The Marlins Go All-In on Baseball’s New Rules
Putting the ball in play, stealing bases and having pitchers work quickly? Sounds good to Jazz Chisholm Jr. and his new teammates: Johnny Cueto and Luis Arraez.
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Pitch Clocks and Ban on Shifts Could Affect MLB Roster Construction
A pitch clock, a ban on infield shifts and the enlargement of bases could alter the value of some players, giving executives something new to exploit.