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Replacing an Ejected Batter Mid-At Bat

Joe from Massachusetts asks:

A batter argues a strike call made by the umpire and is ejected. The count is 0-1 and there are two outs. Does the ejection result in an out, thus ending the ... Read More

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 Swinging Third Strike

Gary from the United States asks:

If a swinging third strike hits the ground and is caught by the catcher on a bounce, is the batter out?

If the ball bounces before reaching ... Read More

Stealing On A Foul Tip

Herb Hansen from Gurnee, IL asks:

Why is a runner leading off a base allowed to steal a base on a foul tip into the catcher's glove without first going back to the base like he would have... Read More