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Spring training's start brings pitch clocks, shift limits
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The Data Behind MLB's 2023 Rule Changes - by Joe Pompliano
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Spring training start brings new rules — pitch clocks, shift limits - Seattle Sports
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Pitch Clocks and Ban on Shifts Could Affect MLB Roster Construction - The New York Times
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MLB .244 batting average worst since '68, up after crackdown
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MLB no-hitters: Six in 2021 season raises questions about feat - Sports Illustrated
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How Mike Trout, Bryce Harper and others are widening the gap between the good and great hitters
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MLB 2023: New rules, big money Mets, Ohtani's walk year, Baseball
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MLB: Pitchers who alter balls will get banned for 10 games
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MLB 2023: New rules, big money Mets, Ohtani's walk year
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MLB .244 batting average up after crackdown, but still worst since 1968 – News-Herald
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MLB game time drops 24 minutes to 2:40; players steal most bases since 1987 - Wilmington News Journal
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MLB 2023: New rules, big money Mets, Ohtani's walk year - MLB