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Major League Baseball is making another tweak to pitch clock rules after its successful implementation in 2023. MLB is shortening the pitch clock with the bases empty from 20 seconds to 18, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. According to the league, …
Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer has not been a huge fan of the pitch clock in baseball, and he is now claiming that it may be having a detrimental impact on the health of pitchers. In an appearance on the “Foul Territory” podcast, …
Major League Baseball has made a decision on potential rule changes for the playoffs amid reports of some dissatisfaction from players. MLB will make no changes to the current rules for the postseason, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. That means the …
MLB players are pushing for one noteworthy rule change to be implemented for the playoffs, according to MLBPA leader Tony Clark. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Clark said players have lobbied for slight adjustments to the pitch clock during …
The Philadelphia Phillies are convinced that they are dealing with an unusual issue during home games, and data actually backs up their theory. Phillies players believe their pitch clock at Citizens Bank Park is somehow faster than other …
Major League Baseball is extremely serious about enforcing their new pace-of-play rules this season, as Bryce Harper is quickly learning. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger Harper, who just returned to their lineup after undergoing Tommy John surgery …
MLB’s new pitch clock has succeeded in shortening games significantly this year, but that has caused a significant problem for the home teams. Several MLB teams have begun cutting off beer sales after the 8th inning instead of the 7th due to …
Shohei Ohtani can add another item to his long list of accomplishments, though this is one he probably won’t find particularly memorable. Ohtani was on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday and had a bit of a shaky first inning, …
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper dropped a hint Sunday that players are not entirely pleased with one of the league’s most significant rule changes. Harper, who is currently rehabbing from offseason elbow surgery, spoke with …
The New York Mets were victims of one of the weirdest rules violations of the young MLB season on Opening Day, or so it seemed at the time. However, the league has apparently reached out to tell the organization that the strange call should not have …
MLB Opening Day saw the introduction of the pitch clock to regular season action, and things went fairly smoothly. However, there were still some hiccups, at least for some players. Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was among that group, as …
Major League Baseball is pulling a “not so fast” on opportunistic pitchers. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported on Saturday that the league sent a memo to teams clarifying that umpires will call a “quick pitch” violation if the …
Fans of the New York Mets are nothing if not resourceful. Video went viral from the Mets’ spring game on Friday against Washington of fans using the newly-implemented pitch clock to troll Nationals pitcher Victor Arano. In an attempt to throw …
The new MLB pitch clock is already proving to be an absolute menace. Video went viral from the New York Yankees-Pittsburgh Pirates spring training game on Thursday of perhaps the world’s fastest strikeout. Fueled by the chaos of the pitch …
