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Base Coach Questioning an Umpire

Lee from Burlington, NC asks:

Can an assistant base coach question an umpires call in a respectful manner?

The MLB rule book says that only a manager can ask for an appeal o... Read More

Bounced Third Strike

Steven Baird from Sterling Heights, MI asks:

A batter swings and misses on the third strike. The pitch hits the ground and the catcher catches the ball on the bounce. The runner can not a... Read More

Tagging On a Third Out?

Ctwinne asks:

After a pop fly is caught with 2 outs, can a runner at third tag up and run for home?

No, once the ball is caught and the umpire calls the batter out for t... Read More

Fielder Tagging First Base Without Stepping On It

Victor Fernandez from Miami, FL asks:

To force out a batter at first base, does a fielder have to touch the base with their foot, or can they touch the base with any part of their body?Read More