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Bullpen Cart Returns as MLB Speeds Up Pace of Play, D-Backs to Be 1st to Feature

As Major League Baseball seeks to speed up the pace of play, one team will look to the past to do its part.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will bring the bullpen cart back to life:

Arizona has purchased two customized golf carts for transporting relievers to the mound, per ESPN.com's Darren Rovell. Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall explained the reasoning for bringing back the iconic vehicle: "I think it wore out its welcome. There were these new stadiums, and the focus shifted to the guys running through gates and onto the mound. We think the time is right to bring it back.