New MLB rules get mixed fan reaction after first live looks

Published March 1, 2023 12:41 PM

By ALANIS THAMES
AP Sports Writer

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Players have largely been pleased with Major League Baseball’s rollout of several new rules this spring, but fans getting their first look in person have mixed reviews. MLB has added a pitch clock, limited infield shifts and made other changes to quicken the pace of play. It seems to be working, with games running about 20 minutes shorter on average compared to last spring training. Some fans have felt indifferent to the rules, while others are gushing about the faster pace. Others wish the game would just stay as it’s been for most of their lives.

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