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MLB changes 2023: New rules include pitch clock, shift, bigger bases
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Former All-Star reliever says Rob Manfred's 'idiotic' rule changes won't help MLB
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MLB News: Rob Manfred's Pitch Clock Turns Out to Be a Resounding Success in First Year
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Major League Baseball hits the All-Star break still clawing back from the lockout but with some reasons for optimism
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Rob Manfred doesn't rule out changes to postseason pitch clock, but they seem unlikely - The Athletic
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MLBPA wants more time on pitch clock during postseason, but Rob Manfred isn't sure about changing rules again
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On the clock: New timer will affect more than just pitchers – WKTY
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MLB 2023 Preview: Pitch Clock and Other New Rules Aim to Speed Game Up - The New York Times
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MLB reportedly offers to postpone pitch clock until 2022 – The Denver Post
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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred calls eliminating local blackouts 'business objective number one' : r/baseball
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Major League Baseball rule changes put the sport in an unusual position heading into Opening Day.