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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu
....Here's the passage in the bylaws:
H. Team members are allowed to cheer for their team only. Remarks shall not be directed to any opposing player. For example, a catcher cannot say "swing" to the batter. Violations of this rule will be considered unsporting conduct and may be grounds for ejection from the game by the umpire.....
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I think such rules tend to go too far in the mollycoddling direction. Someone referenced the "rollin', rollin' rollin'" cheer. This is obviously not cheering "for" your team, but I see no reason to ban such cheers. Sharp sounds or shouting/speaking to opposing players, where the timing is obviously intended to throw off the opponent's actions, can be dealt with by the umpire.