The MLB lockout does not appear close to ending, but whenever it does, it appears likely to be accompanied by a major rule change that has long seemed inevitable. Both…
It’s not clear whether or not the National League will adopt a universal DH in 2021, but one prominent front office figure wants to see it happen immediately. New York…
The 2020 MLB season will look a lot different if it happens, but one rule change could be hugely significant for 2020 and beyond. According to Joel Sherman of the…
There has long been talk about the National League instituting the designated hitter rule, but there is apparently some thinking that it could happen much sooner than anticipated. Jim Bowden…
MLB has been considering multiple rule changes to make the game more fan-friendly, and one such change could be adding the DH to the National League. MLBPA executive director Tony…
You might think, as a player known much more for his bat than for his glove, that Mark McGwire would have an appreciation for the designated hitter rule. That, however,…
Could the designated hitter be on its way to the National League? St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said on Saturday that there is “more momentum” building to bring…
Winston Churchill once purportedly said, “Never stand up when you can sit.” Presumably, Winnie wasn’t much of a fan of physical activity. However, he might have been enamored with the…
In MLB, there is one main difference between the American League and the National League. In the AL, designated hitters are allowed but in the NL they’re not. That means…