Unsportsmanlike conduct: where are taunting and mocking in the rules?

Three unsportsmanlike acts specifically mentioned as such in the MLB rules:

deliberate, unwarranted, unsportsmanlike action by the runner in leaving the baseline the baseline for the obvious purpose of crashing the pivot man on a double play, rather than trying to reach the base
To pitch at a batter’s head is unsportsmanlike and highly dangerous.

No fielder shall take a position in the batter’s line of vision, and
with deliberate unsportsmanlike intent, act in a manner to distract
the batter.

The rules are at the link below in a PDF file. To find unsportsmanlike I used the browser find menu function. Extended excerpts are below.

Here is the one section and item that seems somewhat analogous to unsportsmanlike conduct in the National Football League (NFL):

6.04 Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Use language which will in any manner refer to or reflect upon opposing players, an umpire, or any spectator
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"refer or reflect"? What the heck does that mean? It's so wimpy that it doesn't even categorize the language as negative. And what about gestures? In addition to unsportsmanlike I also searched the baseball rules for taunt and mock. Neither is mentioned.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Taunting. It's time for rules in baseball, too. Thursday, July 31, 2014

Ironically, it's the NFL that has explicit rules against taunting: ...

abusive, threatening, or insulting language or gestures

The use of baiting or taunting acts or words that engender ill will between teams.

Individual players involved in prolonged or excessive celebrations.

Main stream media types have taken to using the phrase No Fun League (NFL).  See what they did there, the main stream media?  They used the league's initials to mock it.  Pretty clever, huh?  They seem to think so because some of them just can't stop saying it.  Argh! ...

Taunting has become prevalent in the MBL and it's increasing...

The MBL needs to legislate this by adopting rules on taunting specifically but also rules on general sportsmanship, conduct and appearance.  Some players dress like slobs.  What the heck?  You're at work.  Dress appropriately and act accordingly.
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http://mlb.mlb.com/documents/0/8/0/268272080/2018_Official_Baseball_Rules.pdf

Rule 5.09(a)(13) Comment: The objective of this rule is to
penalize the offensive team for deliberate, unwarranted,
unsportsmanlike action by the runner in leaving the baseline
for the obvious purpose of crashing the pivot man on a double
play, rather than trying to reach the base. Obviously this is an
umpire’s judgment play. (See Rule 6.01(j).)

Rule 6.02(b) to 6.02(c)(6)

(c) Pitching Prohibitions

(9) Intentionally Pitch at the Batter.
(1) If, in the umpire’s judgment, such a violation occurs, the
umpire may elect either to:
(A) Expel the pitcher, or the manager and the pitcher,
from the game, or
(B) may warn the pitcher and the manager of both
teams that another such pitch will result in the
immediate expulsion of that pitcher (or a replacement)
and the manager.

To pitch at a batter’s head is unsportsmanlike and highly dangerous.
It should be—and is—condemned by everybody. Umpires
should act without hesitation in enforcement of this rule.
(d) PENALTY: For violation of any part of (c)(2) through (7):
(1) The pitcher shall be ejected immediately from the
game and shall be suspended automatically. In
National Association Leagues, the automatic suspension
shall be for 10 games.

6.04 Unsportsmanlike Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

(a) No manager, player, substitute, coach, trainer or batboy shall at
any time, whether from the bench, the coach’s box or on the
playing field, or elsewhere:
(1) Incite, or try to incite, by word or sign a demonstration by
spectators;
Rule 6.03(b)(7) to 6.04(a)
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(2) Use language which will in any manner refer to or reflect
upon opposing players, an umpire, or any spectator;
(3) Call “Time,” or employ any other word or phrase or commit
any act while the ball is alive and in play for the obvious
purpose of trying to make the pitcher commit a balk.
(4) Make intentional contact with the umpire in any manner.
(b) Players in uniform shall not address or mingle with spectator,
nor sit in the stands before, during, or after a game. No manager,
coach or player shall address any spectator before or during
a game. Players of opposing teams shall not fraternize at
any time while in uniform.
(c) No fielder shall take a position in the batter’s line of vision, and
with deliberate unsportsmanlike intent, act in a manner to distract
the batter.
PENALTY: The offender shall be removed from the game and
shall leave the playing field, and, if a balk is made, it shall be
nullified.
(d) (4.07) When a manager, player, coach or trainer is ejected from
a game, he shall leave the field immediately and take no further
part in that game. He shall remain in the club house or change
to street clothes and either leave the park or take a seat in the
grandstand well removed from the vicinity of his team’s bench
or bullpen.
Rule 6.04(d) Comment: If a manager, coach or player is under
suspension he may not be in the dugout or press box during the
course of a game.
(e) (4.08) When the occupants of a player’s bench show violent
disapproval of an umpire’s decision, the umpire shall first give
warning that such disapproval shall cease.
PENALTY: [If such action continues] The umpire shall order
the offenders from the bench to the club house. If he is unable
to detect the offender, or offenders, he may clear the bench of
all substitute players. The manager of the offending team shall
have the privilege of recalling to the playing field only those
players needed for substitution in the game.
Rule 6.04(a) to 6.04(e)
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Taunting contributes to violence between teams and should be banned. Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Negate play and eject player for mocking opponents. Thursday, March 24, 2016

Manfred, the A-Rod Slayer, opens the door to all manner of bad conduct. Sunday, April 3, 2016