With the contentious 99-day lockout behind it and a full 162-game schedule kicking off with Opening Day on Thursday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred stressed that players and owners must now work together to "deliver the most entertaining product for our fans" while noting the possibility of upcoming rule changes, including a pitch clock.
Implementing the pitch clock to help the pace of play remains a high priority and was a topic of discussion as Manfred met with players during spring training.
"I don't want to prejudge the process as far as handicapping it. I will say this: We've experimented extensively with the pitch clock in the minor leagues.