MLB umpire Ángel Hernández retiring after 3 decades  —  MLB umpire Ángel Hernández is retiring effective immediately, ending a controversial three-decade-long career that in recent years turned Hernández into a source of consternation with players and a punching bag among fans on social media.

Controversial MLB umpire Angel Hernandez to retire immediately  —  Baseball's most controversial umpire is calling it a career.  Angel Hernandez, who has been criticized by many in the game for decades, will retire.  —  MLB first approached Hernandez about the possibility of retiring earlier this season, according a baseball source.