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Brewers: Why Is The Runner On Second Base Rule Still Around?

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 01: Lorenzo Cain #6 of the Milwaukee Brewers takes a lead from second base during a game against the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day at American Family Field on April 01, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Twins 6-5. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

As one of the least, if not the least progressive of the major sports, surprisingly, MLB decided to keep the “extra-inning runner on second base” rule around for the 2021 season. And once again, Rob Manfred is the man behind a rule that the majority of baseball fans don’t care for.