A pitch timer, limits on defensive shifts and bigger bases are coming to Major League Baseball in 2023. Following recent experiments in the Minor Leagues, the recently formed Joint Competition Committee voted F
less dead time, more balls in play,” Epstein said. “This game is about the players and it is for the fans. We hope that these rule changes underscore that, and we're confident that they help move us closer to the very best version of baseball.” ...
leading to wide-ranging changes in pace of play and on-field action. They include a first-ever pitch clock, the elimination of the shift, bigger bases and a limit to how many times a pitcher can disengage from the rubber.
Explaining new rules for pitching, larger bases and shifts in the 2023 season. Some new rule changes will be hitting Major League Baseball in 2023. After recent experiments in the minor leagues, there will be three new rules in the upcoming MLB season that are aimed to improve the pace of...
MLB Uses Atlantic League to Test More Rule Changes More Charlie Riedel Kansas City Royals' Nate Eaton waits for the pitch by Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray as the pitch clock counts down during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. ...
These new rule changes are working as MLB intended with bigger bases, pitch clocks, and shift restrictions. Teams have built their rosters while taking into consideration the rule changes. It looks like baseball again and the fans are certainly enjoying it. Here are how the changes have impacted...
The fifth installment of the World Baseball Classic is set to begin in March 2023. Here’s everything you need to know about the worldwide events. Team USA has responded in style. Fresh off a stunning 11-5 loss to Mexico on Sunday, the U.S. bounced back on Monday again...
Manfred has overseen a controversial period for rule changes as commissioner over the last decade. While the pitch clock, which was introduced in 2023, has generally been met with praise, other ideas like the ghost runner rule – which automatically places a runner on second base at the start...
NEW YORK (AP) — A yearlong study by Major League Baseball concluded rising velocities, pitch shaping and emphasis on maximum effort are the likely causes of the vast increase in pitcher injuries and recommended exploring rules changes to address the problem. ...
Major League Baseball should consider rule changes to address the declines in pitchers’ health and the aesthetics of the game, according to an MLB internal report issued after a year-long investigation into the pitching injury epidemic. The 63-page report was sent this afternoon from the Office...