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Why can't you tap your helmet in MLB? What to know after Taylor Walls' ejection
A batter tapping their helmet was the signal for challenging a call when the Automated Ball-Strike System was used during ...
Rays player ejected for tapping on helmet at umpire, and he knew exactly what he was doing
Walls clearly did not agree with the call and backed out of the batter’s box, before adjusting his helmet and then tapping it ...
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Rays’ Taylor Walls restrained from going after umpire following helmet tap ejection
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was ejected from Sunday’s game for what was perceived as a disrespectful gesture, and ...
Rays' Walls: Helmet tap that led to ejection 'totally unintentional'
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls cleared the air after being tossed in the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the ...
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Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is an advocate of the Automated Ball-Strike System, which potentially as early as 2026 could be used to aid MLB home plate umpires ... tap of a helmet or cap ...