be added and divided by that umpire’s total number of pitches registered by the ZE System over the course of that champi- onship season. An umpire’s Correct Percentage score will be adjusted to cred- it the umpire for pitches that, in the Office of the Commissioner’s judgment, should not be counted against the umpire (e.g., low, diving pitches or pitches on which the catch- er makes an extreme reach). In no event will an umpire be rated “Does Not Meet Standard” if his adjusted ZE score is ninety percent (90%) or greater. Umpires’ called pitches will be rated using the ZE system as follows: C = Umpire’s call concurs with the written definition of the Strike Zone as measured by the ZE System. A= Umpire’s call does not concur with the written definition of the Strike Zone as measured by the ZE System, but is within the acceptable margin of error. N = Umpire’s call does not concur with the written definition of the Strike Zone as measured by the ZE System, and is outside the acceptable margin of error. In summarizing data, calls determined “A” are not considered a “missed pitch” and do not count “against” the umpire because they are, by definition, within the acceptable margin of error. 2. Field Judgment. Judgment on the bases and in the field is assessed by the observations of umpire Supervisors and Field Observers, in person or through use of the SURE system. The number of missed calls is one factor in the field judgment eval- uation, and the degree of difficulty regarding all missed calls shall be considered as a mitigating or exacerbating factor, as

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 appropriate. Upon completion of the series, or as soon as prac- tical for games observed via SURE, the Field Observer will submit the Field Evaluation Forms and SURE reports com- pleted for each umpire for all games observed to the Office of the Commissioner. 3. Replay Judgment. The umpire Supervisors, Directors and their superiors shall evaluate whether each umpire exercised reasonable judgment in confirming, overturning and letting stand calls subject to replay review.

IV. EVALUATION PROCESS

A. MID-SEASON AND END OF SEASON EVALUATIONS Each umpire will receive a mid-season and end of season evalua- tion. Umpires will be evaluated in each of the components of the evalua- tion system based on the reports submitted by the Supervisors and Field Observers, observations of the Directors of Umpiring and their superiors, and for Plate Judgment, information generated by the ZE System. The mid-season evaluation will be based on the umpire’s performance from the beginning of the season through June 30 and will be provided to each umpire by July 15. The end of season evaluation will represent a sum- mary of all the reports received during the season, an umpire’s rating in each component of the evaluation system (“Exceeds Standard”, “Meets Standard”, or “Does Not Meet Standard”), a cumulative overall rating (“Exceeds Standard”, “Meets Standard”, or “Does Not Meet Standard”), and evaluative comments from the Office of the Commissioner.

B. FEEDBACK, TRAINING AND CORRECTIVE ACTION During the season, the Supervisors, Directors, and their superiors will provide umpires with regular written or oral feedback regarding their performance. If umpires desire additional feedback in certain areas, they may request a meeting with their Supervisor. The Directors of Umpiring will review the reports submitted by the Field Observers, Supervisors, and the information generated by the ZE System, to identify deficiencies in performance during the season. If a Director of Umpiring determines during the season that an umpire’s per-

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 formance may be deficient in certain areas, the umpire will be provided with an opportunity to improve his performance as follows: (1) A Supervisor or Director will meet with the umpire to discuss the noted deficiency. Such meeting shall not occur in the umpire’s locker room without the Union’s consent. (2) If the same deficiency is noted again in a subsequent evaluation, a Director or above will meet jointly in person with both the umpire’s crew chief and the umpire himself to discuss the deficiency in perform- ance, and provide both the umpire and crew chief with the basis for the Commissioner’s Office belief that a performance deficiency may exist. Such meeting shall not occur in the umpire’s locker room without the Union’s consent and will be documented in a letter to the Union’s General Counsel within two business days following the meeting. The crew chief will work with the umpire to correct the deficiency. (3) (a) If the umpire’s performance deficiency continues to be observed by Observers or Supervisors, and the Office of the Com- missioner determines that the deficiency is the result of an umpire’s defi- ance, the Office of the Commissioner will notify the Union’s General Counsel in writing and may immediately discipline the umpire as pro- vided for under the Basic Agreement. The Office of the Commissioner may determine that an umpire’s deficiencies are the result of defiance when the umpire understands the performance standard but intentionally refused to comply. (3) (b) If the umpire’s performance deficiency continues to be observed by Observers or Supervisors for reasons other than an umpire’s defiance, the Union’s General Counsel will be notified in writing and a Supervisor or Director will meet with the umpire to develop a corrective action plan. Such meeting shall not occur in the umpire’s locker room without the Union’s consent. The corrective action plan will be provided to the umpire and the Union’s General Counsel in writing, and set forth the steps that the Office of the Commissioner believes will assist the umpire in improving his performance, and a timetable for completing the plan. The timetable set forth in the corrective action plan will provide the umpire with a reasonable opportunity to improve his performance. Depending on the issue, the plan may include working with different Supervisors to correct the issue, changing crews, supplemental training during spring training or the umpire retreat, and working with a former

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 umpire during the season or off-season. The Office of the Commissioner also may recommend as part of a corrective action plan that the umpire be assigned to the Arizona Fall League for remedial training. An umpire is expected to cooperate with the Office of the Commissioner’s efforts to improve his performance through the corrective action plan, but, with the exception of Probationary Umpires, an umpire will not be compelled to accept an assignment to the Arizona Fall League. However, an umpire’s decision not to participate in the Arizona Fall League will be considered by the Office of the Commissioner in determining whether the umpire has made every reasonable effort to improve his performance deficiencies in the time frame set forth in the corrective action plan. (3) (c) If the umpire’s performance problem remains uncorrected after he has been afforded a reasonable opportunity to improve his per- formance pursuant to the corrective action plan, the umpire may be sub- ject to discipline in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of the Basic Agreement.

C. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO RULES AND POLICIES/MISCONDUCT Nothing in this Evaluation System is intended to limit the right of the Office of the Commissioner to discipline an umpire for failure to adhere to the rules and policies of the Office of the Commissioner, or for misconduct, pursuant to Article 10 of the Basic Agreement.

