MLB commissioner Rob Manfred floating idea of new 'golden' rule that could be baseball's biggest change yet
Ahead of the 2023 season, MLB introduced larger bases, a pitch timer, limiting shifts and a "disengagement" rule where pitchers would only be allowed three attempted pickoffs, but the third failed one would result in the runner moving up 90 feet.
MLB's 'Golden At-Bat' rule: What we know about the potential change
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recently said that there's been "buzz" among the owners about implementing a "Golden At-Bat" rule. Here's what you need to know about it.
Discussing New Rule That Could Come to MLB, Braves-Related Scenarios
To sum it up in a nutshell, the golden at-bat allows a team to choose one at-bat in every game to send its best hitter to the plate even if it wasn’t that guy’s turn to hit. This should immediately stand out in your mind as heavily altering how the game is played.
MLB fans up in arms over 'Golden At-Bat' proposal
In 2022, the National League finally adopted a designated hitter, and the postseason was expanded to 12 teams. Bases were increased from 15 to 18 inches, and defensive shifts were banned that year. A draft lottery was implemented to dissuade tanking.
Fans Are All Saying the Same Thing About MLB's Potential 'Golden At-Bat' Rule Change
Manfred took to Puck's "The Varsity" podcast recently to share thoughts on a potential rule changes called the 'Golden At-Bat" that would drastically change how the game is playing moving forward, and would give star players the opportunity to take more rips at the plate.
MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal Not a Fan of 'Extreme' Golden At-Bat Rule
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal spoke Tuesday about the idea of the Golden At-Bat rule and said he's not a fan of it at all. "My instinct is that it's not baseball," Rosenthal said on the baseball show Foul Territory. "It’s not the way the game has been played for 100-plus years and I just have a problem with it from that perspective.”
What is MLB's possible game-changing Golden At-Bat rule?
MLB is exploring the golden at-bat, where teams would be able to send a player of their choice to the plate in a big moment.
Kevin Youkilis on 'golden at-bat' rule MLB is considering: 'Not all change is great'
"The best part of baseball is when the guy least expected to get the big hit delivers at the end of the game," Kevin Youkilis tweeted.
MLB 'Golden at-bat' rule feels 'too gimmicky'
The Dan Patrick Show discusses MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's idea for a "Golden at-bat" and why the rule seems "too gimmicky" right now.
SF Giants' Mike Krukow blasts MLB commissioner for 'absurd' proposed rule change
San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow is completely against the “Golden At-Bat,” another radical rule change that MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is considering bringing to the sport. The idea behind the “Golden At-Bat” is like an enhanced pinch hitter: Once a game,
Freddie Freeman, Yelich React to Manfred's Golden At-Bat Rule Change Idea for MLB
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has overseen plenty of new rules that have reshaped how baseball is played and its in-game strategy. Another radical change
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Major League Baseball's terrible Golden At-Bat idea might not actually be so bad
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Baseball: Right-hander Aoyagi's 45-day posting period begins
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Athletics Estimate New Las Vegas MLB Stadium Will Cost $1.75B; Increase of $250M
The Athletics' new Las Vegas stadium, which is aiming to open in 2028, now carries a cost of $1.75 billion, or $250 million ...
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MLB insider pours ice cold water on idea of Seattle Mariners making any major signings this winter
A worrisome new report from a top MLB insider is very bad new for Seattle Mariners fans hoping they land a big bat in free ...
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MLB insider details why wild spending by Dodgers, Yankees and Mets has league on lockout collision course
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“Why Do We Care So Much About Shohei Ohtani’s Dog” – MLB Fans Lash Out At League For Their ‘Mini-Game Video’ On Decoy
MLB fans are well aware of Ohtani’s dog, but some feel that the league is promoting him way too much. Recently, MLB shared a ...