With the pitch clock having a tangible effect on shortening game times, some teams are addressing the thirst of fans by implementing extended beer sales, adding an inning before sales are cut off. (more…)
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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…)
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…)
Pitch Clock Arrives at MLB Spring Training
A 20-second pitch clock made its first appearance at Major League Baseball spring training games over the weekend, bringing the long-debated initiative into play. (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…)
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…)
Atlantic League: Get the lead out!
The independent Atlantic League is implementing rule changes this year in an attempt to address a perennial concern: speeding up baseball games. We’ve written about the rule changes before; now that the season is imminent, it’s a good time to review them. The York Dispatch’s John Walk has a nice piece on the changes, complete […]