We’ll see Northwoods League pitch timers in their ballparks beginning in 2023, as the summer-collegiate circuit aims to accelerate the pace of play. (more…)
Tag Archives | pace of play
Pitch clock not a hit in Triple-A
Rule changes are never popular, and some MiLB players don’t like the pitch clock / pace of place guidelines implemented across the minors in 2022. But opinions vary based on the level of play–so maybe old dogs can’t learn new tricks. (more…)
2020 MLB Rule Changes Unveiled
Major League Baseball has unveiled rule changes for the 2020 season, including a three-batter minimum for relievers and the introduction of a 26-player roster. (more…)
2019 MiLB Rule Changes Unveiled
Minor League Baseball has unveiled 2019 rule changes, including a three-batter minimum for pitchers at the Triple-A and Double-A levels and mound visit limits based on classification. (more…)
Pitch Clock Pushed to 2022 as Part of New MLB Proposal
Major League Baseball would not implement a pitch clock until at least 2022, but could enact other changes sooner, as part of a new proposal to the players union. (more…)
No NL DH in 2019; Look for Talks Aimed at 2022
Despite talk of a National League designated hitter being implemented as early as this season, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says any potential rule changes for 2019 will be limited to pace-of-play issues. (more…)
Midseason Report Cards: Extra Innings Rules, Indy Pace of Play
Rule changes and experiments designed to shorten games and improve the pace of play in Minor League Baseball and the independent Can-Am League seem to be working, as we have results from the first half of the season. (more…)
MiLB Announces New Pace-of-Play Rules for 2018
Following months of wrangling between MLB and the player’s union over new pace-of-play rules, Minor League Baseball has announced its own new pace-of-play rules for 2018, but with a greater emphasis on limiting the number of extra innings. (more…)
D-Backs to Use Bullpen Cart in 2018
A bullpen cart will be used at at least one major league ballpark during the 2018 season, as the Arizona Diamondbacks will utilize one at Chase Field. (more…)
MLB Unveils 2018 Pace of Play Initiatives
Major League Baseball has announced its latest pace of play initiatives, with several rule changes taking effect for the 2018 season. (more…)
MLB Pitches Latest Pace of Play Proposal; Carts on Tap?
Major League Baseball has released its latest pitch to accelerate pace of play, with the proposals including bullpen carts and deferment of a pitch clock. (more…)
Showdown Looms Over Pitch Clock, Pace of Play in 2018
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is intent on implementing several measures to speed the pace of play in MLB games, including the use of a pitch clock and a limit on mound visits, but the MLB Players Association is opposing the changes. (more…)
MLB, Union to Address Pace of Play Issues Yet Again
With MLB games running slightly longer this season than in past seasons, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred will discuss potential rule changes with the player’s union in an attempt to speed up the game. (more…)