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 ADDENDUM D

FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT

1. Home Plate Assessment — no gear Eighteen sets of 16 “squats” with not more than 30 seconds’ rest between repetitions and not more than two minutes and five seconds of rest between sets. “Squats” shall be defined as the umpire’s normal ball/strike stance behind home plate. An umpire does not meet the fitness standard if his aggregate time for all eighteen sets is greater than 2 hours and 50 minutes (average MLB game time).

2. Timed Functional Activity Running Matrix. The Office of the Commissioner will time the total activity described below and in the attached diagram. An umpire does not meet the fitness standard if his aggregate time for all six legs of the Run- ning Matrix (including rest) is greater than 256 seconds. i. A to B (simulates the plate umpire moving up the line to cover a play at third base) a. Jog from 0 to 45 feet b. Run from 45 to 65 feet c. Slow down to set position from 65 to 69 feet (60 seconds’ rest—umpire transitions to home plate during rest time) ii. C to D (simulates the plate umpire curling from behind home to cover first base) a. Jog from 0 to 45 feet (30 seconds’ rest) iii. E to F (simulates the first base umpire drop-stepping, turn- ing, and running to cover an outfield fly ball) a. Run from 0 to 15 feet (30 seconds’ rest)

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 iv. G to H (simulates first base umpire curling in and covering play at second base) a. Jog from 0 to 45 feet b. Run from 45 to 65 feet c. Slow down to set position from 65 to 69 feet (30 seconds’ rest) v. I to J (simulates a second base umpire checking outfield play then curling in for play at second base) a. Jog from 0 to 45 feet (30 seconds rest) vi. K to L (simulates a second base umpire moving from sec- ond base to third to cover play at third base) a. Jog from 0 to 45 feet

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 Plate umpire moves up the line to cover play at third base. Max Distance – 69' Jog: 0 – 45' Run: 45 – 65'

B Slow down and prepare to stop: 65 – 69'

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Plate umpire curls from behind home to cover first base. Max Distance – 45' Jog: 0 – 45'

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 First base umpire curls in and covers play at second base. Max Distance – 69' Jog: 0 – 45' H Run: 45 – 65'

G Slow down and prepare to stop: 65 – 69'

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 ADDENDUM F

MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS

As set forth in Article 18, the Office of the Commissioner shall pro- vide hospitalization and medical benefits through the following plans: 1. Qualifying umpire retirees (and their spouses) who are Medicare-eligible will be included in the Highmark Medicare Advantage Plan. A summary of the key plan terms is set forth in Exhibit 1. 2. Active umpires and umpire retirees (and their spouses) not yet Medicare-eligible will be included in the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan. A summary of the key plan terms is set forth in Exhibit 2.

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 Exhibit 1 HIGHMARK MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN

Deductible (per benefit period) —Per Individual $140 Plan Pays (payment based 100% / 80% on plan allowance) Out-of-Pocket Maximums* $0 / $3,400 (once met, plan pays 100% for the rest of the benefit period; Excludes copayment, deductibles, prescription expenses over reasonable and customary) PCP Office Visit 100% after deductible / 80% out of network Specialist Office Visit 100% after deductible / 80% out of network Inpatient Hospital 100% after deductible / 80% out of network Prescription Drug Program —Retail $0 generic; 80% brand —90 day supply $2 generic; $15 brand

* Out-of-pocket maximums are in addition to the deductibles.

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 Exhibit 2 HIGHMARK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PLAN

In-Network Out-of-Network Deductibles (Single/Family) None $500/$1,000 Coinsurance 100% 70% Assisted Fertilization 100% 70% Treatment Out-of-pocket max* $2,000/$4,000 $2,000/$4,000 (Single/Family) Office visit copay $30 70% after deductible Inpatient hospital 100% 70% after deductible Emergency room copay $100 $100 Prescription $10/$35/$60 N/A

* Out-of-pocket maximums are in addition to the deductibles.

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 ADDENDUM G

Major League Baseball Basic Benefit Schedules for Participants with 20 or More Years of Credited Service

Basic Benefit Table for Age Retirements After 2014 45 $57,052 46 $60,495 47 $64,181 48 $68,133 49 $72,372 50 $76,926 51 $81,823 52 $87,098 53 $92,783 54 $98,916 55 $105,541 56 $112,695 57 $120,420 58 $128,781 59 $137,844 60 $147,686 61 $158,381 62 $170,000 63 $170,000 64 $170,000 65+ $170,000

Amounts for retirements after 2014 based on the 2014 IRS unisex mortality table and an interest rate of 5%. Normal form of payment is a Single Life Annuity for unmarried participants and a 100% Joint & Survivor annuity for married participants. No pre-retirement mortality adjustment before age 62. No increase in basic benefit after age 62. However, in no case will the bene- fits be less than the basic benefit table from pre-2010.

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL’S UMPIRE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM

Major League Baseball’s Umpire Drug and Alcohol Testing Program (the “Program”) has been established to prevent and end the unlawful use of Prohibited Substances (defined in Section 2 below) and misuse of Alcohol by Major League umpires (“Umpires”).

1. DRUG POLICY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE The Drug Policy Oversight Committee (“DPOC”) is responsible for administering and overseeing the Program. DPOC shall be comprised of the Office of the Commissioner’s Consultant on Behavioral Health and Addiction (the “Medical Representative”), and two other members appointed by the Commissioner. DPOC will be responsible for: (i) admin- istering the Program’s testing requirements; (ii) developing, monitoring and supervising Treatment Programs; (iii) preparing educational pro- grams and materials supporting the objectives of the Program; and (iv) taking any and all reasonable actions necessary to ensure proper and effi- cient administration of the Program.

2. PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES AND ALCOHOL All Umpires are prohibited from using, possessing, distributing or selling (or assisting in the distribution or sale of) any Drug of Abuse and/or Performance Enhancing Substance (collectively referred to as “Prohibited Substances”) and from misusing Alcohol as set forth in Section 2.C below. Some Prohibited Substances are available for over- the-counter purchase or with a prescription in the United States or other counties. Unless an Umpire successfully obtains a Therapeutic Use Exemption in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of the Program, an Umpire will not be excused from a positive test because the Prohibited Substance was obtained over-the-counter or through a valid prescription.

