I have been to quite a few baseball games in my life......from the Red Sox in Fenway Park.....A few Yankees spring training games in Fort Lauderdale....and more recently to Florida Marlins games.....One thing I have noticed is that the umpires NEVER seem to drink any water (or other fluids) during the game. During the "break in the action" when there is an ad on the TV at home, sometimes the home plate and third base ump may chat a bit.....but never seen them get a drink.

If it's a hot day, you had better believe they drink during a game. They simply go into the dugout between innings. You probably haven't noticed because you weren't paying close enough attention, or it wasn't a hot enough day for the umpire to want a drink.

maybe before and after the game, they really do have no place for it.

They do, but I've only seen it usually only on hot/humid days. There have been a number of incidents over the years where umpires have been affected by the heat

I think there was a directive from the union heads or league to take measures protecting their health.

They probably drink something when the players switch sides.

Before and After.

They dont have time to drink during a ball game. Fans wont put up with even a minute of drinking by the umpires.

I've been to hundreds of games during my life time and I've seen umpires drink water all of the time. Can't imagine why you've never seen it. I've even seen it on TV many times. Usually the home team bat boy will bring bottled water out to them between innings. I've even seen them going into dugouts and drink from the water fountains.

The way that some of them umpire the game you'ld think they were drinking tequilla rather than water!