Fielders have a right to occupy any space needed to catch or field a batted ball and also must not be hindered while attempting to field a thrown ball.

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 ...

Text from the Major League Baseball Umpire Manual on the rule covering the play in which Toronto catcher Russell Martin's throw back to ...

One of the most exciting parts of baseball is a game going into extra innings. In MLB games, extra innings can go on-and-on like an Erykah Badu song. For a lengthy, six-month MLB season, extra innings ...