This is something you should pay at least some attention to this year, because when Major League Baseball tries out experimental rules in the Atlantic League (“ALPB”), a “partner league” with MLB, some of them do wind up in actual MLB games. This includes the pitch timer and larger bases, among other things.
Tuesday, MLB announced three experimental rules that will be used in the Atlantic League this season, beginning on the league’s Opening Day, Friday, April 28.
- New to the Atlantic League this season will be the use of a Designated Pinch Runner.