In which I talk about linear approximations and the shape of home plate. ... Now, in the case of home plate, it's true that the MLB rule is lying. Those diagonals are not 12 inches in length.

MLB decided not to ban home-plate collisions%2C only to outlaw the ones deemed %27egregious' The rule is on an experimental basis for the 2014 season TAMPA -- Major League Baseball implemented an ...

The home plate and bases that Hank Aaron rounded during his 715th career home run in Atlanta and the jersey from his last day with the Braves are going up for auction.

Things changed for catchers, however, when collisions at home plate were barred in 2014. That decision came following a few high-profile injuries, including one to Buster Posey, ...

The new instant replay system will be available regarding potential violations of this rule, MLB has also announced. Here is the official wording from the rulebook on the new rule, which is Rule 7.13: ...