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sports2 years ago

MLB's 2024 Rule Changes: Faster Cardinals Games and More Modifications

Major League Baseball has announced modifications to the rules aimed at improving the pace of play, including reducing the time allowed between pitches with runners on base, reducing allotted mound visits, restarting the pitch timer after a dead ball, and requiring pitchers who warm up between innings to face at least one batter. Additionally, the runner's lane to first base will be widened by including the dirt between the foul line and the infield grass. These changes were made despite objections from the MLB Players Association.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
#cardinals#mlb#pace-of-play
sports2 years ago

"MLB Implements Rule Changes for 2024: Pitch Clock, Baserunning, and More"

Major League Baseball has announced rule changes for the 2024 season, aimed at further improving the pace of play. The changes include shortening the pitch clock with runners on base, reducing the number of mound visits, requiring pitchers who warm up to face at least one batter, and widening the runner's lane towards first base. The MLB Players Association has expressed opposition to the rule changes, stating that additional changes are unnecessary and that the focus should be on examining the health and safety impacts of reduced recovery time.

via USA TODAY|
#competition-committee#mlb#mlbpa
sports2 years ago

MLB's 2024 Rule Changes: Pitch Clock, Basepaths, and More

Major League Baseball's recent rule changes, including the implementation of a pitch clock, are unnecessary and risk aggravating players. The average time of game in 2023 dropped significantly due to the pitch clock, which was well-received by fans. However, the league's focus on further reducing game time, despite minimal benefits, may lead to contentious future negotiations with the players' association. The league should have been content with the success of the pitch clock in its first season.

via CBS Sports|
#mlb#pace-of-play#pitch-clock
sports2 years ago

MLB's 2024 Rule Changes: Pitch Clock, Runner's Lane, and More

Major League Baseball has announced a series of rule changes for the 2024 season, including a reduction in the pitch clock with runners on base and widening the runner's lane. Other changes involve shortening the time between pitches, reducing mound visits, and requiring pitchers who warm up on the mound to face at least one batter. These changes aim to address the issue of pace of play, although the MLB Players Association has objected, stating that additional changes are unnecessary and that the focus should be on examining the health and safety impacts of previous rule changes.

via CBS Sports|
#mlb#pace-of-play#pitch-clock
sports2 years ago

Max Scherzer Expresses Frustration with MLB's Pitch Clock Enforcement

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer expressed frustration with MLB's pitch clock rules, specifically the strict enforcement of warm-up time between innings. Scherzer argued with home plate umpire Tripp Gibson over not having enough time to finish his warm-up pitches due to the last batter being his catcher. Scherzer believes umpires should have more discretion in certain situations and that the clock is being shoved in everyone's face. While the pitch clock has helped increase the pace of play, there are still some bugs that need to be sorted out.

via Bleacher Report|
#max-scherzer#mlb#pace-of-play
sports2 years ago

MLB's pitch clock and rule changes bring faster, more exciting games.

The implementation of a pitch clock in Major League Baseball (MLB) has shortened game times and increased attendance, despite some complaints from die-hard fans. While concerns about rushing pitchers and increased injury risk have been raised, data shows no significant change in pitcher injuries. Polls show that the pitch clock is popular among fans, with a majority in favor of it. MLB is pleased with the results so far and is continuing to monitor fan opinion and adjust accordingly.

via CBS Sports|
#attendance#fan-opinion#mlb
sports2 years ago

Bryce Harper's Return to Phillies Raises Concerns and Excitement.

