"MLB Union Chief Criticizes 2024 Pitch Clock Change Process"

MLB Players' Association executive director Tony Clark expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to decrease the pitch clock with runners on base by two seconds, stating that it warranted a longer dialogue. The league's competition committee approved the change for the 2024 season despite player representatives' disapproval. Clark raised concerns about the impact on game length and player safety, citing increased susceptibility to injury due to shortened recovery time for pitchers. The decision comes after the implementation of a pitch clock in 2023, which led to a 24-minute drop in average game time.