MLB RULES AND TERMS EXPLANATIONS

[luka1971]

Maybe you already answered this one.....still..

We have starting pitcher of the team. Is there any rule for how long must pitch, as I see they are usually change him at 5th, 6th inning no matter what the result is. And is there any schedule who will replace him? It could be a tricky situation when team anounce some not very good pitcher and they reaplace him after 1st after that the game can go totaly into opposite direction.
Probably the team whith big lead at 6th can put some not good or unexpirenced rookie to taste the game.

For example: In yesterday match TB starting pitcher was bad and it was changed at 6th. OK the next one was bad as well, true he had very hard time since he was saving situation whith all bases captured by offense. And the first pitch he gave it was a scoring play....huh

[Alen]

Hello to all this is my first post...
i can answer to luka and to all of you because i'm active baseball player in my country. pozdrav luka

here we go in starting rotation there is 5 pitcher considered as a starters.They have that "title" because this 5p are the best in team.
look at boston 1.Pedro martinez 2.Shiling and so on
There is no rule how much will pitcher throw that is consider by manager if someone is like a Pedro so good he can throw complete game(CG) or 7-8 inn.

schedule is not existent why? because in some situation you need of speed pitcher , or right handed/ left handed, some time you want someone from bullpen who throw slow etc... those guys are called relieve pitchers. and then you have closer pitcher in 90% hard throwing , few except like knuckle ballers pitcher or some like that.

Bullpen is the place where your pitcher is warm up but that is also expresion to say like that team have good bullpen (good relieve and closer pitchers)

[andysaint]

Hi folks,

I have been really getting into Baseball recently after never really watching it before ... and I like it!

Many of my questions have been answered already in this thread ... so thanx :wink:

One thing I dont understand though is the actual league set ups. I know there is the American League and the National League, but I dont understand a few things.

I know that teams play 162 games ... does each team play each other a specific number of times each season? ... also do teams ever play teams in different leagues ... i.e AL teams playing NL teams? ... and if so how is this determined?

Also is either of the leagues ranked better than the other? ... like football where Serie A is better than Serie B? ... i.e American league better than National League?

If this isnt the case then why have 2 sets of leagues ... why not just East and West?

I know many questions but would be much appreciated if someone could explain.

[JusT]

What is a BALK???

[Alistair]

What is a BALK???

A balk is one of the lesser-known rules in the sport of Baseball. A balk restricts the actions of the pitcher when there are runners on base. In general, a balk is called whenever a pitcher interrupts the pitching motion. Here are most of the situations that would cause an umpire to call a balk:


- Pitcher does not come to a complete stop while standing on the pitching rubber.

- During a pitch, ball slips out of a pitcher's hand and crosses the foul line. This would be a 'ball' if there were no runners on base.

- Pitcher begins to make the motions typically associated with his pitching stroke but ceases during its delivery.

- While on the pitching rubber, pitcher throws to a base before or without stepping toward that base. Note, that the pitcher can step off of the pitching rubber and throw anywhere.

- Pitcher fakes a throw to an unoccupied base.

- With runners on base, pitcher makes a pitch before the batter has had sufficient time to get set in the batter's box. This would be a 'ball' if there were no runners on base.

- Pitcher makes a pitch while he is not facing the batter.

- Pitcher makes a motion typically associated with his pitching motion but his foot is not touching the pitching rubber.

- After pausing in the pitching position, pitcher removes one hand from the ball. Dropping the ball once on the pitching plate is also ruled a balk.


The underlying principle behind the balk rule is to protect base-runners (and would-be base-stealers) from being deceived by the pitcher. Deceiving a base-runner is the best way to throw him out, but if the deception breaks one of the guidelines above, a balk has occurred.

What is the penalty for balking? Each base runner is allowed to advance one base; runners on third advance to home and score a run.

The word 'balk' has moved into colloquial speech and is used to refer to an intentional and abrupt stop.

[JusT]

thanks alistair
very clear and concise explaination.

[dudikof]

1. What is the difference between swinging strike and called strike?

Each teams will have a rotation of 5 (most of the time) or 4 starting pitchers. Starting pitchers obviously wont pitch for atleast 3 days if they start one game. Odds in baseball depends mostly on the starting pitchers.......

Is this the official restriction?

[prince]

1. What is the difference between swinging strike and called strike?

Swinging strike can be a pitch thrown in the strike zone or out of the strike zone. This means the batter tried to hit (swing) the ball but missed. Called strike means the pitcher threw the ball in the strike zone, but the batter did not swing.

Is this the official restriction?

It is done so pitchers have time to rest.

