Dropped Third Strike Interference Clearly Hinders F2

Much has been made of an uncaught third strike that bounces off the batter and away from the catcher—is this interference? This Ask the UEFL...

Ask UEFL - Runner's Lane INT No-Call in STL

When Cardinals pitcher Genesis Cabrera fielded Nationals batter Adam Eaton's weak ground ball up the first base line, his throw to first...

Braves' Donaldson Called for Retired Batter's INT

After Braves batter Josh Donaldson swung and missed at a 3-2 pitch in Philadelphia, HP Umpire Ted Barrett ruled baserunner Freddie Freeman o...

Ask UEFL - Who Gets a Strikeout in a Suspended AB?

This edition of Ask the UEFL  concerns a suspended game between Oakland and Detroit: which batter gets the strikeout if an at-bat is interru...

Joe Maddon's Untimely Challenge Costs Cubs

Chicago lost its shutout bid against Seattle Tuesday when Cubs Manager Joe Maddon failed to file a timely challenge to HP Umpire Mike Estabr...

Ask UEFL - Forfeit When Ejected Mgr Refuses to Leave

After Mark Carlson's ejection of Chicago's Rick Renteria when the White Sox manager refused to leave until the umpire forced him out...

MLB Rules Gearrin's Toe Tap Legal - Analysis

MLB informed New York that Yankees pitcher Cory Gearrin's toe tap pitching delivery is legal and does not constitute the second step por...

Batter Dietrich Hit by Pitch in Strike Zone Ruling

After Max Muncy admitted to embellishing his injury ("soccer style") in Los Angeles, we cautioned umpires about blind trust. Reds ...

Runner Struck by Batted Ball Behind Infielder Not Out

Home plate umpire Greg Gibson reversed a dead ball out call in Kansas City after Cardinals batter Randy Arozarena's ground ball hit St. ...

Hunter & Laz's Unusual Crew Consultation

After 2B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt called Braves runner Charlie Culberson out at second base to end Atlanta's top of the 9th inning in M...