How Does a Runner Miss 1B and Be Ruled Safe?
In the first game of the August 7, 2021, doubleheader between the Red Sox and Blue Jays, the following play created a unique situation. In the top of the sixth, the Sox had Bobby Dalbec on 2B and Jonathan Arauz on 1B with one out when Alex Verdugo hit a ground ball to Santiago Espinal….
Teammate Interference
Crazy Play at Home Plate – Three Rules Questions Raised in One Play
When Should an Umpire Call a Batted Ball Fair or Foul?
Christian Yelich Called Out After Overrunning 1B
Reds’ Pitcher Steps Off Rubber and Delivers a Pitch…Is That Legal?
Andrew McCutchen Called Out of the Baseline…What?
Did Andrew McCutchen go beyond the legal three feet base path to avoid this tag? You make the call. Then, read the expert analysis by Rich Marazzi on what is legal on the base paths. Expert Analysis by Rich Marazzi In the bottom of the seventh with the score tied, 4-4, the Phils had Andrew…
This Ground Ball To The Pitcher was Ruled a Hit! The Rulebook Allowed It…
Trea Turner of the Nationals came to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning on May 2, 2021, when the Nats hosted the Marlins. After fouling off several pitches, Marlins pitcher, Zach Pop induced a slow comebacker which looked like an easy out to end the inning. However, after Pop fielded the ball…
Controversial Obstruction Call has Manager and Coaches Scratching their Heads
Beginning 2024, pro rules (OBR, MLB) will no longer allow a fielder who is not in possession of the ball to block a base (1B, 2B, 3B) or impede a runner. It will be enforced similar to the Home Plate Collision Rule. New Rule Explained Here: https://baseballrulesacademy.com/obstruction-enforcement-at-all-bases-in-2024/ The Brewers hosted the Marlins on Wednesday…
