C.B. Bucknor, a veteran Major League Baseball umpire, will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 season. He has accepted a voluntary buyout offer from Major League Baseball, marking the end of his three-decade career as an umpire.
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Umpire C.B. Bucknor to Retire After 2026 MLB Season
C.B. Bucknor, a veteran umpire in Major League Baseball, has announced his retirement effective at the end of the 2026 season after accepting a voluntary buyout from the league. His career spans over thirty years.
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Controversial umpire C.B. Bucknor taking buyout to retire after 2026 MLB season
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Umpire C.B. Bucknor to Retire After 2026 MLB Season