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.

Definition. The batter is awarded first base if the catcher (or any other fielder) interferes with him at any point during a pitch. If first base was occupied ...

The New York Yankees blew open their 11-3 win over the Oakland A's on Wednesday with a four-run first inning. It was aided by a three-run home run that probably shouldn't have counted. With runners on ...