regulations on visits to the mound

RulesMLB Umpire Manual

TRIPS TO THE MOUND—APPROVED RULINGS

Rule 5.10(L): (1) In the top of the second inning, the catcher goes out and talks to the pitcher. Later in the same inning, the pitching coach goes out and talks to the pitcher. Does the pitcher have to be removed from the game?     Ruling: No. This is the second visit, but it…

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