Obstruction Enforcement Drops as Umpires Aren't Calling Base Blocks Previously Penalized in Spring

When MLB made base blocking obstruction a point of emphasis prior to the 2024 season, we saw several POE-related calls in Spring Training. But as the season progresses, obstruction calls have decreased, leaving some otherwise-obstruction calls going unanswered. Why? Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecal... Discord:   / discord   Facebook:   / closecallsports   Twitter:   / closecallsports   A recent Yankees vs Guardians obstruction no-call at first base led to an out and on-field discussion while an obstruction no-call at second in Washington led to Dave Martinez's ejection when umpires went to Replay Review, which upheld the on-field out call...because base blocking obstruction is not reviewable.