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These new MLB rules have Made Baseball Great Again!!!!!
Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:38 pm
I cannot believe that I actually sat down and watched an entire baseball game from start to finish this evening. The Braves/Cardinals game was 2:36 minutes.
In the past, it was hard for me to watch an entire ball game (except during post season) because the games took 3-3-1/2 hours.
These new rules have sped the game up and has made watching games tolerable again.
Sure, it kind of sucks that it’s not conventional but it was a much needed change for fans like me.
Also, I just moved to Atlanta so I could never watch the Braves play where I lived (only had access to Tampa Bay or Miami) before so that might be part of the reason why I am enjoying baseball more than season then years past.
In the past, it was hard for me to watch an entire ball game (except during post season) because the games took 3-3-1/2 hours.
These new rules have sped the game up and has made watching games tolerable again.
Sure, it kind of sucks that it’s not conventional but it was a much needed change for fans like me.
Also, I just moved to Atlanta so I could never watch the Braves play where I lived (only had access to Tampa Bay or Miami) before so that might be part of the reason why I am enjoying baseball more than season then years past.
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Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:43 pm to FLTech
I love all the new rules
A weekday game can be watched in 2 and a half hours
Now I don't gave to set aside an entire night to get through a game
A weekday game can be watched in 2 and a half hours
Now I don't gave to set aside an entire night to get through a game
Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:45 pm to BambiisDead
I totally agree!
Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:46 pm to FLTech
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Sure, it kind of sucks that it’s not conventional but it was a much needed change for fans like me.
What are they?
Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:48 pm to FLTech
just got back from the stl-atl game
left after 8th, and still got home at a nice time. no more of the 3 1/2 hour garbage.
let alone the 4 - 4 1/2 hour AL shite shows.
east coasters absolutely hated those 4 hour shite shows, especially on work nights. 7-11 game, 45minute train ride, ur in bed by 1230???? that gets old quick
left after 8th, and still got home at a nice time. no more of the 3 1/2 hour garbage.
let alone the 4 - 4 1/2 hour AL shite shows.
east coasters absolutely hated those 4 hour shite shows, especially on work nights. 7-11 game, 45minute train ride, ur in bed by 1230???? that gets old quick
Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:49 pm to FLTech
I’m a huge fan of the changes. Took my son to the stros game Friday night and didn’t have to deal with getting home after midnight.
Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:51 pm to SeeeeK
Banning the shift was stupid. These guys are pros. Learn to go opposite field, or learn to push a bunt.
Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:52 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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Banning the shift was stupid. These guys are pros. Learn to go opposite field, or learn to push a bunt.
The entire analytics boon has been a massive advantage for pitchers. Banning the shift finally gives something back to the hitters.
Posted on 4/3/23 at 9:53 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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Banning the shift was stupid. These guys are pros. Learn to go opposite field, or learn to push a bunt.
Amen, brother.
Posted on 4/3/23 at 10:05 pm to TackySweater
So far from what I have gathered
The batter gets :30 from last play to get set up for first pitch
Then, the pitcher gets :20 between pitches with a :20 timer (similar to say a shot clock in basketball)
Only 2 pick off attempts per base runner
Here’s the thing.. I actually enjoyed watching college softball games over MLB because those softball games were so fast and full of energy. These new MLB rules kind of remind me of watching a college softball game in the speed of the game
The batter gets :30 from last play to get set up for first pitch
Then, the pitcher gets :20 between pitches with a :20 timer (similar to say a shot clock in basketball)
Only 2 pick off attempts per base runner
Here’s the thing.. I actually enjoyed watching college softball games over MLB because those softball games were so fast and full of energy. These new MLB rules kind of remind me of watching a college softball game in the speed of the game
Posted on 4/4/23 at 6:44 am to FLTech
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I cannot believe that I actually sat down and watched an entire baseball game from start to finish this evening. The Braves/Cardinals game was 2:36 minutes.
I love it. Last year I'd never make it to the end of games that started at 7. Now I'll probably be able to make most of them.
I can tell you from what the minor leaguers say, after the first few weeks adjustment period nearly all the players will be down with it.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 6:56 am to Chucktown_Badger
Eh. Hard to go oppo when they shift and throw inside with 98+ mph. It was kinda chicken shite IMO
This post was edited on 4/4/23 at 6:58 am
Posted on 4/4/23 at 7:14 am to Tiger Ugly
I read an article somewhere saying that most of the players actually love the new rules because it means earlier nights for east coast teams
Posted on 4/4/23 at 7:26 am to FLTech
I'm loving the new rules.
We finally have a sense of pace back to the game.
We finally have a sense of pace back to the game.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 7:27 am to Chucktown_Badger
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Banning the shift was stupid
frick the shift. It can DIAF.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 7:40 am to Chucktown_Badger
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Banning the shift was stupid. These guys are pros. Learn to go opposite field, or learn to push a bunt.
That’s what people said 10 years ago, yet they still didn’t learn to hit opposite field nor tried bunting enough. MLB proved over recent years that the shift needed to be banned to save the sport.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 7:41 am to FLTech
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I read an article somewhere saying that most of the players actually love the new rules because it means earlier nights for east coast teams
On Ian Happs podcast he does it with two former minor league teammates who are still in the minors.
They pitched and griped about it at first (the pitch clock) but about a month later after they had gotten adjusted and used to it, they said they LOVED it and told Happ the same would happen for him - that all the players loved it once they adjusted. They want shorter games just as much as the fans if not more.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 7:49 am to FLTech
Try a Savannah Banana game sometime
Posted on 4/4/23 at 8:03 am to Nono
I don't like the banning of the shift, but I can get over that.
I really hate the pitch clock and the limited throws to 1st. Baseball is a game of timing, and trying to throw that timing off for the pitcher or hitter is all part of the game.
I'm sure in time, I wont even notice it, but striking a guy out without throwing a pitch is BS.
I really hate the pitch clock and the limited throws to 1st. Baseball is a game of timing, and trying to throw that timing off for the pitcher or hitter is all part of the game.
I'm sure in time, I wont even notice it, but striking a guy out without throwing a pitch is BS.
Posted on 4/4/23 at 8:08 am to FLTech
Old people hate it because it's too fast paced now. They'll all have to go back to watching women's basketball again.
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