CHICAGO (AP) — Trying to make the most of his powerful swing, White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. lets the ball run deep into the strike zone sometimes. That's when it happens. “When I do that, the ...

The Boston Red Sox made the wrong kind of baseball history against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night, becoming the first team in some 50 years to lose a game on a walk-off catcher's ...

Catcher’s interference is not just one of the seven ways to reach first base; it’s also a way to score a game-winning run. That’s precisely what happened for the Philadelphia Phillies in Monday ...

When catcher interference occurs, the umpire will allow the play to progress because the outcome of the play may be more desirable than the interference. In that case, the offensive manager can elect ...

In baseball, the catcher plays a multifaceted role that combines physical toughness, tactical awareness, and leadership. Positioned behind home plate, the catcher receives every pitch, communicates ...