Okay, so the other day I was watching an MLB game, and wouldn’t you know it, rain started pouring down. This got me thinking, “What exactly are the rules for rain delays?” I mean, I’ve seen games delayed, postponed, and everything in between, but I wanted the specifics. So, I did some digging.
My Deep Dive into Rain Delay Rules
First, I grabbed my phone and started searching. I needed to figure out how this whole rain delay thing works.
Turns Out MLB has a bit of a procedure, it is not just random. I found out that the umpires are the bosses in this situation.
- Umpires in Charge: It’s totally up to the umpires to decide if a game gets paused or called off because of rain.
- The 30-Minute Rule: Apparently, they usually give it about 30 minutes to see if the weather clears up. I guess they don’t want to jump the gun and postpone a game if it’s just a passing shower.
The goal here is to ensure every one is ok,make sure the field isn’t a swamp, and keep us, on the couch, somewhat happy.
So, there you have it! That’s what I learned about MLB rain delay rules. It’s a bit more structured than I initially thought, all run by those guys in blue.
