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Juggling a Fly Ball to Prevent a Runner From Tagging Up?

Alex from Fremont asks:

There is a runner on third with less than two outs. The batter hits a deep fly ball and, instead of catching the ball cleanly, which would allow the runner to tag ... Read More

Where is the Third Baseman in an Overshift?

Bill Ludwig from British Columbia, Canada asks:

Why are the Blue Jays playing against the Red Sox without a third baseman?

Although impossible to know without seeing the actu... Read More

Advancing A Strike Three Passed Ball

Bob Fontaine from Silver Spring, MD asks:

If the catcher misses a pitched ball on strike three and there are runners on second or third, is/are the runner(s) allowed to advance? If not, c... Read More

Abandoning the Bases on a Walk

George McDermott from Fullerton, CA asks:

With the bases loaded, a batter walks and the man on third base is awarded home as a result of the walk. Is the man on third requir... Read More

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