The New Rules Bringing Life Back to the Old Ball Game

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News, Politics, News Commentary

4.2 • 726 Ratings

🗓️ 28 July 2023

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Major League Baseball has implemented a handful of controversial new changes this season that have shaken up America’s favorite pastime. But despite the initial debates over pitch clocks and shifting regulations, both experts and fans generally agree that the rules have made the game more enjoyable with a faster pace and more action. We’ll talk with baseball reporters about the changes and we’ll hear from you: have the new rules improved the game? Guests: Kyle Glaser, senior writer, Baseball America Jessica Kleinschmidt, multimedia broadcaster, Oakland A's Guy Marzorati, reporter and producer, KQED's California Politics and Government Desk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:09.0	From KQED in San Francisco, I'm Marisa Lagos. We're several months into the new Major League
1:14.3	Baseball season and the new rules that went into effect this year are already having a noticeable
1:19.4	impact on the game. Players have had to adjust to a new pitch clock, disengagement limits,
1:24.4	and a ban on infield shifting. But the result has been games that are faster and more action-packed.
1:30.4	It's shaking up team rosters, strategy, and expectations for what baseball can be.
1:35.2	We'll talk with baseball experts and hear from you.
1:37.9	Have the rule changes improve the game?
1:40.3	Batter up.
1:41.0	That's all coming up next after this news.
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