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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 …
Major League Baseball has yet to commit to a pitch clock during the regular season, but they’re going to test it in spring training ahead of possible implementation. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Sunday that the pitch clock will be used …
Although the Major League Baseball Players Association has proposed a universal designated hitter for the upcoming 2019 season — a proposal that has gained significant steam — it doesn’t look like that rule change is in the cards …
MLB does not want to lose a talented player to another sport and is working with the Oakland A’s on ways to entice Kyler Murray to choose a future in professional baseball. MLB officials and the Oakland A’s were set to meet on Sunday with …
Major League Baseball has two division tiebreakers on Monday, which should make for an exciting day of action for fans. There’s only one problem with the way they’re staged: they’re counted as regular season games. That means that …
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 Clark said on Tuesday that adding a designated hitter to the NL is …
MLB has reportedly suspended its grand slam promotion with Papa John’s in response to a controversy involving its founder. MLB began its relationship with the pizza chain in 2016, according to Yahoo Sports. They’ve been running a …
MLB is working on a more relaxed shoe policy after encountering criticism the past few years. Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan reports that MLB and the MLBPA are working on changing the league’s footwear policy to allow players the ability to …
The Major League Baseball Players Association issued a statement on Tuesday ripping teams for their supposed concerted effort to drive down the price of free agents, and the league returned fire shortly thereafter. After MLBPA executive director Tony …
Major League Baseball is considering a rule change that would force runners to slide directly into second base, ostensibly eliminating takeout slides. While there are still hurdles, namely union approval, the proposal has apparently been discussed, …
Baseball players are known for their willingness to do extremely strange things if they think it might give them an edge. Whether it means talking to your bat in the dugout or worshiping the most interesting man in the world, MLB players will do it …
