The New York Yankees fell to the Houston Astros, 8-7, and it was a massively frustrating game for the Yankees. Multiple calls didn't go their way all game long, including the final strike to Jazz ...

Trailing by two runs in the eighth inning, the Los Angeles Dodgers received some help from the Houston Astros' bullpen -- and the umpire. James Outman scored the go-ahead run on a balk by Ryne Stanek ...

Balks are called by an umpire. Mostly, they are called because of actions that might deceive the batter and baserunners. Also, balks can be called for specific actions that are against rules intended ...