In what would be a drastic change aimed at creating more action, fewer strikeouts, cutting back on injuries, and perhaps returning a bit of prestige to starting pitchers, MLB is considering requiring starters to go at least six innings, according to an ESPN report Thursday. The rule is under discussion and like other major changes, such as the pitch clock, would first be tested in the minor...
The MLB season is only 50 days away, and with that will come some brand new rules the league is rolling out for the 2023 season. As a refresher, here are the three big changes we will be seeing this upcoming season. Pitch Timer To help increase pace of play, MLB will implement a 30-second timer between batters and a shorter time limit between pitches. Pitchers must now begin their motion 15...
Major League Baseball announced three rule changes that have been approved by a majority vote of the new joint Competition Committee for play during the 2023 Championship Season, including Spring Training and the Postseason. The new joint committee was created as a part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA)...
Greg Lovett-USA TODAY NETWORK There will be some major changes in Major League Baseball in 2023, and the game will look a little bit different to the product we’re used to seeing now. Per Evan Drellich and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the introduction of a pitch clock, a ban on the defensive shift and larger bases will likely be approved in a vote at noon ET on Friday. The...
