NEW RULES have MLB fans really upset but others think this is what will be best for the game of baseball. All three rules are listed here, let us know what you think about them!

• RULE #1 - Pitch Clock

  According to MLB.com, here’s what we know!

  “To create a crisper pace, there will be a 30-second timer between batters and then a shorter time limit between pitches. Pitchers will be required to begin their motion 15 seconds after receiving the ball with the bases empty or 20 seconds after receiving the ball with runners on base. If they don’t, they will be charged with an automatic ball.”

  Here’s a fan’s thoughts!

  Those who are opposed to a pitch clock in baseball should be forced to watch an old Daisuke Matsuzaka or Clay Buchholz start.

  — Thomas Carrieri (@Thomas_Carrieri) February 6, 2023

• RULE #2 - Shift Restrictions

  Here’s the official rule…

  “The defensive team must have a minimum of four players on the infield, with at least two infielders completely on either side of second base. These restrictions are intended to increase the batting average on balls in play, and allow infielders to better showcase their athleticism with great defensive plays.”

  Some fans still think the shift is alive and well!

  MLB FUTURE THOUGHTS #1 THE SHIFT
  Regardless of the new MLB rules, the shift is probably not dead.We value defensive flexibility. Many infielders also play the OF. Vs. LH super pull guys,I can see them vacating LF & playing short RF just like when there were no shift restrictions.

  — Jerry Weinstein (@JWonCATCHING) January 30, 2023

• RULE #3 - Bigger Bases

  This is a BIG ONE folks! Along with my favorite picture on the internet…

  How do we feel about the bases getting bigger? #MLB pic.twitter.com/PmyOHNrBCb

  — EAD (@ErnieAndDave) March 9, 2022

  Here are the details…

  “First, second and third have been expanded from 15 inches on each side to 18 inches on each side, while home plate remains unchanged. The primary reason why the bases are bigger is safety, giving fielders and runners more room to operate without colliding. But the slightly decreased distance between bases could help runners on stolen-base attempts and bang-bang plays.”

• Here Are The Big Three!

  This is kind of crazy, what do you think?

  New on-field rules are coming in 2023, and we have answers for your questions: https://atmlb.com/MYlh2D

  Posted by MLB on Monday, February 6, 2023

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