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MLB Bringing Back Controversial Extra Innings Ghost Runner Rule
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Major League Baseball rule changes put the sport in an unusual position heading into Opening Day.
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MLB approves automatic runner for extra innings, expanded rosters, Shohei Ohtani & more rule changes
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Shohei Ohtani rule' could result in more two-way players National News - Bally Sports
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MLB Extra Innings Rule: Analyzing how new 'Ghost Runner' change will affect the outcome of games
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Shohei Ohtani rule among potential MLB rule changes
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MLB Creates 'Ohtani Rule' to Keep Star's Bat in Games - The New York Times
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MLB rule changes 2022: 'Shohei Ohtani' rule becomes official – NBC Sports Chicago
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MLB 2022 rule changes: Ghost runner back, Shohei Ohtani rule added