Rules 2026 Issue 6

Jun 22, 2026 | Rules

Live-Ball Balk Rules by Bob Nasser, NVBUA Rules Interpreter In standard NFHS games, we know that the moment a pitcher balks, the ball becomes dead. Nothing that happens after the balk is considered and each runner is then awarded one base. However, when we venture...

Special Article 2026 Issue 6 The Complaint Department

Jun 22, 2026 | Special Article

Special Article The Complaint Department: Professional Distance and Game Management Norm Gordon, Situation Management Coordinator Steve Levine, Assistant Situation Management Coordinator One of the most important disciplines an umpire can develop is maintaining...

BCN: 2026 Issue 5

May 25, 2026 | Blue Crew News

Editor’s Message The local DC baseball community continues to mourn the loss of a legend…Rob Hahne. Services are as follows: Wednesday, May 27th 10:30 am funeral service at Grace Redeemer Church, 5200 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 2:00 pm Celebration of Life at Cap...

EM: 2026 Issue 5

May 25, 2026 | Editor's Message

Greetings and salutations, true, blue believers, The local DC baseball community continues to mourn the loss of a legend…Rob Hahne. Services are as follows: Wednesday, May 27th 10:30 am funeral service at Grace Redeemer Church, 5200 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 2:00 pm...

VPM: 2026 Issue 5

May 25, 2026 | Vice President's Message

It’s insanely hard to believe that the scholastic season is almost over and that we’re getting ready to start tackling summer ball! First, congrats and thank you to everyone for making it through the craziness of the high school baseball season. Rainouts and...