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Dropped Strike Three Confusion
Topics: Batter Interference, Batter Runner, Dead Ball Area, Interference, Official Baseball Rules, Umpire Manual Rules, Video - Batter
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Obstruction? Interference? Nothing? You make the call!
Topics: Baseline, Batted Ball, Deflected Ball, Fielding, Interference, Obstruction, Official Baseball Rules, Placing Runners, Runner Interference, Umpire Manual Rules, Video - Fielder, Video - Runner
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How Rex Hudler (as a Rookie) Once Fooled a Veteran Umpire into a HBP
Topics: Video - Broadcaster Rules Challenge
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AAA Bases are Larger and Closer in 2021
Topics: Base, Baseline, Definitions, Rules Changes
In an effort to reduce injuries and add offense to the game, MLB has changed the bases in the minor leagues at AAA level. The new bases are flatter (by 1 1/2 inches) and larger (by 3 inches) than the existing bases. The baseline from home to 1B is measured from the back tip…
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The Contentious Life of the Ghost Runner: Controversial Extra-Innings Rule Back for 2022
Topics: Latest News, Official Baseball Rules, Rules Changes
Sixty-five years ago this week, the defending World Champion New York Yankees beat the Washington Senators 2-1 on an Opening Day walk-off hit. The hero that day was third baseman Andy Carey, who came up with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth and fouled off six pitches before hitting a single to…
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2023 MLB Rule Changes Reference Guide
Topics: Rules Changes
MLB 2023 Rule Change Reference Sheet
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MLB 2023 Pitch Timer Procedures
Topics: Pitch Timer, Rules Changes, Uncategorized
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