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The pitch clock takes center stage
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MLB new rules: Pitch clock, shift ban and new bases all in play on Opening Day 2023
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Houston Astros extend alcohol sales through end of games as pitch clock shortens game length – Houston Public Media
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Pitch Clocks and Ban on Shifts Could Affect MLB Roster Construction - The New York Times
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Baseball's New Rules to Speed up Games Get Mixed Reception
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Houston Astros: The impact of MLB's new rules on shift, pitch clock
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MLB's pitch clock may be leading to better defense, players and managers say
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How MLB playoffs work: Bracket, rules, format, schedule and how to watch - The Athletic
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MLB's new pitch clock slashed time of Houston Astros games in 2023
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New pitch clock helping solve what some have seen as baseball's 'boring' problem
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How pitch timer is working in Minor Leagues in 2022
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MLB pitchers adjusting to quick pace of new pitch clock
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MLB game times cut 30 minutes, steals double under new rules – The Denver Post