Gilbert's Impossible Catch: Ball Stuck in Jersey

0:00On April 22nd, picture this, Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert pulls off the impossible in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the A's. A line drive from my fielder Carlos Cortez rockets back at the mound at 107.8 mph and somehow lodges right. Between the buttons of Gilbert's jersey, Gilbert has no clue at first scrambling around the mound like he's lost his keys. Then, like a street magician, he reaches in and yanks the ball out for everyone to see. Umpires weren't buying it though. They ruled at no catch, handing Cortez first base under MLB rules that say a ball stuck in clothing or gear doesn't count as legal. This echoes a similar bizarre play back in 2017, when catcher Yadier Molina found a ball wedged in his chest protector after a wild search. Baseball's full of these head scratchers, reminding us the game's rules keep things fair even when physics gets creative. I'm Corey with the story. That's your MLB News Today update, AI powered and always on.