All articles tagged with #mlb rules
Blue Jays manager John Schneider expressed frustration with the MLB rule allowing Shohei Ohtani to bat after pitching and suggested a hypothetical rule change to limit intentional walks, highlighting his strategic challenges against Ohtani during the World Series.
As the Dodgers prepare for opening day, Clayton Kershaw discusses his comfort with year-to-year contracts, hitting coach Robert Van Scoyoc talks about the importance of J.D. Martinez's success, and Brusdar Graterol is identified as a potential breakout pitcher. Meanwhile, Kershaw finds the pitch clock scarier than the actual thing, and one executive predicts a rocky start to the season due to the new MLB rules. Additionally, Eater Los Angeles maps out essential places to eat near Dodger Stadium, and a podcast previews the National League West.
Spring training developments in fantasy baseball include a rash of injuries to key players, battles for closer roles, and hot-shot prospects pushing for starting jobs. The new MLB rules, including a pitch clock and limitations on defensive shifts, are expected to impact stolen bases and run-scoring. Fantasy managers will need to adjust on the fly to compete in these categories.