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The Winners And Losers From MLB's New Rules
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Rule Changes Mean Value Changes For Many Players - Athletics Nation
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A 15-second pitch clock? The end of the shift? What you need to know about MLB's 2023 rule changes - ESPN
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MLB rule changes 2021: Shift restrictions, pitch clock, extra innings - Sports Illustrated
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2023 MLB rule changes - Pitch clock, end of shift and more - ESPN
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The Data Behind MLB's 2023 Rule Changes - by Joe Pompliano
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Nice job ruining the game This is great news for baseball - MLB world divided on official announcement of banning of the defensive shift and other rule changes for 2023 season
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MLB new rule changes: Everything you need to know - Sports Illustrated
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MLB approves new rule to cut down on position players pitching ahead of 2023 season, per report
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Opinion: MLB's new rule could force pitching specialists to become extinct