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How will the new short season extra-inning rule impact the Cubs in the Central?
When Major League Baseball action begins at the end of July, Chicago Cubs fans will notice some differences in the rules for this shortened season. One of the biggest changes is that extra-inning games will feature a runner at second base to start the extra frames.
Considering the Cubs played 13 extra-inning games last season, the chance of this rule affecting the team in a shortened season is pretty high. Division rivals seemed to present the biggest challenge to the Cubs when looking at those extra-inning contests last season.