Overview

• During the third inning of Friday's Dodgers-Mets game, Michael Conforto tagged up and advanced to third base after a fly ball touched Mets outfielder Juan Soto's glove, despite not being fully caught until later.
• The umpires ruled Conforto safe based on an MLB rule that allows runners to tag up as soon as a fielder touches the ball, a decision upheld after a Mets challenge and video review.
• The rule exists to prevent outfielders from deliberately juggling the ball to stop runners from advancing, a detail clarified by former MLB umpire Brian Gorman on the Apple TV broadcast.
• Apple TV announcers Wayne Randazzo and Dontrelle Willis were unaware of the rule during the live broadcast, prompting criticism from fans on social media for their lack of knowledge.
• The incident has sparked broader discussions about the understanding and communication of lesser-known MLB rules by players, coaches, and broadcasters.