Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced a series of changes on Friday, all meant to improve the pace of play in a game. How strictly they are enforced, how effective they are at shaving off time from games, or improving how fast it feels they are going remains to be seen.
MLB announces pace of play changes, effective in 2015
MLB and the MLBPA have negotiated ways to improve the pace of the game, and they’re going to begin using them immediately.
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However, this first slate of changes shouldn’t be intrusive, as warnings and fines are in place rather than charging the players with extra balls or strikes.
MLB & MLBPA announce additions to the pace of game program, effective this season. Details: pic.twitter.com/qr0KBcPLA9
— MLB Public Relations (@MLB_PR) February 20, 2015 While there is no pitch clock, there will still be clocks. They are for what often happens in between innings, instead of just during them. The clocks will still be active, though, and let's just say it's a good thing Nomar Garciaparra has already retired.
Rule Changes
Batters are going to have to stay in the box once they get there, and be ready for pitchers to deliver a pitch shortly after coming back from commercial.
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