Catcher’s interference is a rule that dates back over a century in Major League Baseball (MLB), designed to protect the batter’s right to a fair swing at a pitch. The rule emerged in the 1900s as part ...

BOSTON — Red Sox’ Carlos Narváez committed his league-leading sixth catcher’s interference in the third inning Friday. It was costly, leading to an unearned run in a 4-1 loss to the Yankees at Fenway ...