A. Drugs of Abuse Any and all drugs or substances included in Schedules I and II of the Code of Federal Regulations’ Schedule of Controlled Substances, as amended from time to time, are considered Drugs of Abuse covered by the Program (excluding those Schedule I and II substances included as

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 Performance Enhancing Substances below). Moreover, any drug or sub- stance that is not included on Schedules I or II shall be considered a Drug of Abuse if it: (i) is similar in nature to a substance in Schedule I or II; and (ii) cannot be lawfully obtained or used in the United States. The fol- lowing is a non-exhaustive list of Drugs of Abuse covered by the Program: 1. Natural Cannabinoids (e.g., THC, Hashish and Marijuana) 2. Synthetic THC and Cannabimimetics (e.g., JWH-018, JWH-073, and “Spice”) 3. Cocaine 4. Opiates (e.g., Oxycodone, Heroin, Codeine, and Morphine) 5. “Bath Salts” (e.g., Mephedrone and MDPV) 6. MDMA (Ecstasy) 7. GHB 8. LSD 9. Phencyclidine (PCP)

B. Performance Enhancing Substances The following substances shall be considered Performance Enhancing Substances covered by the Program. Notwithstanding the foregoing, DPOC reserves the right to add a Performance Enhancing Substance at any time during the term of the Agreement. DPOC will pro- vide the WUA with seven (7) days’ written notice prior to adding any Performance Enhancing Substance to the Program. 1. Stimulants The following Stimulants (including both their D and L iso- mers where relevant) are prohibited: Adrafinil, Amfepramone (Diethylpropion), Amiphenazole, Amphetamine, Amphetaminil, Armodafinil, Benfluorex, Benzphetamine, Benzylpiperazine, Bromantan, Carphedon, Cathine (Norpseudoephedrine), Chlorphentermine, Clo- benzorex, Clortermine, Cropropamide, Crotetamide, Dimethylamylamine Dimethylamphetamine, Ephedrine, Etamivan, Ethlyamphetamine, Etilefrine, Famprofazone, Fenbutrazate, Fencamine, Fencamfamine, Fenethylline,

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 Fenfluramine, Fenproporex, Furfenorex, Heptaminol, Isometheptene, Levmetamphetamine, Meclofenoxate, Mefenorex, Mephentermine, Mesocarb, Methamphetamine (Methylamphetamine), Methylenedioxyamphetamine, Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, Methylephedrine, Methylhexaneamine (Dimethylpentylamine, DMAA), Methylphenidate, Modafinil, N,alpha-Diethylphenylethyl- amine (N,a-DEPEA), N-ethyl-1-phenyl-2-butanamine, Nikethamide, Norfenefrine, Norfenfluramine, Octopamine, Oxilofrine (Methylsynephrine), Parahydroxyamphetamine, Pemoline, Pentetrazol, Phendimetrazine, Phenmetrazine, Phenpromethamine, Phentermine, Prenylamine, Prolin- tane, Propylhexedrine, Selegiline, Sibutramine, Strychnine, Tuaminoheptane, and other substances with a similar chemi- cal structure or similar biologic effect(s). 2. Anabolic Agents Any and all Anabolic Androgenic Steroids included on Schedule III of the Code of Federal Regulations’ Schedule of Controlled Substances (“Schedule III”), as amended from time to time, shall be considered a Performance Enhancing Substance covered by the Program. Anabolic Androgenic Steroids that are not included in Schedule III but that may not be lawfully obtained or used in the United States (including “designer steroids” and peptide hormones) shall also be con- sidered Performance Enhancing Substances covered by the Program. The following is a non-exhaustive list of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids that are covered by the Program: a. Androstadienedione, Androstanediol, Androstanedione, Androstenediol, Androstenedione, Androst-2-en-17-one (2-Androstenone, Delta-2), Androsterone, Bolandiol, Bolasterone, Boldenone, Boldione, Calusterone, Clos- tebol, Danazol, Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (Tur- inabol), Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Desoxy- methyltestosterone (DMT, Madol), Dihydrotestosterone, Drostanolone, Epiandrosterone, Epi-dihydrotestos- terone, Epitestosterone, Ethylestrenol, Fluoxymesterone, Formebolone, Furazabol, Gestrinone, 4-Hydroxytes-

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 tosterone, Mestanolone, Mesterolone, Methandienone, Methandriol, Methasterone (Superdrol), Methenolone, Methyldienolone, Methylnortestosterone, Methylsten- bolone (Ultradrol, M-Sten), Methyltestosterone, Methyl- trienolone (Metribolone), Mibolerone, Nandrolone, Norandrostenediol, Norandrostenedione, Norandroster- one, Norbolethone (Genabol), Norclostebol, Norethandro- lone, Noretiocholanolone, Oxabolone, Oxandrolone, Oxymesterone, Oxymetholone, Prasterone (DHEA), Prostanozolol, Quinbolone, Stanozolol, Stenbolone, Testosterone, Tetrahydrogestrinone, Trenbolone, and other substances with a similar chemical structure or sim- ilar biologic effect(s). b. Other Anabolic Agents including, but not limited to, Clenbuterol, Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs), Tibolone, Zeranol, and Zilpaterol. 3. Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors and Related Substances The following substances, and other substances with a similar chemical structure or similar biological effect(s), are prohibited: a. Growth Hormone (GH or hGH) and its releasing factors; b. Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), including all isomers of IGF-1 sometimes referred to as Mechano Growth Factors (MGFs); c. Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG), Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and their releasing factors; d. Growth Hormone Releasing Peptides, including, but not limited to, GHRP-2, GHRP-6, CJC-1295, Hexarelin and Ibutamoren; e. Peptide Hormones, including, but not limited to, AOD- 9604, Alexamorelin, Ipamorelin, Melanotan, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, Thymosin Beta 4 (TB-500) and Triptorelin; f. Corticotrophins and their releasing factors; and

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 g. Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (e.g., Erythro- poietin (EPO), Darbepoetin (dEPO), Hematide and Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA)). 4. Hormone and Metabolic Modulators The following substances, and other substances with a similar chemical structure or similar biological effect(s), are prohibited: a. Aromatase Inhibitors including, but not limited to, Anastrozole, Androstatrienedione (ATD), Androstene- trione (6-OXO), Aminoglutethimide, Dianastrozole, Exemestane, Formestane, Letrozole, and Testolactone; b. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs), in- cluding, but not limited to, Raloxifene, Tamoxifen, and Toremifene; c. Other Anti-Estrogens including, but not limited to, Clomiphene, Cyclofenil, and Fulvestrant; d. Agents modifying myostatin function(s) including, but not limited to, Myostatin Inhibitors; and e. Metabolic modulators, including Peroxisome Prolifer- ator Activated Receptor δ (PPARδ) agonists, including GW 1516, GW 0742 and AICAR.

