Associated Press
Phoenix — The rough-and-tumble days of Pete Rose bowling over Ray Fosse at home plate of the 1970 All-Star Game are long gone.
Most believe that’s a change for the better.
“It’s not a football game,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said. “We’ve got to make sure guys stay safe.”
But the drama – and sometimes controversy – surrounding plays at the plate are still around more than 50 years later.
Two MLB games over the past 10 days were partially decided after video replay overturned plays at the plate, favoring baserunners over the catcher.