A complete guide to the 2023 rule changes coming to MLB, including a pitch timer, restrictions on infield shifts, bigger bases, and more.
Theo Epstein on 2023 rule changes •New rules had test run in Triple-A The pitch timer, defensive shift limits and bigger bases were the only three rules proposed by MLB to the Joint Competition Committee -- a voting body consisting of four active players, six members appointed by MLB and...
MLB rule changes: pitch clock, larger bases and more 1 of 3 | FILE - The new, larger base is seen with the older, smaller base at Salt River Field Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Major League Baseball’s bases were increased from 15-inch squares to 18, which will ...
The proof has been evident in the minor leagues, where stolen-base rates have spiked as a combination of the new rules has been tested in recent seasons. One of MLB's elite base stealers, Billy Hamilton, is cautiously optimistic about the impact it could have -- but he ...
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. ...
Why MLB is betting big on new rules for 2023 season2yJesse RogersMLB approves sweeping set of rules changes2yJeff Passan'Damn, that should be a hit': MLB players sound off on the infield shift -- before it could disappear forever3yJesse Rogers2 RelatedHow it will be enforced:If the ...
So what are the new changes, and how will games and players be impacted? Here are the new MLB rule changes to expect: What are the new MLB rules for 2023? 1. Pitch clock In an effort to increase the pace of play, there will be a 30-second clock implemented between batters. ...
The Evolution of Game Pace in MLB The evolution of game pace in MLB has been a topic of much discussion and debate in recent years. With advancements in technology and changes in societal trends, the way fans consume sports has shifted, leading to a demand for more fast-paced and action-...
As teams take the field on March 30 for Opening Day of the 2023 baseball season, keep an eye out for these three major changes. 1. Several changes are meant to speed games up Trevor Larnach of the Minnesota Twins looks on in front of the pitch clock during a spring training game ...
MLB Rule Changes Pitch Timer Baseball is a sport that prides itself on tradition & clings to unwritten rules like gospel. A large part of the romanticism of baseball is that it’s the only sport played without a clock. “Part of what makes baseball great is not having any clocks on the...