Balks are called by an umpire. Mostly, they are called because of actions that might deceive the batter and baserunners. Also, balks can be called for specific actions that are against rules intended ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In ballparks from Boston to Seattle, it was the baseball move that automatically triggered fans to scream ‘Balk! Balk!" We're referring to, of course, when a pitcher fakes a throw ...

Jun. 10—Pitching on the "moon" ain't all that easy. The same, thin Albuquerque air that makes Isotopes Park a hitters playground with balls sailing out of the yard with regularity through the years ...