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MLB rule changes for 2023 include pitch clock and banning of defensive shifts – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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D-BAT Sports - MLB has announced new rules for the 2023 season. These include pitch timers, bigger bases, and no shifts. What do you think about these rules?🤔 via: MLB
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MLB Banning Shifts May Not Make Baseball More Exciting
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No shift! What if defensive alignments are making hitters better? – Bat Flips and Nerds
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Pitch clocks and shift limits: MLB adopts sweeping rule changes for 2023, MLB
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9 things you need to know about the shift
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Bryce Harper takes on-field BP for 1st time since surgery National News - Bally Sports
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MLB shift limits raising batter spirits and averages so far – Metro Philadelphia
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Astros Crawfish Boil: March 8, 2023 - The Crawfish Boxes
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MLB implements rule changes for 2023, including a pitch clock and defensive shift restrictions
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Yes, The Infield Shift Works. Probably.
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