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MLB is experimenting with more stupid rule changes
Posted on 4/18/23 at 2:45 pm
Posted on 4/18/23 at 2:45 pm
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Major League Baseball announced today that it will experiment with various rule changes in the Atlantic League this season, which begins April 28. Since 2019, the Atlantic League and MLB have had a partnership whereby the latter uses the former to test out rule changes before they are brought to the majors, with the general goal being a better pace of play and more game action.
•New to the Atlantic League this season will be the use of a Designated Pinch Runner. Each club will list a player who is not otherwise in the starting lineup as a designated pinch runner. That player may then be substituted at any point into the game as a baserunner. The player who is substituted for, as well as the pinch runner, may then return to the game without penalty.
•Unlike the new MLB rule which allows a pitcher to disengage from the pitching rubber twice during an at-bat, the Atlantic League will permit only a single disengagement per at-bat in 2023.
•The ALPB will continue the use of the “Double-Hook” DH rule, which allows clubs to use the designated hitter throughout the game provided that the club’s starting pitcher has completed at least five innings. If the starter fails to make it through the fifth, the club then loses the DH for the remainder of the game.
Fans:Get rid of local blackouts and streaming restrictions
MLB: Extra innings ghost runners!
Fans: lift the blackouts
MLB: pitch clocks?
Fans: Can't watch. Leaving.
MLB: Designated runners!
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Posted on 4/18/23 at 2:47 pm to Lsuhoohoo
I don’t care for those, but most of the changes this year have been good for the game.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 2:49 pm to Lsuhoohoo
The only rule that i don't like is the disengagment rule.
Each team having a guy on the roster as a runner only will make for some really interesting roster moves and add another strategic element to the sport.
It almost reads like that player could run for anyone, at any time?
Would be very funny if each team just had a burner who would pinch run every inning. Would definitely increase steals and movement on the base paths, and would finally eliminate the 3 true outcome approach so many are taking.
ETA: the DH rule is dumb
Each team having a guy on the roster as a runner only will make for some really interesting roster moves and add another strategic element to the sport.
It almost reads like that player could run for anyone, at any time?
Would be very funny if each team just had a burner who would pinch run every inning. Would definitely increase steals and movement on the base paths, and would finally eliminate the 3 true outcome approach so many are taking.
ETA: the DH rule is dumb
This post was edited on 4/18/23 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 4/18/23 at 2:50 pm to Lsuhoohoo
They gonna call this the Herb Washington rule?
Posted on 4/18/23 at 2:51 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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New to the Atlantic League this season will be the use of a Designated Pinch Runner. Each club will list a player who is not otherwise in the starting lineup as a designated pinch runner. That player may then be substituted at any point into the game as a baserunner. The player who is substituted for, as well as the pinch runner, may then return to the game without penalty.
Absolutely stupid. If your DH or your 1B is so damn unathletic to make it around the bases, find a new one.
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Unlike the new MLB rule which allows a pitcher to disengage from the pitching rubber twice during an at-bat, the Atlantic League will permit only a single disengagement per at-bat in 2023.
Mostly indifferent to this; but feel like 2 disengagement limit is fine.
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The ALPB will continue the use of the “Double-Hook” DH rule, which allows clubs to use the designated hitter throughout the game provided that the club’s starting pitcher has completed at least five innings. If the starter fails to make it through the fifth, the club then loses the DH for the remainder of the game.
Goodbye to "openers". Another stupid change.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 2:53 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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Each club will list a player who is not otherwise in the starting lineup as a designated pinch runner. That player may then be substituted at any point into the game as a baserunner. The player who is substituted for, as well as the pinch runner, may then return to the game without penalty.
This is stupid.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 2:58 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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The ALPB will continue the use of the “Double-Hook” DH rule, which allows clubs to use the designated hitter throughout the game provided that the club’s starting pitcher has completed at least five innings. If the starter fails to make it through the fifth, the club then loses the DH for the remainder of the game.
I can’t get behind this one. If you wanted to force teams into some arbitrary quandary to punish them with no DH , then why have a DH at all. I miss national league ball.
