TheĀ National LeagueĀ deprivesĀ umpiresĀ of the power to fine players and decrees thatĀ relief pitchersĀ must retire at least one batter before beingĀ relieved.

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1909Ā ā€“ TheĀ National LeagueĀ deprivesĀ umpiresĀ of the power to fine players and decrees thatĀ relief pitchersĀ must retire at least one batter before beingĀ relieved.