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Field Umpire Ejecting a Player

Keith Lane from Avenel, NJ asks:

Can a field umpire throw out a player during an MLB game?

Yes, every umpire on the field has the authority to eject any player, coach, or man... Read More

Deflecting A Ball Fair

Jim from Salisbury, PA asks:

If a pop fly goes foul of 1st base and the first baseman tries to catch it but it bounces out of his glove and lands fair is it still foul?

Yes. ... Read More

Stealing on a Dropped Third Strike

Kirk from Texas asks:

There is a runner at first base with no outs. The hitter swings and misses on strike 3, and the catcher drops the ball. If the runner at first base was making an at... Read More