Baseball rules

You have to give MLB and its umpires credit. There really isn’t anyone more hilarious to eject over sticky substances on his hand than Max Scherzer. No one’s going to look more ridiculous arguing their case, everyone in the stadium is going…

Major League Baseball has certainly gotten its plaudits for the rule changes for the 2023 season, mostly because it’s sped up the game to well under three hours. Strikeouts and walks are still about where they’ve always been, but more…

One week into the MLB season, the rule changes are by and large a huge success. It seems that fans and players alike overwhelmingly like the changes. Kyle Schwarber did something that's only been done 11 other times in MLB history | Stats…

There was bound to be an adjustment period as MLB entered the pitch clock era, and my question is, did basketball handle the implementation of the shot clock as poorly as this? Manny Machado was the first player to earn a strike via clock…

College umpire suspended for one of the worst calls you’ll ever see.Image: Getty ImagesSomewhere Fred VanVleet is smiling and cursing happily after a subpar official received his just due. The University of New Orleans defeated Mississippi…

Wandy Peralta struck out a batter in 20 secondsPhoto: New York Yankees (Getty Images)The traditions involved with going to a baseball game are unbeatable. Even if you’re not a fan of the game, enjoying a day out of the house and talking…

“This is baseball in 2023,” the NESN announce crew noted after an automatic strike three call.Screenshot: NESNThe new rules set for the upcoming MLB season are sure to change baseball forever, and the most impactful change will undoubtedly…

Behold, a baseballPhoto: APLeather is popping, grunts from a mound are being emitted, and GMs are already coming up with lame excuses in the sun —it must be spring training! Pitchers and catchers have reported in Florida and Arizona, and…

Image: Getty ImagesAutomatic strike zones, or ABS, or Robo-umps, have been the Valhalla for a certain section of baseball fans (one I happen to be a part of). Watching Angel Hernandez or Doug Eddings try and guess where the strike zone is…

Photo: Getty ImagesI love umpires. I don’t love to hate them like other baseball fans do though. I’ve always leaned in the direction of leniency. I know that officiating in any sport is difficult, thankless, and downright hazardous to your…