Some of us feel like MLB owes us some money or at least some credit. With the addition of the “Ghost Runner Rule” (also known as the “Designated Runner” or “Automatic Runner”), you may have noticed that the fabrication of your childhood became a professional reality. The rule started as a way to limit injuries … Read more
An umpire in baseball is the person who makes the calls on the field. They are responsible for ruling on plays, making sure the game is played fairly, and enforcing the rules of baseball. Umpires have a lot of responsibility, and their decisions can impact the outcome of a game. That’s why it’s important to … Read more
Extra innings in baseball can be a real test of endurance for players and fans alike. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at extra innings in baseball and explain why they are so important to the game. Stay tuned! Most people know that baseball games generally consist of nine innings (or maybe seven … Read more
You may have heard of the phrase “doubleheader” in baseball. What does it mean? A doubleheader is a day when two teams play two baseball games. Although the occurrence is less frequent now, it still occurs. The reason and length of the doubleheader are often dependent upon several different factors but can be influenced by … Read more
Illegal pitches in baseball can be a bit confusing. There are specific rules for what types of pitches are illegal, and when they are considered illegal. In this blog post, we will break down the rules for illegal pitches in baseball. Stay tuned to learn more about this interesting aspect of the game. All competitive … Read more
MVR in baseball, or Mound Visits Remaining, is a term you may have heard but might not know the definition of. In this article, we will explore what MVR is and the role it plays in the game of baseball. We’ll also take a look at how the 5-visit policy came to be and its … Read more
There are a lot of sports where games can end in a tie. Football has ties. Soccer matches often end in ties. But can baseball games end in a tie? The answer is yes, but it is complicated. There are several factors that can lead to a tie, but it is a rare event in … Read more
Do you know how to read a baseball scoreboard? Most fans know the basics, but there is more to it than just reading the score. In this post, we will teach you how to read a baseball scoreboard and what all of the abbreviations and terms mean. So, if you’re looking to brush up on … Read more
Have you ever watched a batter start a swing and then try to hold the bat back? You have then watched a batter try to check their swing. As a batter, you have fractions of a second to make a decision about when you swing your bat, how you swing your bat, and where you … Read more
A foul ball can make or break a play, a game, or a season. Sometimes you will see a batter hit a screaming foul ball that lands 400 feet from home plate and then the next swing is the third strike. For the most part, foul balls are pretty easy to call or determine. In … Read more