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Major League Baseball is changing the game and Tyler Clippard disapproves

Over the last few seasons, Major League Baseball has made some major changes. They’ve implemented instant replay, added pitch clocks and now have barred intentional walks in an effort to speed up the game.

Some baseball players are in favor of speeding up the game, especially since playing 162 games plus the postseason is a grueling task. However, most ball players have met the changes with resistance.

The latest player to do so was New York Yankees reliever Tyler Clippard, who didn’t understand what commissioner Rob Manfred was trying to accomplish.

“What are we really trying to do here?