Over the years baseball has become more and more analytical. However, with slightly reduced distances between the first and third bases, base stealers will also have a new advantage for the 2023 season. MLB rulemakers hope runners and fielders will now have more space to operate, reducing the number of collisions on base. The primary reason for the change is safety. While the distance from home plate to the back of first base will still be 90 feet, first, second and third base have been expanded to 18 inches on each side. If they don't begin their motion before the timer goes off, they will be charged with an automatic ball. They will have 15 seconds from receiving the ball with the bases empty OR 20 seconds with runners on base. To create a faster-paced game, pitchers will now be required to start their throwing action based off a pitch timer. National Mets - Midnight on BT Sport 1HDįollowing a fan-led review in 2022, the MLB has implemented three significant rule changes in the hope of making the game more exciting for 2023. Mariners Phillies - 11.30pm on BT Sport 2HDĬardinals Giants - 2.30am on BT Sport 3HDĭodgers Pirates - 11.30pm on BT Sport 2HD Phillies White Sox - Midnight on BT Sport 2HDĪngels Yankees - Midnight on BT Sport 1HDĪstros Braves - Midnight on BT Sport 3HD Rangers Astros - Midnight on BT Sport 1HD Rays Blue Jays - Midnight on BT Sport 2HD BT Sport will show no fewer than eight game lives each weekend, starting with the season curtain raiser on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium.Īthletics Orioles - 11.30pm on BT Sport 1HD

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