C. Alcohol An Umpire’s blood alcohol content that is equal to or exceeds .04 within one hour prior to the start of the game will be considered “posi- tive” under the Program and will be subject to the discipline set forth in Section 8.A below. Alcohol is not considered a “Prohibited Substance” as defined above under the Program.

3. NUTRITIONAL AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS Because the nutritional and dietary supplement industry is not sub- ject to stringent government regulation, over-the-counter nutritional and dietary supplements may be mislabeled, or may contain or be contami- nated with a Performance Enhancing Substance which is not listed as an ingredient on the label. As a result, an Umpire may test positive for a Performance Enhancing Substance from taking a supplement. Such test

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 results will be deemed a positive test pursuant to Section 4.C below even if the Umpire claims he was not aware that the supplement contained a Performance Enhancing Substance, was mislabeled or was contaminated. Umpires are solely responsible for the substances they put in their bodies under the Program. The only supplements that can be used without the risk of a positive test result are supplements that have been certified under the NSF Certified for Sport program. The NSF Certified for Sport program pro- vides a guarantee that the product does not contain any Prohibited Substances. Umpires act at their own risk if they ingest any supplements that are not NSF Certified for Sport. An up-to-date list of NSF Certified for Sport products is available at www.NSFsport.com.

4. RANDOM TESTING

A. Frequency of Testing 1. All Umpires will be subject to up to four unannounced tests per year for the use of any Prohibited Substance and/or Alcohol. If an Umpire tests positive for a Prohibited Substance and/or Alcohol, DPOC may subject that Umpire to additional testing beyond the maximum four tests per year. 2. If an Umpire tests positive for any Prohibited Substance and/or Alcohol, he will be subject to the discipline set forth in Section 8 below.

B. Collection Procedures All Program testing will be conducted in compliance with the Collection Procedures and Testing Protocols set forth in Addendum A hereto.

C. Positive Test Results Any test conducted under the Program will be considered “positive” for a Prohibited Substance and/or Alcohol under the following circum- stances: 1. Any Prohibited Substance and/or Alcohol is detected in the specimen provided by the Umpire (certain Prohibited

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 Substance and Alcohol results are subject to the levels set forth in the Testing Protocols of Addendum A); 2. An Umpire fails or refuses to take a test pursuant to Section 4 or 5; or 3. An Umpire attempts to substitute, dilute, mask or adul- terate a specimen, attempts to impair the excretion of a Prohibited Substance and/or Alcohol in a specimen, or attempts to tamper with a test in any way (including, but not limited to, catherization, urine substitution and/or alteration); The determination of whether a test is “positive” will be made by DPOC.

5. REASONABLE CAUSE TESTING In the event that any DPOC member has or receives information that gives him reasonable cause to believe that an Umpire has engaged in the use, possession, distribution or sale of a Prohibited Substance or has engaged in Alcohol use that suggests dependence or that has interfered with his performance or his duties as an Umpire (“misuse of Alcohol”), such member will immediately present this information to the other DPOC members. Upon hearing the information presented, DPOC may either immediately determine that there is reasonable cause to believe that the Umpire has engaged in the use, possession, distribution or sale of a Prohibited Substance or has misused Alcohol, or DPOC may request that the Office of the Commissioner’s Department of Investigations conduct an investigation to determine additional facts. If DPOC determines that reasonable cause exists, the Umpire will be subject to immediate testing in accordance with the Collection Procedures and Testing Protocols set forth in Addendum A hereto. This testing may be in addition to the test- ing set forth in Section 4.A.1 above. If the Umpire tests positive for a Prohibited Substance and/or Alcohol, he will be subject to the discipline set forth in Section 8.

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 6. EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FOR DRUGS OF ABUSE OR ALCOHOL

A. Voluntary Self-Referral An Umpire who voluntarily comes forward to DPOC before being tested under the Program and admits to using a Drug of Abuse for the first time or admits to having Alcohol dependence (“Voluntary Self-Referral”) will not be subject to discipline under the Program for his use of a Drug of Abuse or Alcohol, except as set forth in Section 6.D below. The Umpire will be evaluated by the Medical Representative and shall be pre- scribed a Treatment Program pursuant to Sections 6.B and 6.C below. If the Umpire fails to cooperate with his Initial Evaluation or comply with his Treatment Program, he will be subject to the discipline set forth in Section 8.C.

B. Initial Evaluation An Umpire who is referred to DPOC (either through a positive test result, Voluntary Self-Referral, or otherwise) for the use or suspected use of a Drug of Abuse or the misuse of Alcohol will receive an evaluation from the Medical Representative (the “Initial Evaluation”). The purpose of the Initial Evaluation is to ascertain the type of Treatment Program that, in the opinion of the Medical Representative, would be most effec- tive for the Umpire involved.

C. Treatment Program 1. After concluding the Initial Evaluation and consulting with DPOC, the Medical Representative will determine whether the Umpire should be placed on a Treatment Program, and if so, the type of Treatment Program that, in the opinion of the Medical Representative, would be most effective for the Umpire involved. In devising the Treatment Program, the Medical Representative may consult with other treating physi- cians or experts in the field. The Treatment Program may include any or all of the following: counseling, in-patient treatment, out-patient treatment, and follow-up testing. 2. The Treatment Program must be in writing and signed by the Umpire. The Medical Representative must inform the Umpire

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 of the initial duration and content of the Treatment Program. During the course of the Umpire’s Treatment Program, the Medical Representative may change the duration and the con- tent of the Treatment Program, depending on the Umpire’s progress. The Treatment Program may, upon determination by the Medical Representative, be administered by someone other than the Medical Representative, but the Medical Representative shall maintain overall supervision of the Treatment Program. The health care professionals treating the Umpire must provide the Medical Representatives, at a fre- quency identified in the Treatment Program, with regular writ- ten status reports that detail the Umpire’s progress and compliance with the Treatment Program.

