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Pitchers Ejected Without Warning

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If the umpires determine that a pitcher is intentionally throwing at a batter, they can eject a pitcher without warning, or they can toss both the manager and the pitcher per rule 6.02 (a) (9) following crew consultation. This past week two pitchers were ejected in such fashion. The first one occurred in the July…

August 1, 2023 Expert Analysis

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Jansen Called for Three Pitch Timer Violations in the Same Inning

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Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen was called for three pitch timer violations by plate umpire Derek Thomas in Boston on May 13, 2023 when the Red Sox fell to the Cardinals, 4-3. Jansen fell victim to the Max Scherzer rule that was born in a spring training game. With the BoSox holding a 3-1 lead…

May 20, 2023 Expert Analysis

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Teammate Interference

Topics: Interference, Replay Review, Runner Interference, Uncategorized

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Ball gets lodged in outfield wall. What happens now?

Topics: Base Awards, Dead Ball Area, Expert Analysis, Lodged Ball, Official Baseball Rules, Replay Review

Lodged Baseballs Per rule 5.05 (a) (7), a ball is considered lodged if, in the judgment of the umpire, the natural trajectory of the flight of the ball is interrupted long enough to affect further play. A batted ball that sticks in a fence, scoreboard, shrubbery or vines located on the playing field should be…

January 12, 2020 Base Awards Dead Ball Area Expert Analysis Lodged Ball Official Baseball Rules Replay Review

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Pitchers Ejected Without Warning

Jansen Called for Three Pitch Timer Violations in the Same Inning

Teammate Interference

Ball gets lodged in outfield wall. What happens now?

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