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Old Fri Apr 11, 2008, 08:31am
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Originally Posted by cmcramer
I don't have a rule citation, but I know that Fed basketball has rules for officials to utilize to prevent taunting and the problems it can create.

Are there any similar rules in baseball? Is there any appropriate action an Umpire can take to prevent taunting from the dugout?

Thanks!
Yes. FED 3-3-1-g-2

The penalty is ejection, although the umpire may choose to issue a warning if the offense is of a minor nature.
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