A pitch clock. Banning the shift. Inside MLB's rule changes for the 2023 season.

For the first time since 2019, Major League Baseball will have a normal six-week spring training.

The regular season, however, will see some changes. There will be several new rules introduced during the 2023 season, primarily designed to speed up the pace of the game and create more action on the field.

Here’s a refresher on the rule changes:

What is a pitch clock?

This is the rule change that should be the most noticeable. The average minor league game was shortened by more than 20 minutes last year after the pitch clock was implemented. Pitchers will have 15 seconds to make each pitch when the bases are empty and 20 seconds when there is a runner on base. There is a 30-second timer between…