Tag: Brandon Hyde

Replays Will Be Handled Differently in 2023

The new rules in Major League Baseball for 2023 have been discussed over and over. Is the pitch clock good or bad for the game? Will the larger bases protect infielders and encourage more stolen bases? How about the “two disengagements” rule? Will base runners (such as Tim Locastro) feel emboldened to take off after two attempted pickoffs, knowing that if the pitcher throws over...

Reactions To MLB’s Rule Changes Effective in 2023

On September 9, Major League Baseball announced significant rule changes that will become effective in the 2023 season. Beginning next season, there will be a pitch clock, a restriction on defensive shifting, and larger bases. Let’s take a look at some of the reactions to these modifications to the game. First, how do the players feel about the new rules? For context, as part of the...