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sports1 year ago•14 min saved

"2024 Chicago Cubs: Playoffs, Predictions, and Bold Predictions"

The Chicago Cubs are gearing up for the 2024 season with a new manager, Craig Counsell, and notable offseason additions including Cody Bellinger, Shota Imanaga, and Hector Neris. The team also made significant changes to their roster, with notable exits including Marcus Stroman and Jeimer Candelario. The third base position is a key storyline, with Christopher Morel expected to take the reins. The Cubs' starting rotation and bullpen are solid, and top prospects like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ben Brown are expected to make an impact. With elevated expectations, the Cubs are aiming for a playoff berth in a weak division, and fans can look forward to key matchups and new MLB rules for the upcoming season.

via Bleacher Nation|

#2024-season #chicago-cubs #craig-counsell

cannabis2 years ago

Maryland's New Cannabis Laws: What You Need to Know

Starting July 1, new rules for marijuana in Maryland will go into effect, allowing adults aged 21 and older to possess and cultivate limited amounts of cannabis for personal use. The law also establishes a regulatory framework for the sale and taxation of marijuana products, with licensed dispensaries expected to open in the future.

via Fox Baltimore|

#cannabis #july-1 #legalization

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Max Scherzer criticizes MLB's pitch clock rules.

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer expressed frustration with the pitch clock rule after being told he couldn't throw his final warm-up pitch due to the timer expiring. Scherzer argued that the umpires should have discretion in certain situations, rather than being "handcuffed" by the clock. The pitch clock is one of several new rules implemented this season to speed up the pace of games, but Scherzer believes that the rigid enforcement of the rules is taking away from the normal routines of players and umpires. Despite the dispute, Scherzer went on to pitch seven innings and earn the win.

via USA TODAY|

#max-scherzer #mlb #new-rules

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Pitch clock poses challenges for Mets' aging pitchers.

The New York Mets are struggling to adjust to the pitch clock rule, which requires pitchers to deliver a pitch within 15 seconds with no runners on base and 20 seconds with runners on. The team's older pitching staff, with an average age of 32.2, is finding it difficult to adapt to the new rule, which is affecting their endurance. The Mets are considering various options, including starting every fourth day, throwing less, or being part of a six-man rotation to create more rest. MLB officials have asked for patience as the best players in the world adapt to the new rules.

via New York Post |

#mets #mlb #new-rules

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Manny Machado makes MLB history with ejection over pitch clock argument.

San Diego Padres player Manny Machado became the first MLB player to be ejected for arguing a violation of the new pitch timer rule. Machado tried to call a timeout while adjusting his gloves, but the umpire ruled he had called it after the eight-second mark, resulting in a strikeout. The new rules are designed to speed up play, with batters having to be ready for a pitch with eight seconds left on the timer, and pitchers having 15 seconds to complete a delivery with bases empty and 20 seconds with runners on bases.

via CNN|

#ejection #manny-machado #mlb

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

MLB's New Rules: Impact on Games, Pitch Clock Sacrifices Memorable Moments, and Eight Key Numbers.

The new MLB rules, including pitch clock, shift limits, and pickoff limits, have had a positive impact on the first four days of the regular season. There were more offense and action, with a 15-point bump in batting average and twice as many stolen bases. The pace of games was also faster, with a half-hour shaved off and fewer than one clock violation per game. The success rate of stolen bases is bound to drop, but overall, the new rules have been successful in improving the game.

via bleachernation.com|

#mlb #new-rules #offense

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

MLB's 2023 Season: Faster Games and New Rules Aimed at Speeding Up the Game.

Major League Baseball implemented new rules for the 2023 season, including a pitch timer, defensive positioning restrictions, and larger bases. On Opening Day, the average length of games was down by 18 minutes, and teams attempted 1.53 stolen bases per game, up from 0.67 last season. There were 14 pitch-timer violations, and Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers lost a chance for one more swing due to a violation. The Mets committed the oddest violation when umpire Larry Vanover charged Jeff McNeil with a strike after Pete Alonso took too long to return to first base following a foul ball.

via CBS Sports|

#mets #mlb #new-rules

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Mets navigate new rules and win opener against Marlins"

The Mets won their first game using baseball's new rules, but confusion arose over a strike call on Jeff McNeil. Manager Buck Showalter intends to research the matter as there were conflicting stories on why the strike was called. Pitcher Max Scherzer remains opposed to the pitch clock, despite six of the first 11 games being completed in under three hours. The average Opening Day game in 2022 lasted 3:11, but a year later, 12 MLB teams wrapped up their 2023 debuts before 2:49 had passed.

via New York Post |

#buck-showalter #jeff-mcneil #mets