MLB In Brief: The Dial Won't Change In Playoffs | Bigger Robots

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The dial will not change in sets

Players asked for it, but it won’t happen.

The pitch-clock rules used throughout the Major League Baseball season will remain the same during the 2023 postseason, sources familiar with the situation tell ESPN.

The rules: 15 seconds with no runners on, 20 seconds with runners on. Players had expressed hope for more time.

—Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 1, 2023

Bigger robots

The robot grip area will be bigger in the AAA.

The robot strike zone will be getting slightly bigger at Triple-A starting this Tuesday in an attempt to make it better reflect individual batters.

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 1, 2023

The ballot caused a reaction

Should MLB change its ways if clubs want to do this?

A free pass for the Yankees?

Even though 2023 has been awful, leaders could stay put.

Don’t wait for Don Mattingly in town, then.

Harrison Bader in his new colors

What do you think?

What awaits Addison Barger?

The Blue Jays player is aiming for the Majors in 2024… and ideally before.

Addison Barger’s MLB debut is going to have to wait just a little bit longer after his September call-up snub. Either way, he’s in position to play a major role for the #BlueJays next season. https://t.co/65hszFPAuN

— Eric Treuden (@ETreuden) September 1, 2023

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