FORT MYERS, Fla. — In a little-publicized step taken two weeks ago by Major League Baseball owners, first base and third base coaches will this season be required to remain in their respective coaches ...
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MLB heard allegations throughout 2025 — including during the World Series — that coaches were trying to sneak a peek at pitchers’ grips.
There's been some real coaching turnover for the Seattle Mariners this offseason. First, we learned that front office member Andy McKay was departing for an on-field coaching job with the Cleveland ...
Ahead of the 2026 season, MLB will implement a rule change preventing coaches at first and third base from leaving their box until after a pitch is thrown.
Challenge System is the biggest rule change for the 2026 MLB season, two other minor but notable changes in umpire guidance ...
The MLB rulebook states that first- and third-base coaches must remain in the coaches' boxes from the time the pitcher steps on the pitching rubber to the time the ball is caught by the catcher or put ...
MLB owners want to make it harder for teams to engage in pitch-stealing tactics on the field. Team owners reportedly voted to approve a rule Thursday that would prevent first and third-base coaches ...