I step away from the internet for two fucking days and come back to discover MLB (in its infinite lack of wisdom) has found yet another way to tinker with the intimate foundations of the game and dream up a new gimmick for absolutely no good reason.
Back in 2019, MLB formed a partnership with the independent Atlantic League, which agreed to act as a testing ground for various ideas and rules MLB was interested in trying out. Two new rules will be implemented this summer: the pitching rubber will be moved back one foot (to 61 feet, 6 inches) and a "double-hook" designated hitter will be employed.