D. Failure to Comply with a Treatment Program 1. DPOC will determine whether an Umpire has failed to coop- erate with his Initial Evaluation or has failed to comply with his Treatment Program. 2. DPOC will make its determination whether an Umpire has failed to cooperate with an Initial Evaluation, or comply with a Treatment Program, by applying the following criteria: (a) An Umpire refuses to submit to an Initial Evaluation, including any follow-up meetings or tests required by the Medical Representatives. (b) An Umpire’s assigned health care professional informs the Medical Representative in a status report that the Umpire is not cooperating with the requirements of his Treatment Program. (c) An Umpire tests positive for a Prohibited Substance or Alcohol after his evaluation by the Medical Representative and written commitment to a Treatment Program. 3. An Umpire who fails to cooperate with his Initial Evaluation or comply with his Treatment Program will be subject to immedi- ate discipline as set forth in Section 8.C of the Program.

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 7. CONFIDENTIALITY

A. Disclosure of Umpire Information The Office of the Commissioner will use the utmost discretion in the dissemination of information about and will not make any public comments regarding an Umpire’s participation in the Program.

B. Umpire Authorization Any information regarding an Umpire’s test results or Treatment Program progress will not be deemed protected health information under the Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”). To the extent that any of the forgoing information could be deemed protected health information under HIPAA, the information will be deemed “health information” subject to disclosure to the Office of the Commissioner pur- suant to Paragraph 3 of the Authorization for the Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the Office of the Commissioner signed by each Umpire at the beginning of each year (which is attached as Addendum B hereto).

8. DISCIPLINE Umpires will be subject to the following discipline for violations of the Program. Umpires and the WUA will receive prompt written notice of any discipline:

A. Drug of Abuse or Alcohol Violations 1. First violation: 20-day suspension; 2. Second violation: 40-day suspension; and 3. Third violation: termination by the Office of the Commissioner.

B. Performance Enhancing Substance Violations 1. First violation: 50-day suspension; 2. Second violation: 100-day suspension; and 3. Third violation: termination by the Office of the Commissioner.

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 C. Failure to Comply with an Initial Evaluation or a Treatment Program If DPOC determines that an Umpire has failed to comply with his Initial Evaluation or Treatment Program, the Umpire shall be subject to the following discipline: 1. First failure to comply: 20-day suspension; 2. Second failure to comply: 40-day suspension; and 3. Third failure to comply: termination by the Office of the Commissioner.

D. Conviction for the Possession or Use of a Prohibited Substance An Umpire who is convicted or pleads guilty (including a plea of nolo contendere or similar plea) to the possession or use of a Prohibited Substance (including a criminal charge of attempt to possess or use) shall be subject to the following discipline: 1. First offense: minimum 50-day suspension; 2. Second offense: minimum 100-day suspension; and 3. Third offense: termination by the Office of the Commissioner.

E. Conviction for the Misuse of Alcohol An Umpire who is convicted or pleads guilty (including a plea of nolo contendere or a similar plea) for a crime relating to the misuse of Alcohol (e.g., conviction for driving under the influence) shall be subject to the following discipline: 1. First offense: minimum 50-day suspension; 2. Second offense: minimum 100-day suspension; and 3. Third offense: termination by the Office of the Commissioner.

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 F. Participation in the Sale or Distribution of a Prohibited Substance An Umpire who participates in the sale or distribution of a Prohibited Substance shall be subject to the following discipline: 1. First offense: one-year suspension and a $10,000 fine; and 2. Second offense: termination by the Office of the Commissioner.

G. Public Disclosure of Use of Prohibited Substance or Misuse of Alcohol If it is disclosed publicly or to a third party unrelated to Baseball that an Umpire has used a Prohibited Substance or misused Alcohol, the Umpire may be subject to immediate discipline under the Program. The level of such discipline will be determined by the Office of the Commissioner. The Office of the Commissioner may determine that the appropriate discipline for a violation of Section 8.G is reasonable cause testing.

H. Commissioner Discretion The Commissioner has the discretion to discipline an Umpire for any violation of the Program not referenced in Sections 8.A through 8.G above, including, but not limited to, non-analytical positives.

I. Suspensions All suspensions under the Program shall be without pay. Any disci- pline imposed for a violation of the Program shall be effective on the third business day after the discipline is issued. If an Umpire appeals the disci- pline before the effective date pursuant to Section 9 below, the Umpire’s discipline shall be held in abeyance until the appeal is decided.

9. APPEALS

A. Basis for Appeal An Umpire will be permitted to appeal a positive test result or a vio- lation of the Program in the following, limited circumstances:

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 1. Chain of Custody. The Umpire has sufficient reason to believe that the chain of custody of his specimen was not properly administered pursuant to requirements set forth in Addendum A and that error resulted in an erroneous positive test result. If the Umpire alleges a deviation from the Program’s Collection Procedures, the Umpire has the burden of demonstrating that the deviation affected the accuracy or reliability of the test result. 2. Laboratory Error. The Umpire has sufficient reason to believe that the laboratory did not properly administer the testing of the specimen which resulted in an erroneous positive test result. If the Umpire alleges a deviation from the Program’s Testing Protocols, the Umpire has the burden of demonstrating that the deviation affected the accuracy or reliability of the test result. 3. Therapeutic Use Exemption. The Umpire asserts entitlement to a Therapeutic Use Exemption pursuant to Section 10 below. 4. Exceptional Circumstances. DPOC, in its sole discretion, may permit an Umpire to appeal if the Umpire raises exceptional circumstances on the positive test result or violation of the Program.

