Challenge System is the biggest rule change for the 2026 MLB season, two other minor but notable changes in umpire guidance were approved by owners Thursday. The coaches’ boxes outside the first- and ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — In a little-publicized step taken two weeks ago by Major League Baseball owners, first base and third base coaches will this season be required to remain in their respective coaches ...

In order to concerns about picking up pitch tipping. base coaches will have to adjust to a new MLB edict this season.

MLB heard allegations throughout 2025 — including during the World Series — that coaches were trying to sneak a peek at pitchers’ grips.

The MLB rulebook states that first- and third-base coaches must remain in the coaches' boxes from the time the pitcher steps on the pitching rubber to the time the ball is caught by the catcher or put ...

MLB owners voted on Thursday to enforce a rule that requires first- and third-base coaches to stay within their designated boxes until a pitch is thrown.

Ahead of the 2026 season, MLB will implement a rule change preventing coaches at first and third base from leaving their box until after a pitch is thrown.

MLB base coaches will have to remain in their respective coaches' boxes until the pitch is thrown after owners voted to enforce the rule.

MLB owners want to make it harder for teams to engage in pitch-stealing tactics on the field. Team owners reportedly voted to approve a rule Thursday that would prevent first- and third-base coaches ...