A great overview for novices and a precise reference guide for devoted fans!Admit it: Even if you're a die-hard fan of our national pastime, sometimes an umpire's call can be baffling. And for newer fans, Major League Baseball's nuanced rules—developed and revised over many decades—can be downright perplexing.Now updated throughout with the latest changes, including specifications about the universal designated hitter and limits on defensiv...

Newly updated third edition: A “splendidly clear and concise” guide to the rules of the game (The Boston Globe).Even if you’re a diehard fan of our national pastime, sometimes an umpire’s call can be a little baffling. And for newer fans, Major League Baseball’s nuanced rules—developed and revised over decades—can be downright perplexing.Now updated throughout with the latest changes, including the no-pitch intentional walk and “bona fide slides” f...