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How the 2023 Rule Changes Affect the Cardinals

Well, it’s official. The game is changing again next year.

Three rule changes became official on Friday and have been widely reported for a few days now. In case you missed them, though, here’s Jon Morosi to explain what they are and why they are happening.

OFFICIAL: @MLB adopts rule changes beginning next season. The pitch clock has been instituted (:15 with bases empty). Defensive shifts are banned. Bases are larger.

Significant and substantive changes, with the objective of returning the game's natural rhythm. @MLBNetwork— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) September 9, 2022

I could sit here and argue for or against the rule changes, but who really cares about my opinion on that.