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Blue Jays Called for Obstruction, Manager Tossed
Topics: Appeal, Baseline, Latest News, Obstruction, Runners
Blue Jays manager John Gibbons was ejected during the top of the eighth inning by umpire Vic Carapazza after Carapazza ruled a Type A obstruction on second baseman Devon Travis during a rundown with Franciso Lindor in the eighth inning of the Indians-Blue Jays game on May 8 in Toronto. Cleveland had runners on second…
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New Baseline Rule (2017) Changes Umpire Interpretation
Topics: Baseline, Latest News, Rules Changes, Runners
Prior to the 2017 season, a runner’s baseline (excluding a rundown) was restricted by the fielder’s tag attempt with ball in glove or hand and extended toward the runner. This season, however, there is a rule change. A fielder no longer has to have ball in glove or hand extended toward the runner to restrict…
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