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Passing Notes From The Stands

Eric from New York asks:

Can scouts pass notes to the dugout during a AAA ball game?

According to rule 3.09, "No manager, coach or playershall address any spectator before or... Read More

Blocking A Base

Rufus from Indiana asks:

While sliding into 3rd base, the baseman's foot is blocking the base. The runner slides and is called out because 3rd baseman's foot is between base and base runn... Read More

Tag Without The Ball

Richard Adams from Nebraska asks:

In baseball can you tag out a guy without the ball being in the mitt?

When a fielder tags a runnner he must tag him with t... Read More

Forgetting The Count

Eugene from Alabama asks:

An umpire lost track of the count and gave the batter an extra strike. The umpire realized the error and gave the next batter 1 strike to start the next at bat. ... Read More