The American League Standings are the positions of the teams in the American League. The order of the teams is decided by their won-loss record. American League Baseball Standings As of September 29th, 2020, the Tampa Bay Rays are in first place in the American League East with a record of 39-20. The New York…
Rule 5 of baseball states that a player must be on an active roster for a minimum of 90 days before they are eligible to be sent to the minors. Rule 5 in Baseball Rule 5 in baseball is simple. If a team does not have a player on their active roster, they can draft…
A “save situation” in baseball occurs when the game is on the line and the relief pitcher is called in to preserve the lead. Learn more about how to handle these situations and what to expect from your team. Introduction In baseball, a save (abbreviated SV or S) is credited to a pitcher who finishes…
Sign stealing has been a part of baseball for almost as long as the game has been played. But what is sign stealing, exactly? And how do teams do it? Introduction Sign stealing has been a part of baseball for as long as the game has been played. It is the act of trying to…
The National League Championship Series (NLCS) is a best-of-seven playoff and one of two League Championship Series in Major League Baseball (MLB). What is NLCS? The National League Championship Series (NLCS) is a best-of-seven playoff and one of two League Championship Series in Major League Baseball (MLB), the other being the American League Championship Series…
NLDs (No Leadoff Designated Hitter) is a baseball term that refers to a rule in the game whereby the designated hitter cannot be used to lead off an inning. What is NLDs? The National League Division Series (NLDS) is a best-of-five series played in October between the two National League divisional winners. The Nationals finished…
A grand slam in baseball is when a batter hits a home run with runners on base, resulting in four runs scored. A Grand Slam is… A grand slam is when a batter hits a home run with the bases loaded, resulting in four runs scored. This is the highest-scoring play in baseball, and it’s…
One of the more confusing aspects of baseball can be all the different ways a player can score. A “sac fly” is one of those ways, and it occurs when a batter hits a fly ball deep enough to allow a runner to score from third base. In this article, we’ll explain what a sac…
If you’re a baseball fan, you’ve probably heard the term “reliever” used a lot. But what exactly is a reliever in baseball? In this blog post, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this important role on the team. Introduction In baseball, a reliever is a pitcher who enters the game after the starting…
Every sport has its own set of rules, and baseball is no different. There are a lot of things that you can do on a baseball field, but there are also a lot of things that are considered no-nos. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the things that are considered…
The batting average is one of the most important statistics in baseball. It is a measure of a hitter’s ability to get on base and is used to determine how often a player will get a hit. A good batting average is anything above .300. Introduction A batting average is a statistic in baseball that…
A ghost runner is a term used in baseball when a baserunner advances one or more bases without the batter hitting the ball. What is a Ghost Runner? A ghost runner is a player who is not on the basepaths, but can legally advance to the next base if the batter gets on base and…