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MLB is trying to sneak a rule no one wants in through the back door

Major League Baseball has been discussing various pace-of-play changes with the MLB Players Association, including a pitch clock and limiting mound visits.

A runner would be put on second base at the start of the 11th inning of the All-Star Game and each additional inning, according to the latest pace-of-game proposal by Major League Baseball.

The experiment also would be used in the 10th inning of spring training games, according to the Jan. 9 proposal obtained by The Associated Press. Spring training games would be capped at 10 innings.

Concerned about injuries in games that don’t count, the players’ association isn’t expected to oppose the concept.