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Major League Baseball Rules 2023: Pitch Clock, Shift Ban, and More Explained

Major League Baseball Rules 2023: Pitch Clock, Shift Ban, and More Explained

posted on 03 Apr , 2023 in General by Chris Sloan

In an effort to make the game of Major League Baseball faster and more exciting, a host of dramatic changes have been implemented for the 2023 season. These rule changes include a pitch clock to limit the time between pitches, a ban on shifts to create more offensive production, as well as rule alterations related to the pace of play, replays, intangibles, and roster construction.

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What Is The Infield Fly Rule In Baseball? Rules Explained

What Is The Infield Fly Rule In Baseball? Rules Explained

posted on 02 Apr , 2023 in General by Chris Sloan

Hey there, baseball lovers! Coach Chris Sloan here and today, I am excited to bat this topic out of the park – The Infield Fly Rule in Baseball. Over the years, I've seen that this rule stumps not only the newbies but sometimes even the old hands seem to puzzle over it. So buckle up, because today, we will break it down into bite-sized pieces that are just as easy to understand as the taste of a good hot dog on a sunny game day.

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What does safe mean in baseball?

What does safe mean in baseball?

posted on 01 Apr , 2023 in General by Chris Sloan

Whether you are a fan of the game or a player, you have likely come across the terms "safe" and "out" in baseball. These terms are used to describe the result of a play, with safe indicating that a baserunner has reached a base without being tagged or forced out and out indicating that a baserunner has been tagged or forced out. But what exactly does safe mean in baseball?

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