One rule change for 2019 Spring Training will affect every MLB team, including the Chicago Cubs: a pitch clock will be used throughout the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues, Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Sunday.
Several other rule changes were recently discussed for the 2019 season, including a universal designated hitter and a requirement that each pitcher faces a minimum of three batters. However, the pitch clock is the only rule change that will be used for Spring Training.
The pitch clock has been proposed in past years. However, other measures to speed up pace-of-play have been adopted over the past two seasons.