Going to be great when your pitcher just has a tough start that the league will then damage your chances of a comeback because you make a proactive choice to remove someone struggling. That makes no sense.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 3:00 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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New to the Atlantic League this season will be the use of a Designated Pinch Runner. Each club will list a player who is not otherwise in the starting lineup as a designated pinch runner. That player may then be substituted at any point into the game as a baserunner. The player who is substituted for, as well as the pinch runner, may then return to the game without penalty.
This can’t be right. Essentially, the dude could run for multiple players in the same inning? Or are they saying they can only run for one player and only come back in for that player at a later at bat?
Posted on 4/18/23 at 3:13 pm to Lsuhoohoo
These are good
Posted on 4/18/23 at 3:19 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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a Designated Pinch Runner
Unlike the new MLB rule which allows a pitcher to disengage from the pitching rubber twice during an at-bat, the Atlantic League will permit only a single disengagement per at-bat in 2023.
While unnecessary, I do not hate the idea of a designated pinch runner. Wonder if you can bring the same runner in multiple times in an inning.
But the combination of a pinch runner and single disengagement per at-bat will definitely get abused and result in a lot more activity on the base path.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 3:19 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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•New to the Atlantic League this season will be the use of a Designated Pinch Runner. Each club will list a player who is not otherwise in the starting lineup as a designated pinch runner. That player may then be substituted at any point into the game as a baserunner. The player who is substituted for, as well as the pinch runner, may then return to the game without penalty.
Good lord.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 3:19 pm to PP7 for heisman
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Would be very funny if each team just had a burner who would pinch run every inning. Would definitely increase steals and movement on the base paths, and would finally eliminate the 3 true outcome approach so many are taking.
Yeah, sign a track athlete that knows how to slide and that could be an interesting new roster position.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 3:20 pm to BigPerm30
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This can’t be right. Essentially, the dude could run for multiple players in the same inning? Or are they saying they can only run for one player and only come back in for that player at a later at bat?
The way I read it is the guy can just keep coming back into the game any time the team wants. Get a single, bring in the pinch runner, next batter hits a double and the pinch runner scores. He then jogs over to 2nd base and runs for the guy that hit the double...
Posted on 4/18/23 at 3:31 pm to Weekend Warrior79
What is MLB doing here? The pitch clock was a very good & needed new rule. The rest of these new ideas seem like they are looking to make changes just to make people think they are doing something.
The pinch runner rule has to be the dumbest of them all. Let’s delay the game every few at bats so the team can bring in their olympic sprinter to run multiple times per inning.
The pinch runner rule has to be the dumbest of them all. Let’s delay the game every few at bats so the team can bring in their olympic sprinter to run multiple times per inning.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 3:33 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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pitch clock
No need for this after every single pitch that isn't hit:
-Step out of box
-Rest bat on leg
-Unstrap batting gloves
-Restrap batting gloves
-Spit
-Grab sack
-Tug on jersey
-Pick up bat
-Hold bat and take deep breath
-Step into box
-Get feet positioned
-Measure bat to plate
This post was edited on 4/18/23 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 4/18/23 at 3:42 pm to Lsuhoohoo
They tested stealing first base in that league a few years ago. That’s basically where they throw shite at the wall, I don’t think it means they are seriously considering adding any of this
Posted on 4/18/23 at 3:50 pm to PP7 for heisman
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It almost reads like that player could run for anyone, at any time?
Would be very funny if each team just had a burner who would pinch run every inning.
hell yeah!!
beer league softball rules
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ETA: the DH rule is dumb
ehhh, I'd have to see it in action.
brings back a little of the having to actually think past "right now" before making a pitching move.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 4:49 pm to Weekend Warrior79
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But the combination of a pinch runner and single disengagement per at-bat will definitely get abused and result in a lot more activity on the base path.
Which is what fans want
In another thread it was said that between the walks and strikeouts, no one on the field was moving for minutes at a time
They should do like high school does, only allow a courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher
This post was edited on 4/18/23 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 4/18/23 at 5:13 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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•New to the Atlantic League this season will be the use of a Designated Pinch Runner. Each club will list a player who is not otherwise in the starting lineup as a designated pinch runner. That player may then be substituted at any point into the game as a baserunner. The player who is substituted for, as well as the pinch runner, may then return to the game without penalty.
So teams would just sign track stars? I don't like this at all.
Posted on 4/18/23 at 5:19 pm to T
Terrance Gore loves the idea of a pinch runner rule
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