Houston Astros Jose Abreu (79) reacts after striking out during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Houston.
The Impact of the New Major League Baseball Rules Through 32 Games
Major League Baseball instituted three new rule changes for this season: The pitch clock, bigger bases and shift limitations. We take a look at the impact of the rule changes through the first 32 games of this season compared to a season ago.
Major League Baseball instituted three new rules for the 2023 season and all three rule changes appear to be yielding a more enjoyable product on the field.
After years of experimenting with these rule changes at the minor league level, the league put in a pitch clock, bigger bases and limited the ability for the defense to shift.
