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MLB rule changes 2023: Guide to pitch clock, bases, banning the shift
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SBN Reacts: MLB fans are split over rule changes
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MLB game times cut 30 minutes, steals double under new rules
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MLB new rule changes: Everything you need to know - Sports Illustrated
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MLB hit a home run this season by listening to its fans
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Baseball's new rules to speed up games get mixed reception
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Opening Day: Fans wanting a faster pace game are going to get it, says three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander
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MLB 2023 Preview: Pitch Clock and Other New Rules Aim to Speed Game Up - The New York Times
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Baseball's new rules to speed up games get mixed reception
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Can MLB Fix Baseball? Inside the Plan
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Baseball no longer the timeless game as pitch clock shaves 30 minutes off 9-inning game
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Faster games and more action make new MLB rules a winner for fans