Can a pitcher throw to an unoccupied bag?

Can a pitcher throw to an unoccupied bag? According to the MLB rules, a pitcher is allowed to fake a throw to an unoccupied base, but only when they have the intent of making a play. If the pitcher simply fakes a throw to an unoccupied base, a balk will be called on the pitcher.

According to the MLB rules, a pitcher is allowed to fake a throw to an unoccupied base, but only when they have the intent of making a play. If the pitcher simply fakes a throw to an unoccupied base, a balk will be called on the pitcher.