13 days ago

MLB Owners Approve New Rule to Keep Base Coaches Boxed In Until Pitch

Owners voted to require base coaches to stay in their boxes until the pitch is thrown, per Jesse Rogers. The league aims to curb pitch tipping and sign relays that have become more common in recent years. The change targets subtle positioning and movement used to pass information, tightening enforcement without altering on-field strategy once the ball is in motion.