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Robot umpires could be coming to Major League Baseball within the next five years as part of the new labor deal between MLB and the umpires’ union. MLB and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association agreed to a new five-year labor deal …
Major League Baseball is making another change to the injured list for 2020, this time to try to cut down on roster manipulation. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, MLB will keep the 10-day IL in place for position players. However, pitchers …
Major League Baseball is looking to cut down on sign-stealing with some unique new technology. According to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post, the league was at Washington Nationals camp on Monday as they explore a new communication device that …
MLB is looking to spice up the Home Run Derby and thinks they’ve found a way. MLB and the MLBPA have agreed on numerous changes that will take effect this season or next, many of which were outlined by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. One notable …
The August waiver trade appears to be on its way toward becoming a thing of the past in Major League Baseball. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the MLB and MLBPA are nearing an agreement on a series of rule changes for the 2019 season. …
More details are coming out on MLB’s plans for a pitch clock during spring training. On Friday, MLB announced a 20-second pitch clock that will start when the pitcher receives the ball from the catcher. Batters will be expected in the box with …
With several players speaking out against Major League Baseball’s uniform policies, a change could reportedly be in the offing. According to Gabe Lacques of USA Today, the league and the MLB Players’ Association have been in contact since …
Major League Baseball is limiting the amount of mound visits for players and coaches in the 2018 season. According to new pace of play rules released Monday, each team will be entitled to six mound visits from players, coaches, or the manager during …
