These are all rules designed to either speed up the game, increase the number of balls in play, revitalize the running game or all of the above.
The defensive shift rule states that a team must have two fielders stationed completely on either side of second base when a pitch is thrown.
This rule change would prevent teams from defending players in that way.
A pitcher will have a 15-second limit to deliver a pitch with the bases empty, 20 seconds with the bases occupied.
Mound visits will also be limited to 30 seconds from the time the manager or pitching coach leaves the dugout.
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