| No. | Unwritten Rule | |
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| 1 | Never put the tying or go-ahead run on base. | |
| 2 | Never give up a home run on an 0-2 count. | |
| 3 | Don't hit and run with an 0-2 count. | |
| 4 | Don't play the infield in early in the game. | |
| 5 | Never make the first or third out at third. | |
| 6 | Never steal when you're two or more runs down. | |
| 7 | Don't steal when you're well ahead. | |
| 8 | With runners in scoring position and first base open, walk the number eight hitter to get to the pitcher. | |
| 9 | Don't bunt for a hit when you need a sacrifice. | |
| 10 | Never throw behind the runner. | |
| 11 | Left and right fielders concede everything to center fielder. | |
| 12 | Leadoff hitter must be a base stealer. Designated hitter must be a power hitter. | |
| 13 | Never let the score influence the way you manage. | |
| 14 | Don't go against the percentages. | |
| 15 | Take a strike when your club is behind in a ballgame. | |
| 16 | Only use your bullpen stopper in late-inning situations. | |
| 17 | Never give an intentional walk if first base is occupied. | |
| 18 | Don't steal third with two outs. | |
| 19 | In rundown situations, always run the runner back toward the base from which he came. | |
| 20 | If you play for one run, that's all you'll get. | |
| 21 | Don't bunt with a power hitter up. | |
| 22 | Don't take the bat out of your best hitter's hands by sacrificing in front of him. | |
| 23 | Play for the tie at home, go for the victory on the road. | |
| 24 | Don't use your stopper in a tie game - only when you're ahead. | |
| 25 | Hit behind the runner at first. | |
| 26 | If one of your players gets knocked down by a pitch, retaliate. | |
| 27 | Hit the ball where it's pitched. | |
| 28 | A manager should remain detached from his players. | |
| 29 | Never mention a no-hitter while it's in progress. | |
| 30 | With a right-hander on the mound, don't walk a right-handed hitter to pitch to a left-handed hitter. | |