Flat bats, spitballs, and a ban on licorice: 10 of the weirdest rules in baseball history

Baseball has seen a lot of odd rules in its history, and even the current MLB rulebook has its share of quirks. Here are 10 ...

Complete coverage: Say It Ain't Sosa

Sammy Sosa's bat was shattered by first-inning pitch. When Sammy Sosa broke his bat in the first inning on Tuesday against Tampa Bay, he uncorked a storm of controversy. Umpires found that Sosa's bat ...

Best & most outrageous MLB ballpark foods for 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is officially here, with a full day of action across the league. “Opening Night” kicked off the season on ...
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Baseball Season Is Back; Let’s Celebrate with Its Most Absurd Jargon

From "in the catbird seat" to "TOOTBLAN," we've assembled our favorite baseball gibberish as the promise of a new season ...