The Baseball Blog

  • Infield Fly Rule: When is it in Effect? 

    Meet one of the most controversial rules in baseball: the infield fly rule. The infield fly is complicated, designed to prevent infielders from intentionally dropping a popup with more than one runner on base to attempt to get an extra out. According to the Major League Baseball Rule book—which most youth leagues and organizations, including…

  • Baseball Slang All Players (and True Fans) Should Know

    Slang is part of all cultures and subcultures, and baseball is no different. Below you’ll find some of the most common modern baseball phrases. Whether you’re trying drop fun baseball terms to impress your friends or Googling something you heard, you’re in the right spot. Baseball Fielding Slang What does “dig me” mean in baseball? …