Rulebook Guru

For many years, the Yankees have been the beneficiaries of many poor and controversial calls.  I'm sure it started back before the Babe was calling his shots , but we didn’t have high-def in...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2012/12/instant-replay-series-yankees-robbed.html

My next installment on how my proposal for implementing instant replay could have impacted the postseason focuses on the deciding Game 5 of the NLDS series between the St. Louis Cardinals and t...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2012/11/instant-replay-series-check-swing.html

The first controversial play of this postseason, was in the very first wildcard game between the Cardinals and the Braves .   Let me refresh your memory:  In the bottom of the 8th inning, the ...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2012/11/instant-replay-series-infield-fly-call.html

If you've been watching the MLB playoffs, you've seen a lot of questionable calls - some at critical stages of the games. And you've heard the renewed clamouring for instant replay. In this ...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2012/10/instant-replay-in-mlb.html

This blog is a member of the Baseball Blogger's Alliance . Every year, we vote to determine award winners based on the ballots from the member's sites. Here are my picks for the 2012 awards: Con...

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On Tuesday night, the Boston Red Sox were barely hanging on to a 4-1 lead over Detroit when the Tigers were batting in the top of the 6th inning.  With the bases loaded, the Umpires stopped pl...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2012/08/suspended-vs-called-games-proposed-rule.html

By now, I'm sure you've seen the video.  Brett Lawrie takes a 3-1 pitch and starts running towards first base as the Umpire calls a strike.  He's not very happy, goes back to the batter's box,...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-bad-was-call-brett-lawrie-struck.html

I started the Rulebook Edge website as a way to help coaches gain a competitive edge by knowing some of the intricacies on some rules.  This blog has mainly talked about rules but I've gotten ...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2012/03/hint-for-coaches-on-tag-ups.html

Someone posted this to my f/b account: R1.  Flyball to outfield.  BR runs to first and is on way to 2nd.  R1 hung up between 1st and 2nd waiting to see if ball is caught.  Ball falls in, ou...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2012/02/quick-rules-question-placing-runner.html

Sorry, loyal readers. I had good intentions when I started this blog, but then life got in the way. Had a tough summer, not going into it here, but had very little time for updates. I will try...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/12/im-back.html

There was a weird play/situation in a Mets/Pirates game the other night.  Runners on 1st and 3rd, Jose Reyes hits a trouble sinking flyball into left field.  LF Jose Tabata, makes a great catc...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-happened-here.html

yeah, I know.  And in other shocking news, the sun is still hot! I’ve been umpiring for about a month now, and I finally have some spare time to post another update.  I’m going to use som...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/05/coaches-still-dont-know-rules.html

(Editor's Note: This is the May installment of the power ranking series, provided by RUBEN  from the RED SOX NATION IN ALBERTA BLOG , who is letting me cross-post here.   Feel free to add ...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/05/mlb-power-rankings-may-edition.html

Well, the MLB season is barely a week old and already I'm tired of hearing the same old things.  Whether it's fans complaining that the "umps cost us the game", or announcers being completely c...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/04/one-week-in.html

As most of you who have played or coached above Little League know, a batter is not always automatically out on strike 3.  Rare as it may be at higher levels, batters can run to 1st base safel...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/03/not-out-on-strike-3.html

This is the last preseason installment of the power rankings series, provided by RUBEN from the RED SOX NATION IN ALBERTA BLOG , who is letting me cross-post here.   Feel free to add your c...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-is-last-preseason-installment-of.html

Hey baseball fans!!  Do you want to feel good by helping to provide experiences for children with cancer or scholarships for deserving young adults, while being able to reap the rewards by getti...

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Just watching the Mets/Braves game.  1 out 9th inning, runners on 1st and 2nd.   Line drive over the 3rd baseman who jumps for it but misses it, and ends up in R2's way.  Umpire points at fiel...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/02/broadcasters-need-spring-training-too.html

I've written a guest article for THROUGH THE FENCE BASEBALl , and it has now been posted.  Please take a look and leave your comments.   Yes, I'm actually saying that I don't think corking ...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/02/why-corking-bat-isnt-cheating.html

I will be providing monthly updates of the power rankings.   Expect them on or near the 1st of each month going forward.   Spring Training hasn't even started yet, so there isn't much movement ...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/02/mlb-power-rankings-february-edition.html

{Editor's note:  Following post is from Ruben} ------------------------------------------------- I'm excited to become a regular contributor to this blog.   While Reg will continue to focus on ...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/02/preseason-predictions.html

Well, maybe not.  But it will allow me to have this blog updated on a regular basis even when I don't get a chance to get on the computer.  RUBEN LIPSZYC, who guest posted earlier on this blog ...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/01/major-announcement.html

Created an article on obstruction and interference  on The Full Windup .   Great resource, by the way, for baseball players of any age looking for tips on improving their hitting and pitching m...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/01/obstruction-or-interference.html

As a member of the Baseball Blogger’s Alliance ,  I’ve been asked to participate in a MLB Power Rankings feature that will be put up on MLBBlogBuzz.com .  I’d love to give my 2 cents, but...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2011/01/2011-mlb-power-rankings.html

Now that I have your attention, let me end the year with a controversial post that I hope will generate some comments.   This post may be lengthy, but can be summed up in one sentence:  I HAVE...

http://rulebookguru.blogspot.com/2010/12/umpire-has-never-cost-team-game_29.html