B. Process for Filing an Appeal 1. In order for an Umpire’s appeal to be considered, the Umpire or the WUA must submit a written request stating the basis for his appeal within 48 hours after being informed of the positive test result. The basis for the appeal must be one of the three options set forth in Section 9.A above. The written request must be sent to the attention of Jonathan D. Coyles at the Office of the Commissioner Mr. Coyles’ contact information is as follows: Jonathan D. Coyles Office of the Commissioner of Baseball 245 Park Avenue New York, NY 10167 Phone: (212) 931-7859

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 Fax: (212) 949-5690 E-mail: [email protected] Upon receipt, the request for appeal will be forwarded to the DPOC representatives. 2. Any request for an appeal that is based on grounds other than those set forth in Section 9.A, or is untimely pursuant to Section 9.B.1 will be automatically rejected. 3. If the appeal is based on an asserted entitlement to a TUE, medical information should not be sent with the appeal. The appeal should merely state that the Covered Individual is asserting an entitlement to a TUE. After receipt of the appeal, the Covered Individual will be instructed on how to submit medical information directly to the Medical Representative. 4. If an Umpire is appealing to DPOC pursuant to Section 9.A.2 above and requests that his “B” specimen be tested to support an assertion that the laboratory test result for his “A” specimen was erroneous, the Office of the Commissioner shall pay for the test. 5. If requested by the Umpire, and in the discretion of DPOC, the Umpire will be afforded a telephone hearing to allow the Umpire an opportunity to present any evidence or witnesses that he believes are relevant to the appeal. 6. The telephone hearing conducted by DPOC will be informal and non-adversarial. All evidence must be presented by the Umpire to DPOC within 48 hours of the conclusion of the tele- phone hearing. DPOC will make a determination of whether the discipline should be sustained, modified or rescinded. An Umpire’s discipline will be held in abeyance until DPOC decides his appeal. 7. All decisions regarding appeals of discipline shall be in the sole discretion of DPOC. DPOC shall render a written deci- sion to the Umpire as soon as practicable, and may sustain, modify, or rescind the discipline originally imposed. The deci- sion by DPOC shall constitute full, final and complete dispo- sition of the appeal, and shall not be appealable in any forum.

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10. THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTION (“TUE”)

A. Basis for a TUE An Umpire authorized to ingest a Prohibited Substance through a valid, medically appropriate prescription provided by a duly licensed physician may apply to receive a TUE for the Prohibited Substance. To be “medically appropriate,” the Umpire must have a documented medical need under the standards accepted in the United States or Canada for the prescription in the prescribed dosage. The use of a Prohibited Substance to increase “low-normal” levels of any endogenous hormone will not be considered medically appropriate. The Medical Representative will con- sider, among other factors, whether there is a reasonable therapeutic alter- native to the use of a Prohibited Substance. A urine specimen that is found to contain a Prohibited Substance will not be deemed a positive test result if such specimen was provided by an Umpire who was granted a TUE for that specific medication. An Umpire with a TUE for a Prohibited Substance also does not violate the Program by possessing or using the specific medication for which the TUE was granted.

B. Procedure An Umpire seeking a TUE must notify, or cause the issuing physi- cian to notify, the Medical Representative of the existence of the pre- scription for the Prohibited Substance. To obtain a TUE, an Umpire should complete the form attached as Addendum C hereto and forward a completed copy along with a copy of their prescription to the Medical Representative before a drug test is conducted under the Program. If an Umpire uses any Prohibited Substance before being granted a TUE from the Medical Representative, he runs the risk of being subject to discipline for violating the Program should the Medical Representative ultimately deny the request for a TUE. Whenever requested to so by the Medical Representative, the Umpire shall provide, or cause the issuing physician to provide, docu- mentation supporting the issuance of the prescription. The Medical

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C. Determination and Duration of a TUE Following a review of the submitted documentation and, if neces- sary, consultation with an expert in the area covered by the prescription, the Medical Representative shall determine whether to grant the TUE. The Medical Representative shall report that determination to DPOC and the Umpire. Unless the Medical Representative determines otherwise, the maxi- mum effective period of a TUE is one year from the date the TUE is granted. A TUE is not automatically renewed. An Umpire must apply for a renewal of the TUE if he is still taking the prescribed medication on an annual basis.

11. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS DPOC, in consultation with the WUA and outside experts, shall develop educational programs and materials supporting the objectives of the Program each season. Educational materials will be distributed to all Umpires in Spring Training and throughout each season.

12. COSTS OF THE PROGRAM Any costs for the treatment and testing of Umpires on a Treatment Programs which are not covered by the Umpires’ insurance plan shall be borne by the Umpire. The costs of all other testing conducted under the Program shall be borne by the Office of the Commissioner.

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COLLECTION PROCEDURES AND TESTING PROTOCOLS

I. TEST SCHEDULING AND NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES Drug Free Sport and Collectors will follow the following test sched- uling and notification procedures. An Umpire should immediately inform the Office of the Commissioner if Drug Free Sport or a Collector does not comply with any of these procedures: 1. Drug Free Sport and/or the Collector will not provide Umpires with advance notice of a collection occurring under the Program. 2. The Collector will arrive at the ballpark no earlier than 30 min- utes prior to a collection. 3. Umpires selected for testing must report to the collection area immediately upon notification. Under no circumstances are Umpires to be notified that they have been selected for testing prior to their arrival at the ballpark.

II. URINE SPECIMEN COLLECTION PROCEDURES All Collectors and Umpires must adhere to the following collection procedures. An Umpire should immediately inform the Office of the Com- missioner if a Collector does not comply with any of these procedures: 1. Only those authorized by the Collector will be allowed in the collection area. 2. The Collector shall not be responsible for providing food or fluid to Umpires. 3. Upon entering the collection area, the Collector will record the date and time of the Umpire’s arrival to the collection area and the Umpire will provide photo identification. If the Umpire does not have photo identification, a Club representative shall positively identify Umpire. 4. The Umpire may not carry any item into the collection area when a specimen is being provided.

