Houston, We Have Rule Changes! The Official 2023 MLB Season Thread

[Brozay]

 

[Regular_P]

Tigers about to have the WOAT offense

They're gonna get no-hit multiple times this season and it shouldn't even count for the pitchers. Their lineup is embarrassing. I can't believe they didn't add a single notable bat to the lineup in the winter.

 

[Memorial Stadium Piru]

These rule changes are saving the sport of baseball. All we need is more AA players to restore the feeling

 

[the next guy]

nice opening weekend.

 

[Ron Mexico]

 

[Remote]

The average time of game is massive. I have doubts as to how long this will last. I wonder if owners will someday try to jam in more commercials to gain more revenue.

But I have to imagine it's not just the fans who like the faster games. The broadcasters, the people who work at the stadiums, the players all have to enjoy the time it saves them to do other things.

One thing I noticed yesterday -- I can't remember which game it was, but some 2nd baseman dove to his left to snag a hard hit ground ball and threw the runner out at 1st base. It was a heck of a play. And the announcers noted that a year ago it wouldn't have been possible. With the shift, that 2B would have been positioned in such a way that it would have been a routine out. So in a way, these shift restrictions could bring back some more athleticism and defensive excitement to the game that has been missing for a few years.

 

[chineebai]

The average time of game is massive. I have doubts as to how long this will last. I wonder if owners will someday try to jam in more commercials to gain more revenue.

But I have to imagine it's not just the fans who like the faster games. The broadcasters, the people who work at the stadiums, the players all have to enjoy the time it saves them to do other things.

One thing I noticed yesterday -- I can't remember which game it was, but some 2nd baseman dove to his left to snag a hard hit ground ball and threw the runner out at 1st base. It was a heck of a play. And the announcers noted that a year ago it wouldn't have been possible. With the shift, that 2B would have been positioned in such a way that it would have been a routine out. So in a way, these shift restrictions could bring back some more athleticism and defensive excitement to the game that has been missing for a few years.

I feel like commercials are the same since they show a commercial every half inning, it's the game itself that's shorter.

 

[TrillaMonsoon]

Shout out to each and every team sitting 3-0 at the top of their division

 

[360dagod]

Him and Jake mccarthy got elite speed

 

[We Ready]

Shout out to each and every team sitting 3-0 at the top of their division

Congrats and all that, but please change your avi. Kat is a loser and should not be represented by Wolves fans in any way.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Brozay]

Shout out to each and every team sitting 3-0 at the top of their division

pretty hyped about sweeping the Royals

 

[EarlyEarly]

I usually lie to myself and say the Jays are going to the World Series but I can’t bring myself to do it this year. I dunno if it’s because these guys traded most of their latin players for white dudes. I know they’re better on paper I don't think shyt is going to be bubbling like even in the losing seasons.

 

[PortCityProphet]

Andruw Jones getting his jersey retired by the Braves

 

[VegetasHairline]

 

[VegetasHairline]