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1. www.mlb.com › news › mlb-gives-umpires-new-guidanceMLB gives umpires new guidance for base-blocking rule - MLB.com

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   Feb 14, 2024 · Anthony Castrovince. @ castrovince. In an effort to target egregious blocking of the bases by defenders, Major League Baseball has provided guidance to its umpires on an existing rule that targets obstruction of the runner’s path. Existing Rule 6.00 (h) awards the base to the runner when the fielder is ruled to have impeded the runner’s ...

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2. www.sportskeeda.com › baseball › news-what-mlb-sMLB obstruction rule: What is MLB's obstruction rule? A deep ...

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   Feb 15, 2024 · The MLB said that they plan to crack down on violations of the obstruction rule on the base paths. ... to crack down on defensive players potentially blocking the bases. ... at the base is the ...

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4. ftw.usatoday.com › 2024 › 03MLB obstruction rules: Blocking base will be enforced more in ...

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   Mar 28, 2024 · Major League Baseball umpires will be enforcing obstruction rules more this year — they will have to determine if a fielder is getting in the way of a runner’s path to the base. “Existing ...

5. www.usatoday.com › story › sportsMLB cracking down on obstruction in an effort to encourage ...

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   Feb 16, 2024 · A package of rule changes last season — including pitch clocks, bigger bases and limits on defensive shifts and pickoff attempts — had a dramatic effect. There were 3,503 stolen bases in the ...

6. www.ctvnews.ca › mobile › sportsMLB cracking down on obstruction to encourage more ... - CTV News

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   Feb 16, 2024 · Same for Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz and the rest of baseball's fastest players. Major League Baseball wants umpires to crack down on obstruction, and the commissioner's office outlined plans ...

7. www.espn.com › mlb › storySources: MLB to enforce obstruction rule around bases

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   Feb 14, 2024 · Major League Baseball intends to strictly enforce the obstruction rule around the bases this season, instructing umpires to be more diligent in calling the infraction, sources tell ESPN. The ...

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   Will MLB crack down on defensive players blocking the bases?

   • According to MLB insider Jesse Rogers, the league met with managers in the hope of encouraging crews to crack down on defensive players potentially blocking the bases. "News at ESPN: The league is cracking down on obstruction by infielders around the bases (mostly 2b/3b). There's a zoom call with managers about it today. Story here."

   MLB obstruction rule: What is MLB's obstruction rule? A deep dive into

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   Will MLB crack down on violations of the obstruction rule?

   • The MLB said that they plan to crack down on violations of the obstruction rule on the base paths. According to MLB insider Jesse Rogers, the league met with managers in the hope of encouraging crews to crack down on defensive players potentially blocking the bases.

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   Should MLB umpires crack down on obstruction?

   • Same for Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz and the rest of baseball's fastest players. Major League Baseball wants umpires to crack down on obstruction, and the commissioner's office went over its plans during a call with big league managers this week. The increased emphasis is only on the bases and not at home plate.

   MLB cracking down on obstruction in an effort to encourage more aggr…

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   Will MLB crack down on obstruction rules in 2024?

   • A deep dive into the overlooked regulation that could potentially define games in 2024 The MLB said that they plan to crack down on violations of the obstruction rule on the base paths.

   MLB obstruction rule: What is MLB's obstruction rule? A deep dive into

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   Can a defensive player obstruct a baserunner?

   • The problem with this rule is the fact that it is up to the judgment of the umpire and is not reviewable and unchallengeable. If the defensive player is determined to be obstructing the baserunner, umpires have the right to call the player safe at the base.

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   How did MLB change the baserunning rule this offseason?

   • MLB changed a different baserunning rule this offseason, widening the runner’s lane approaching first base to include a portion of fair territory. MLB also shortened the pitch clock with runners on base by two seconds to 18 and further reducing mound visits in an effort to speed games. “When a pitcher gets the ball that clock’s going,” Bochy said.

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9. apnews.com › article › obstruction-mlb-73b22994e6aMLB cracking down on obstruction in an effort to encourage ...

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   Feb 16, 2024 · Major League Baseball wants umpires to crack down on obstruction, and the commissioner’s office outlined plans during a call with managers this week. MLB staff also will meet managers in person during spring training to go over enforcement. The increased emphasis is only on the bases and not at home plate.