Fool's gold: Baseball doesn't need the golden at-bat
Major League Baseball faces a structural challenge when it comes to marketing its stars that other North American pro sports leagues don't face. The obstacle? It's more democratic when it comes to the distribution of playing time.
What Is The MLB Golden At-Bat Rule? Here’s All You Need To Know
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is proposing a new Golden At-Bat rule. Here's everything you need to know about this exciting rule.
MLB's 'Golden At-Bat' would be an unnecessary gimmick
Major League Baseball has undergone some dramatic changes in recent years that have altered the game. The designated hitter in both leagues, expanded playoffs and most recently the pitch clock.
Major League Baseball's terrible Golden At-Bat idea might not actually be so bad
We might have a flat-out bad one on the table this year. Rob Manfred says there’s some “buzz” building around the league to add a “Golden At-Bat” rule, according to reporting from The Athletic’s Jayson Stark.
MLB's 'Golden At-Bat' rule: What we know about the potential change
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recently said that there's been "buzz" among the owners about implementing a "Golden At-Bat" rule. Here's what you need to know about it.
MLB's Golden At-Bat Rule Floated By Rob Manfred Is Wild Enough to Work
But there's a potential new rule in the ether right now, and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred calls it the "Golden At-Bat." "There are a variety of [rule changes] that are being talked about out there," Manfred said in October on The Varsity podcast with John Ourand.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred floating idea of new 'golden' rule that could be baseball's biggest change yet
Well, Major League Baseball is floating the idea of a new quirk where Ohtani, already in the lineup, may come up earlier than he is supposed to. Commissioner Rob Manfred said on "The Varsity" podcast back in October that league owners have shared "a little buzz" about the "Golden At-Bat" rule,
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Previously Ripped The ‘Golden At-Bat’ Rule He Is Now Promoting
Rob Manfred has once again reinforced why baseball fans think he is, hands down, the worst commissioner in all of professional sports. In 2015, the Major
An old interview showed that Rob Manfred was vehemently against the Golden At-Bat rule he's now considering
In his time as MLB commissioner, Rob Manfred has both saved baseball (the pitch clock!) and ruined baseball (Astros non-punishments, ghost runners, expanded playoffs, TV blackouts). It's been a whirlwind.
MLB owners are buzzing about ‘golden at-bat’ rule concept, according to commissioner
In the bottom of the ninth inning, the Guardians have the bases loaded with two out in a close game and are facing their opponent’s hard-throwing closer. Austin Hedges is due up after entering as a defensive substitute in the eighth.
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Pitch clock and ABS system among key changes for KBO in 2025
a departure from MLB, where pitchers can step off the rubber or make a pickoff attempt only twice per plate appearance to rest the pitch clock. "The goal of the pitch clock is not to penalize ...
MLB to Test Automated Strike Zone in 2025 Spring Training, Eyes Full-Time Use in 2026
Major League Baseball is making strides toward potentially improving the accuracy of called strikes and balls. Per The ...