[Olsen]

Quote:
Each teams will have a rotation of 5 (most of the time) or 4 starting pitchers. Starting pitchers obviously wont pitch for atleast 3 days if they start one game. Odds in baseball depends mostly on the starting pitchers.......


Is this the official restriction?

Hi No... Its not a restriction.. Its often seen, that in the playoffs, a team goes down to a 3man rotation. and in Diamondsback's case a 2 man rotation (Schilling and The big unit)



Satyr... Who is Rafael Furcal???

[stelstyl]

hey guys what is a sacrifice bunt?

[coreyschucky]

hey guys what is a sacrifice bunt?

A sacrifice bunt is when a batter gives himself up to move the runner up another base. He'll drop down a bunt to move the player either to 2nd or 3rd. Another terms is suicide squeeze but that's when a player sacrifices himself and bunts a player home.

[coreyschucky]

Hi folks,

I have been really getting into Baseball recently after never really watching it before ... and I like it!

Many of my questions have been answered already in this thread ... so thanx :wink:

One thing I dont understand though is the actual league set ups. I know there is the American League and the National League, but I dont understand a few things.

I know that teams play 162 games ... does each team play each other a specific number of times each season? ... also do teams ever play teams in different leagues ... i.e AL teams playing NL teams? ... and if so how is this determined?

Also is either of the leagues ranked better than the other? ... like football where Serie A is better than Serie B? ... i.e American league better than National League?

If this isnt the case then why have 2 sets of leagues ... why not just East and West?

I know many questions but would be much appreciated if someone could explain.

In each league there is an East, Central and West. I understand your point about just an East and West but the two leagues gives you a balance throughout the league and due to teams being all over it helps with travel that it's set up this way.

Neither league is ranked better there are just differences between the two and how teams go out and set there teams. The AL features the Designated Hitter so the pitcher doesn't have to bat unlike the NL where unless the pitcher is being pinch hit for he must bat. The AL is an offensive league where there are more runs scored then the NL. The NL for years have been a defensive, pitching and speed league.

Almost all teams play an unbalanced schedule due to Interleague play in which each year the league determines what NL vs AL matchups will feature that season. The schedule is set up so you play the teams in your own division the most. You then play teams from the other two divisions in your league fewer then your division generally just a home & away series and then you play Interleague games in which the AL plays the NL. MLB sets up rivalry matchups that play every season. For example Mets play the Yanks 6 times a season in a home and home series. MLB then determines that season that the NL East will play the AL West like there doing this season. This sets up the unbalanced schedule due to you only playing those in just one series.

[Trench_Foot]

Top forum guys . I've only ever had a passing interest in MLB , but stumbling across your site has changed that . I now regularly listen to live broadcasts of games via MLB audio , whilst playing net poker in the evenings . Slightly profiable poker , plus , thanks to your tipping , slightly profitable baseball punts .
Meanwhile , back at the ranch , could someone please explain the difference in the following 2 bet forecasts :-
3 units on Angels ML, 1.75 @ GB
2 units on Angels RL, 2.20 @ GB
ie , what does 'ML' and 'RL' signify .

Thanks in advance

[marco_bet]

Top forum guys . I've only ever had a passing interest in MLB , but stumbling across your site has changed that . I now regularly listen to live broadcasts of games via MLB audio , whilst playing net poker in the evenings . Slightly profiable poker , plus , thanks to your tipping , slightly profitable baseball punts .
Meanwhile , back at the ranch , could someone please explain the difference in the following 2 bet forecasts :-
3 units on Angels ML, 1.75 @ GB
2 units on Angels RL, 2.20 @ GB
ie , what does 'ML' and 'RL' signify .

Thanks in advance

And welcome! Yes, BA is THE Forum to be on...

OK, I'll have a go at it... maybe everyone's asleep now after long and profitable night...
ML - abbreviation for MoneyLine, signifing the odds for straight win, no matter the difference, and RL stands for RunLine, (-1,5) , where at least two-point margin win is needed...
So, usually you stake more on ML. where there is lowere risk of losing, cause games often end with only 1 run margin, and you lower your stakes on RL, cause it is more risky to predict that your team wins with 2 run difference...
Therefore, the odds on RL are slightly higher, too...
I think that's about it, I'm still kinda starting into MLB myself... :wink:

GL!

[big123]

Hi Trench,

Marco pretty much summed it up 8)

Look at it this way-

ML is pretty much -.5 meaning that your team just has to win the game by 1, no game ends in a tie, a team has to win in a baseball game.

RL is -1.5 meaning that your team has to win by 2 runs instead of 1 to win the bet.

Hope this helps also