Will new MLB rules make baseball more fun to watch?
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The 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season kicks off with some new rules, including a pitch clock, larger bases and changes to infield player positions.
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MLB rules changes a battle between tradition and innovation - Los
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New MLB Pitch Clock Rules Shaving 24 Minutes From Games
Assessing the impact of MLB rules changes at halfway mark
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Pitch Clocks and Ban on Shifts Could Affect MLB Roster
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Inside Baseball's Desperate Effort to Save Itself From Irrelevance
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Inside Baseball's Desperate Effort to Save Itself From Irrelevance
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MLB Rule Changes: Takeaways on pitch clock, bigger bases, more - ESPN
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Are MLB's new rules putting the action back in baseball? The
Pitch timer may bring back stolen bases
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Baseball's new pitch clock speeds up the game, draws mixed
MLB Network on new baseball rules
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