MLB's new pace of play rules created a dangerous situation for Bryce Harper during a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Harper, who recently underwent Tommy John surgery, was not given enough time to put on his brace after reaching base in the ninth inning. The Phillies have taken the issue up with commissioner Rob Manfred but were told that Harper will not be permitted more time to put on the brace. Despite Harper's strong performance at the plate, the Phillies lost the game and continue to struggle with pitching.

via NBC Sports|
#bryce-harper#mlb#pace-of-play
sports2 years ago

MLB Players and Teams Clash Over Extending Beer Sales During Games

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm has criticized MLB teams for extending beer sales to the end of the eighth inning instead of the seventh, citing the potential dangers of drunk driving for fans. Strahm argued that if games are finishing quicker due to new pace-of-play rules, beer sales should be moved back to the sixth inning to give fans time to sober up before driving home. While some teams are extending beer sales to make up for lost sales, most teams have yet to make any changes.

via Bleacher Report|
#beer-sales#matt-strahm#mlb
sports2 years ago

MLB Teams Extend Beer Sales to Combat Shorter Game Times and Pitch Clock

At least four Major League Baseball teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, and Milwaukee Brewers, have extended alcohol sales into the eighth inning this season in response to shorter games created by the introduction of the pitch clock. The changes come as MLB teams experiment with adjustments to their traditional practices, and while safety and conduct remain a priority, the extension of alcohol sales has not yet caused any issues.

via CBS Sports|
#alcohol-sales#mlb#pace-of-play
sports2 years ago

Koepka criticizes slow pace of play at Masters as Rahm emerges victorious.

Brooks Koepka expressed frustration with the slow pace of play during the final round of the Masters, seemingly calling out Patrick Cantlay and Viktor Hovland's group. Koepka had a four-shot lead over Jon Rahm when they resumed the third round, but finished second after shooting 3-over 75 in the final round. Despite the disappointment, Koepka didn't feel like he did too much wrong.

via Fox News|
#brooks-koepka#golf#masters
sports2 years ago

Koepka Criticizes Slow Pace at Masters, Rahm Takes Home Victory and Cash

Brooks Koepka criticized Patrick Cantlay for his slow pace of play during the final round of the Masters, saying that the group in front of them was "brutally slow." Cantlay was the more egregious offender, causing delays that even annoyed his playing partner Viktor Hovland. Koepka wondered if the outcome might have been different if someone else had been in the group ahead of him.

via USA TODAY|
#brooks-koepka#golf#masters
sports2 years ago

MLB's New Pitch Clock Rules Claim First Victim in Red Sox's Rafael Devers

Major League Baseball's new rule changes, including a pitch clock, a ban on the infield shift, bigger bases, and limits on pickoff throws, have led to faster games, more hits, and increased stolen base attempts. However, some players are struggling to adjust to the new rules, with violations already occurring in the first 35 games of the season. Despite the growing pains, the league is committed to improving the pace of play and returning the game to its natural rhythms.

via The New York Times|
#baseball#mlb#pace-of-play
sports2 years ago

MLB Apologizes and Admits Wrong Call in Mets vs. Marlins Game.

MLB apologized to the New York Mets for giving Jeff McNeil a confusing strike due to Pete Alonso taking too long to get back to first base during Thursday's opener. The league clarified that umpire Larry Vanover shouldn't have charged McNeil with a strike in accordance with the new rules aimed at speeding up the pace of play. Players will be warned in the future if they are too slow returning to the base.

via theScore|
#jeff-mcneil#mlb#new-york-mets
sports2 years ago

MLB's Opening Day: Pitch clock success and overreactions.

The pitch clock made its debut on Opening Day in the MLB and shortened games by 26 minutes compared to last year's average. Only five of the 15 games went over three hours, and the longest game was three hours and 38 minutes. While the pitch clock achieved its goal of shortening game times, it remains to be seen how it will impact pitchers, hitters, catchers, and fans in the long term.

via Yahoo Sports|
#game-time#mlb#opening-day
sports2 years ago

"MLB's New Rules Turn Ronald Acuña Jr. into a Base-Stealing Cheat Code"

The 2023 MLB season started with a focus on pace of play, with new rules including a pitch timer and limits on pitcher pickoffs. The league also installed bigger bases to favor runners, and on Opening Day, runners across MLB swiped 21 bases, the most in any season's first set of games since 2011. Reigniting the running game could inject a dynamic intensity that has waned over the past decade, and if the uptick from Opening Day holds, it might even wind up being more noticeable than the clock.

via Yahoo Sports|
#baseball#mlb#pace-of-play