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Time Play 2023

Topics: Time Play

The Marlins and Mets played at Citi Field on April 7, 2023. In the bottom of the seventh, the Mets had Mark Canha on third and Eduardo Escobar on first with one out when Tomás Nido, facing Tanner Scott, lofted a fly to left field that was caught by Jesús Sánchez. Canha tagged-up at third…

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The Previous MLB Attempts to Shorten the Game

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with former Major League Baseball umpire, Marty Springstead. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Marty about the attempts at the time of trying to shorten the game.

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Plays at the Plate

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with MLB umpire Jim Reynolds. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jim about the different types of plays at the plate and what umpires are looking for on those plays.

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What is the Strike Zone?

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with MLB umpire Jim Reynolds. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jim to explain what the strike zone is.  

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The Conversation Between Catchers and Home Plate Umpires

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with MLB umpire Jim Reynolds. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Jim about the conversations that go on between catchers and home plate umpires during the game.

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The Right of Way

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It’s imperative that players on both sides of the ball understand when they have the “Right of Way.” When a fielder is attempting to make a play, the runner must avoid him. And  when a defensive player does not have possession of the ball, or is not in the act of receiving a throw, the…

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Batter-Runner Interference

Topics: Expert Analysis, Interference

Play No. 1 The Rangers and A’s played in Oakland on May 26th.  In the bottom of the seventh, Christian Bethancourt was batting with the bases empty and no outs facing Martin Perez. Bethancourt bunted the ball between the mound and the first baseline. Perez fielded the ball and tossed to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe….

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Rapid Fire Rules Questions with MLB Umpire Greg Gibson

Topics: Expert Analysis

MLB umpire Greg Gibson joins Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh for a series of rapid fire rules questions to help you better understand the rules of baseball in a fun way.

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What Happened to the Baseline?

Topics: Baseline, Expert Analysis

Major League Baseball rules have changed and there is no such thing as a “baseline” anymore. Major League Umpire, Greg Gibson and Cincinnati Reds broadcaster, Chris Welsh explain how the rule is now about the runners “basepath” in a simple and easy to follow video.

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Detached Equipment Rule

Topics: Equipment, Expert Analysis, Interference
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