That's A Dumb Rule

Does a pitch clock really help speed up the game, or is it another attempt at trying to fix something that isn't broken? Find out what this is and if it helps or hurts baseball.

What exactly is a balk in baseball? Find out why this rule is in the rule book and whether or not you agree with it!

The NBA Draft Lottery .. oh the madness behind it! Find out how it works and if you think it's the best way to do it.

Can a pitcher pitch with either arm? Is that even legal? Find out about this rule and why it was added to the rule book!

Find out what the original 13 rules were in basketball, and how much the game has changed since then!

If you look at a map and see how the various MLB divisions are configured, you may leave scratching your head. Why are the divisions set up like this and would baseball benefit for another realignment?

Very few sports allow you to play the ball out of bounds - and yet baseball is one of them. Find out this history of this very old and strange rule.

The Franchise Tag. We hear this a lot in sports talk, but what does it really mean? And more importantly, is it good for the game or not so much? Tune in to find out what this rather vague term really means!

Do you know what happens if the ball gets stuck in the catcher's mask? You'd be surprised on how much this simple thing can impact a game!

Have you ever wondered where the nicknames of the NBA team originated from? Some are pretty obvious, but what about the others? Tune in and find out the history behind the Celtics, Jazz, Rockets and more!

Find out how a strike can be called on a batter without the batter even being in the batters box! Yes, it happens more than you think.

So you forgot to sign your scorecard .. big deal, right? Oh yes, let me tell you it is a big deal and find out what happens if you forget!

Greg and Ben review some of the original rules as well as more recent rule changes to the great game of Baseball.

Did you know that a batter can be called automatically out - even if a fielder drops the ball. Seems a bit unfair, but find out why this rule is in the rulebook!

Did you know a batter can reach first base safely, even after striking out? It happens more than you think. Find out the history behind this very old rule.

Tune in to hear our first episode of our new series "Commissioner for a Day". In this episode, find out what changes Greg would make to Major League Baseball and if you agree with them .. or not!

Is it good that 66% of teams make the playoffs? Find out more about this fairly new playoff format and if you think it should be in or out.

What exactly is a Ground Rule Double? Or how about an Automatic Double? Find out if there is a difference between these two and if they are both dumb rules!

Ahh - golf. One of the oldest sports and yet still has not been mastered. Tune in to hear about the seven records that may never be broken!

We've all heard that a tie goes to the runner. Hold on folks. Is this really the case, or just something we made up to yell at the umpire? Find out if this is actually a rule or not!

Tune in to hear Ben's thoughts on the upcoming collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the NBA players and owners. Who will come out ahead and will the new agreement help or hurt the game?

Did you know a that catcher can be called for a balk? Yes, a catcher. Find out how this can happen and the history behind this rule.

How long can a player really take to shoot a free-throw? Some may take a few seconds, others seem to take a virtual eternity. Find out what the actual rule is behind this part of basketball and if it's ever enforced.

Records are meant to be broken, right? Well we think there are some records in baseball that will never ever be broken. Tune in and find out which ones!

When does a baserunner actually go out of the basepath? It may not be what you think - listen to find out!