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 5. The Umpire must remain in visual contact with the Collector until the collection is complete. 6. When ready to urinate, the Umpire will select a sealed beaker from a supply of such. The beaker will be kept in the Collector’s sight at all times 7. The Collector will monitor the furnishing of the urine speci- men by the Umpire under direct visual observation until a specimen of at least 85 mL is produced. The Collector must have a clear and unobstructed view of the passing of the spec- imen. 8. If the Umpire is unable to provide a complete specimen and must leave the collection area for a reason approved by the Collector, the Umpire must either: (1) remain with the Collector and during this time the Umpire is responsible for keeping the beaker closed and controlled under the observa- tion of the Collector; or (2) the incomplete specimen must be packaged in accordance with the “Partial Specimen Protocol” below. The Umpire will be monitored by a Chaperone until he returns to provide a complete specimen at a time determined by the Collector. 9. The Collector who observed the furnishing of the urine speci- men will attest by signature that the specimen was provided under his direct observation. 10. In the presence of the Umpire, the Collector will pour off a small amount of the specimen into another vial and measure the specimen’s specific gravity (“SG”). If the specimen has a SG below 1.005, the specimen shall continue to be processed and sent to the laboratory in accordance with these procedures, except that the Collector shall note that the SG is out-of-range. The Umpire will be required to provide additional specimens under direct observation until a specimen is provided which meets the SG requirements. 11. The second specimen and subsequent specimens will only be sent to the laboratory if they are within the acceptable SG range. Otherwise, the specimen is to be discarded in the

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III. PARTIAL SPECIMEN PROTOCOLS Umpires who, prior to a game, provide a partial urine specimen (i.e., a urine specimen less than the required 85 mL) and must leave the col- lection area to participate in pregame activities must be monitored by a Chaperone. The Umpire must choose to either: 1. Discard the partial urine specimen, participate in required pregame activities and return to the collection site to provide another specimen; or 2. Package the partial specimen as outlined below, leave the packaged, partial specimen in the control of the Collector, par-

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 ticipate in required pregame activities and return to the collec- tion site to complete the specimen. Partial Specimen Packaging Protocol: 1. The partial urine specimen must remain in the collection beaker. 2. The Umpire will select a set of specimen seals provided from a supply of such. 3. The set of specimen seals includes five bar code seals (a seal for the A vial, a seal for the B vial, a shipping box seal, a seal for the Specimen Processing Form and a seal for the Umpire’s copy of the Specimen Processing Form) and one blank extra seal. 4. The Collector will place a Specimen Processing Form bar code seal on the white and pink copy of the Specimen Processing Form. 5. The Collector will have the Umpire initial the blank extra seal and place it on the beaker containing the partial specimen in such a way that the act of opening the beaker would cause the seal to be broken. 6. The Collector will place the sealed beaker in the larger com- partment of the plastic shipping bag. 7. The Collector will seal the plastic bag in the same manner it is sealed for shipping of a complete specimen. 8. The Collector will have the Umpire initial a tamper evident seal placed on the bag in such a way that any subsequent seal breakage or tampering would be evident to the Umpire. 9. The sealed, initialed specimen will remain with the Collector in the collection site. 10. After the Umpire returns to the collection site, the Umpire will show his identification to the Collector, inspect the bag con- taining the beaker to ensure it is his specimen and inspect the tamper evident seal on the beaker. If the Umpire is satisfied that the bag and seal are unbroken and tamper-free, the Umpire

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IV. TESTING PROTOCOLS Drugs of Abuse Drugs Confirmation Test Level (ng/mL) Cannabinoids 15 Opiates/Metabolites 1000

Performance Enhancing Substances A test will be considered positive if any Performance Enhancing Substance as defined in Section 2.B of the Program is present. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, if Nandrolone metabolites are detected in a specimen in an amount less than 2 ng/mL, the test will not be considered positive.

Alcohol A test will be considered positive if the Umpire’s blood alcohol level is equal to or exceeds .04 within one hour prior to the start of a game.

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AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

In order for the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball (the “Office of the Commissioner”) to obtain your personal health information as required under Article 8 of the Basic Agreement between the Office of the Commissioner and the World Umpires Association (the “Basic Agreement”), the Privacy Rule contained in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) requires the Office of the Commissioner to secure your written authorization for the use and dis- closure of your protected health information. 1. My name is ______. I hereby authorize my health information to be disclosed to the Office of the Commissioner and the World Umpires Association, but only as described in this Authorization. 2. I hereby authorize any physician, hospital, or other health care provider that has examined, treated or rendered medical services to me during the period from January __, ____ through January __, ____, whether selected by me, by the Office of the Commissioner or by the World Umpires Association to release health information about me to the Office of the Commissioner that relates to any med- ical services that I have received or any medical examination that I have undergone but only as it pertains to or may have an impact on my employment as a Major League Umpire with the Office of the Commissioner. 3. This Authorization applies to any and all health information about me from any health care provider who treats or examines me in accordance with Article 8 of the Basic Agreement and Major League Baseball’s Umpire Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. The purpose of these disclosures is to provide health information to the Office of the Commissioner and the World Umpires Association, but only as it pertains to or may impact my ability, condition, or fit- ness to work as a Major League Umpire. This Authorization is lim-

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______Umpire Printed Name

______Umpire Signature Date

(A signed copy of this Authorization will be provided to the individual giving the Authorization.)

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Request for Major League Baseball Umpire Therapeutic Use Exemption (“TUE”)

Please complete all sections and send to the Medical Representative (Laurence M. Westreich, M.D.) by e-mail (Lwestreich@parkwest associates. com) or by confidential fax (973-509-1446). Dr. Westreich can also be reached by phone at 212-579-7845.

