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MLB traditionalists won't like it, but designated hitter will come to NL. They better get used to it

What I'm Hearing: USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale discusses why a universal DH will likely become the new normal in MLB, even beyond the 2020 season. USA TODAY

PHOENIX -- You may love it, you may hate it, but no doubt about it, it’s coming soon to a city near you once Major League Baseball is back.

Fans in St. Louis, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and all the other National League cities will have no choice but to adapt. They will have to adjust their scorecards. Re-think their baseball strategy. Learn to second-guess their managers differently. And, yes, even have an open mind.