MLB rules changes have been all the rage this spring. One rule that hasn’t been changed but will be more heavily enforced is the balk. But what is a balk? Major League Baseball has made some changes ...

Major League Baseball intends to "emphasize enforcement of the balk rule" during the 2023 season, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The crackdown is aimed toward corralling "bouncing" or "rolling" ...

Major League Baseball intends to emphasize enforcement of the balk rule in the upcoming season, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The extra emphasis will coincide with a bunch of changes beginning in ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — One of baseball’s most controversial rules, the balk is also one of its most misunderstood. But when the Guardians have been called for balks this season, it generally has resulted ...

Major League Baseball intends to be more strict with its balk rules starting in the 2023 season, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. "We have slipped a little bit centrally with calling the rulebook ...

A rare balk call against Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo in a 4-1 loss to the Padres has ignited debate over MLB's balk rule and its varying interpretations. The call, based on first baseman Josh Naylor's ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a comeback against the Houston Astros thanks to a controversial balk by reliever Ryne Stanek. The first balk of Ryne Stanek’s career was ill-timed, as the Houston ...

A bizarre balk rule had the Guardians completely exasperated Wednesday night. Cleveland starter Ben Lively and manager Stephen Vogt could not believe the balk call against Lively that forced in a run ...