Bat controversies and crossed-up catchers: Baseball’s unwritten rules get weird in Houston

Bat controversies and crossed-up catchers: Baseball’s unwritten rules get weird in Houston

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Baseball’s unwritten rules and equipment controversies are providing as much drama as the playoff races themselves. In Houston, the Astros are no strangers to controversy and find themselves at the center of two bizarre incidents that have major league observers reminiscing about one of the most infamous equipment scandals in MLB history.