By Dave Sheinin | The Washington Post
Major League Baseball and its union have had substantive discussions in recent days over a series of proposals, among the most drastic proposed changes in years, that could bring significant rule changes to the sport in 2019 and beyond, according to two sources familiar with those talks. The discussions have included both on-field rule changes, pushed by Commissioner Rob Manfred, and proposals from the union to improve competitive balance.
According to reports by The Athletic and ESPN, the specific rule-change proposals include:
– The adoption of the designated hitter in the National League, making the DH universal across both leagues.