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Poor Time Play Execution

Topics: Time Play

The Padres and Mets played at Citi Field on September 17, 2025. In the top of the sixth inning, the Padres had Elías Díaz on second and Fernando Tatis Jr. on first with two outs when Luis Arraez hit safely to right field. The ball was fielded by Juan Soto, who gunned down Arraez at…

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Controversial No Tag-Up Call at Chase Field: Orioles’ O’Neil Caught in Umpire Oversight

Topics: tag attempt

The Orioles and D’backs played at Chase Field on April 8, 2025. In the top of the seventh, the O’s had Cedric Mullins on third base, Tyler O’Neil on second, and Gary Sánchez on first, with one out when Jackson Holliday, facing Shelby Miller, lined out to Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in left field. The D’backs’…

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Langford’s Missed Base and Gonzalez’s Missed Tag: Appeal Play

Topics: Appeal

Play No. 1 The Rangers and Red Sox played at Fenway on May 7th. In the top of the third, the Rangers had Josh Jung on second and Jonah Heim on third with one out when Wyatt Langford hit a tapper to the third base side of the mound. The ball was fielded by Tanner…

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When Should an Umpire Call a Ground Ball Fair or Foul?

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