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Out For Not Tagging Up On A Foul Ball

Removing a Pitcher After Two Mound Visits in an Inning

Col from Queensland, Australia asks:

If a coach or manager visits a pitcher twice in an inning, is the pitcher required to leave the game?

Yes! On the second trip to a single... Read More

Intentionally Throwing the Ball Out of Play

Skip Leuthke from Ohio asks:

Can a fielder intentionally throw a ball out of play to prevent a runner from advancing?

Although there is technically no rule saying that the fi... Read More

Foul Tip Steal

Rod from Wisconsin asks:

With one out a hit and run is on but the batter foul tips into the catchers glove. Can the runner steal second base?

Yes, the runner can steal second... Read More

Batted Ball Bouncing off the Rubber and Caught on the Fly

Tony Singer from Ney, Ohio asks:

A batted baseball hits the pitching rubber without touching the ground and is caught in the air before touching the ground. Is the batter out?
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