Minor League Baseball, in consultation with Major League Baseball, has announced three rules changes that are designed to increase the pace of play. At least one of these changes is going to be very controversial.
The first rule change is that all Minor League games will start with a man on second base in extra innings. This rule was in place at the lowest level of the minor leagues last year, but now it will be in place in all minor league levels. This is similar to the rule that was in place during the World Baseball Classic.