Flat bats, spitballs, and a ban on licorice: 10 of the weirdest rules in baseball history

Baseball has seen a lot of odd rules in its history, and even the current MLB rulebook has its share of quirks. Here are 10 ...
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The origins of baseball’s unwritten rules and their modern relevance

For over 150 years, the sport has operated on two sets of rules. The printed ones govern strikes, outs, and fair balls. The unprinted ones govern something far harder to define. They govern respect, ...

MLB playoffs extra innings rules: Is there a ghost runner?

The 2026 MLB postseason is almost here, featuring different rules from the regular season, particularly in extra innings.
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World Baseball Classic rule guide: Pitch count, mercy rules, designated hitter

Baseball season is in full swing. As Major League Baseball wraps up Spring Training with the regular season looming, the World Baseball Classic is also on deck. The last WBC in 2023 featured Team USA ...
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World Baseball Classic 10-run, 15-run mercy rules explained

The World Baseball Classic is off to a thrilling start amidst the continuing pool play. Team USA notably got off to a hot 2–0 start after wins over Brazil and Great Britain. Other teams, like fellow ...
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Changes to rules, bat regulations coming for high school baseball over next two years

A series of rule changes set to take effect in 2027, plus more optionality regarding the types of bats allowed beginning in 2028, are set to usher in a new era of high school baseball in Indiana and ...