Umpire Information:

Last Name: ______First Name: ______

E-mail: ______Cell Phone: ______

Date of Birth: ______

Medical Information:

Prescribing Physician’s Name: ______

Address: ______

Phone Number: ______E-mail or Fax: ______

Medical Condition or Diagnosis: ______

Medication(s) on the Prohibited Substances List for Which Requesting a TUE:

1. ______

2. ______

TUE Information: New TUE? Yes: ____ Renewal TUE? Yes: ____

Year of Most Recent TUE: ______

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______Umpire Signature Date

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64299 BASEBALL : Agreement ADDENDA AL 1/8/15 AL 1/9/15 AL 1/12/15 AL 1/14/15 AL 3/6/15 Daniel R. Halem Chief Legal Officer

Via E-Mail

Brian Lam, Esq. General Counsel World Umpires Association 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20004

Re: Defined Benefit Plan

Dear Brian:

The 2015-2019 Basic Agreement provides that Major League umpires hired before January 1, 2015 will continue to participate in The American and National Leagues of Professional Baseball Clubs Retirement Income Plan for Umpires (the “Defined Benefit Plan”) in accordance with plan terms. This is to confirm that it is the parties’ pres- ent, good faith intent to maintain the current Defined Benefit Plan for existing participants for the duration of their umpiring careers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, both parties recognize that the maintenance of the Defined Benefit Plan is subject to its continuing legal- ity under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Internal Revenue Code and any other applicable law. Furthermore, despite this letter expressing the parties’ intent, we agree that neither party is waiving any future bargaining rights under the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the Defined Benefit Plan and the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball Umpires’ Defined Contribution Plan, and this letter (and any bargaining that preceded it) shall not be used as evi- dence in any subsequent litigation (including any grievance or National

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Sincerely,

Daniel R. Halem

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Brian Lam, Esq. General Counsel World Umpires Association 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20004

Re: Electronic Medical Records System

Dear Brian:

This is to confirm the understanding of the parties that: (1) consis- tent with the requirements of the 2015-2019 Basic Agreement, including Addendum B to Major League Baseball’s Umpire Drug and Alcohol Testing Program that will be attached thereto, the Office of the Com- missioner shall have the right to maintain umpire medical records on an electronic medical records system; and (2) the medical staff of a Major League Club may be granted access to the electronic medical records of an umpire by the Office of the Commissioner’s medical staff in order to provide emergency medical treatment to an umpire, or administer other medical care to which an umpire may consent. This side letter does not modify, change or otherwise limit the rights of the Office of the Commissioner under Article 8 of the Basic Agreement.

Sincerely,

Daniel R. Halem

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December 17, 2014

Via E-Mail

Brian Lam, Esq. General Counsel World Umpires Association 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20004

Re: International Business Development

Dear Brian:

This is to confirm our agreement that, if an umpire desires to engage in business development activity in connection with an international event, such umpire must obtain pre-approval from the Senior Vice President, International Business, for costs associated with such activity.

Very truly yours,

Daniel R. Halem

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December 17, 2014

Via E-Mail

Brian Lam, Esq. General Counsel World Umpires Association 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20004

Re: Other Medical Benefits

Dear Brian:

This is to confirm that, in addition to the medical benefits provided by Article 18 and Addendum F of the Basic Agreement, the Office of the Commissioner shall be permitted to provide an annual skin cancer screen- ing (and receive all health information, including family history health information, that is relevant to the performance of such screening) as part of each umpire’s annual physical exam. The Officer of the Commissioner also shall provide umpires with a confidential employee assistance pro- gram through the Sand Creek Group.

Very truly yours,

Daniel R. Halem

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Brian Lam, Esq. General Counsel World Umpires Association 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20004

Re: Statements to the Media

Dear Brian:

Article 9.E.2 of the Basic Agreement generally provides that umpires shall not be disciplined for comments made to the media at the Office of the Commissioner’s request. Notwithstanding such provision, this is to confirm the parties’ understanding and agreement that the Office of the Commissioner maintains the discretion to discipline an umpire who is insubordinate when speaking to the media. For purposes of this agree- ment, an umpire will be considered insubordinate if, after consultation with the Office of the Commissioner, he intentionally disregards or acts contrary to a clear and direct instruction.

Very truly yours,

Daniel R. Halem

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Brian Lam, Esq. General Counsel World Umpires Association 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20004

Re: Umpire Payroll Administration

Dear Brian:

This letter describes the process by which the Office of the Commissioner will administer payroll deductions and tax withholdings for umpires. The Office of the Commissioner believes that this process complies with the payroll deduction and tax laws in the state and local jurisdictions in which umpires perform services and reside. If the Office of the Commissioner is required to change these procedures in order to comply with applicable laws, it will provide notice to the WUA. 1. The WUA agrees that the Officer of the Commissioner is author- ized to make any necessary deductions from and/or any rate adjustments to an umpire’s salary, bonus, or per diem payments in order to ensure that an umpire is not overpaid in any calendar year. 2. Between January and November of each year, the Office of the Commissioner will withhold state and local taxes from an umpire’s pay- check utilizing the same methodology that was utilized during the 2009 season. The amounts that are withheld from each paycheck will be an approximation of the taxes that will be owed by each umpire to the vari- ous jurisdictions in which the umpire may work. 3. In December of each year (or earlier in the case of per diem pay- ments), the Office of the Commissioner will reconcile the withholdings

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Sincerely,

Daniel R. Halem

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Brian Lam, Esq. General Counsel World Umpires Association 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20004

Re: World Series Assignments

Dear Brian:

This is to confirm our agreement that, prior to the announcement of a decision to have the same umpire or umpires work consecutive World Series, the Chief Baseball Officer of Major League Baseball shall meet and confer with the President of the WUA. Nothing in this letter is intended to alter the rights of the Office of the Commissioner under Article 15 of the Basic Agreement.

Sincerely,

Daniel R. Halem

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December 17, 2014 Via E-Mail

Brian Lam, Esq. General Counsel World Umpires Association 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20004

Re: Game Postponements

Dear Brian:

This is to confirm our agreement to supplement Standards and On- Field Operations Regulation 2-6 as follows: Starting with the games after the All-Star Break and continuing through August 31, 2015, during the final series of the season between two Clubs in the home ballpark of either Club—even if a game has not yet begun—the umpires shall be the sole authority empowered to determine whether a game shall not be started because of unsuitable weather conditions or the unfit conditions of the play- ing field. From September 1, 2015 through the end of the season (includ- ing the postseason), the Chief Baseball Officer shall be the sole authority empowered to determine whether a game shall not be started because of unsuitable weather conditions or the unfit conditions of the playing field.

Sincerely,

Daniel R. Halem

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