I haven't heard about it happening in a while, Anybody recall a game being played under protest.?

Question

I believe this can only be done on a rulebook issue. Does anyone know if a filed protest like this was ever successful?

Did that happen in the George Brett pine tar case?

Answer 1

I dont know if this helps but this is the official MLB rule

4.19

PROTESTING GAMES.

Each league shall adopt rules governing procedure for protesting a game, when a manager claims that an umpire’s decision is in violation of these rules. No protest shall ever be permitted on judgment decisions by the umpire. In all protested games, the decision of the League President shall be final.

Even if it is held that the protested decision violated the rules, no replay of the game will be ordered unless in the opinion of the League President the violation adversely affected the protesting team’s chances of winning the game.

Rule 4.19 Comment: Whenever a manager protests a game because of alleged misapplication of the rules the protest will not be recognized unless the umpires are notified at the time the play under protest occurs and before the next pitch, play or attempted play. A protest arising on a game-ending play may be filed until 12 noon the following day with the league office.

A protested game that failed

http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/ar...

George Brett game

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/espn25/st...

Hope I helped!