Official rules of Major League Baseball

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The Official Rules of Major League Baseball is a set of rules set forth by the

National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. The rules specify the equipment used[1][2] and its care and preparation,[3] the layout of the playing field, the details of game play,[4] and the expected behavior of the players.[5]

The rules are also used by many amateur leagues, although in these cases, the monetary fines and other such stipulation are usually considered impractical and disregarded.

History

Starting with the Knickerbocker Rules in 1845, and the National League Rules in 1877, the rules of baseball have evolved over time. The 2014 edition of the rulebook fills about 250 pages.[6] After the 2014 season, the Playing Rules Committee reorganized and recodified the rules. However, through the 2017 edition, the rulebook also contains a listing in the 2014 format. The 2017 edition occupies 163 and 99 pages in the current and 2014 formats, respectively.[7]

Changes to the rules are decided by a committee. Although new rules are added, some rules which are obsolete have not been deleted.[6] In recent years the rules have also been posted online.[8]

References

  1. ISBN 978-0-7603-2646-6
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  2. ISBN 978-1-60376-401-8
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  3. ^ " Mud in the Major Leagues". SJ Magazine, By Kate Morgan
  4. ISBN 978-0-7603-4266-4
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  5. ISBN 978-0-8108-8546-2
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  6. ^ a b "The Five Strangest Rules in Baseball". Wall Street Journal, Brian Costa. July 29, 2014
  7. ^ "Major League Baseball 2017 Official Rules". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media, LP. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
  8. ISBN 978-1-4919-4942-9
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