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Today’s Headlines
Shift Bans, Bigger Bases, and Pitch Clock in 2023
Major League Baseball will vote today to approve changes for the 2023 season, including pitch clocks and shift bans. The pitch clock will make it so pitchers have 20 seconds to begin their throwing motion with runners on, and 15 seconds if the bases are empty. Balls can be called if a pitcher takes too long, and batters could face automatic strikes if they take too long.
Bases would increase from 15 inches to 18. Defensive shifts will require all teams to have a minimum of four players with both feet on the infield dirt, while two of those fielders must be positioned on either side of second base. Infielders will be designated by teams as playing left or right and can’t switch sides unless there’s a substitution.
MLB is expected to approve the following rule changes for the 2023 season, per @Ken_Rosenthal:
▫️ Introduction of a pitch clock
▫️ Ban on the defensive shift
▫️ Larger bases pic.twitter.com/535IiH7IjN— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 8, 2022
Batterymates Tie MLB Record
Yadier Molina tied with Adam Wainwright to tie the major league record of 324 starts by batterymates. Molina also homered twice in the game but lost 11-6 to the Nationals. The original record was held by Mickey Lolich and Bill Freeman for the Tigers from 1963-1975.
There it is! Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina have officially tied Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan with 324 career starts as a battery, the most in MLB history! pic.twitter.com/BWbTAE2MNn
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 8, 2022
Peralta Exits Early
Freddy Peralta left the second game of the Brewers’ double-header in the third inning with shoulder fatigue in his throwing shoulder. Peralta’s start had been pushed back three days to give him time to recover from his last appearance. This was also the second straight day the Brewers had to remove a starting pitcher from the game with a medical issue. Eric Lauer exited after 2 2/3 innings with tightness in his throwing elbow. This was after he allowed seven runs.
“I’ll be back pitching this season,” said Freddy Peralta.
Here’s what he had to say about the shoulder fatigue he’s experiencing. pic.twitter.com/i25PZ63KT5
— Curt Hogg (@CyrtHogg) September 9, 2022
The Brewers Troll Pederson
The Brewers had a little fun with the scoreboard during Joc Pederson’s at-bat. A fun jab as football season began yesterday.
Brewers scoreboard team with no chill lol pic.twitter.com/8Z8x6JDffP
— Reviewing the Brew (@ReviewngTheBrew) September 9, 2022
In case you missed the reference:
Joc shares details of what happened in his fantasy football league that started his altercation with Tommy Pham today pic.twitter.com/d9NBTwPVoG
— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) May 28, 2022
Roberto Clemente Award Nominees Announced
Major League Baseball announced the nominees for the Roberto Clemente Award and opened voting.
The Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to a player who demonstrates the values Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente displayed in his commitment to community and understanding the value of helping others.
Vote here ➡️ https://t.co/TbJSrs7hQy pic.twitter.com/bJ7JixWzfF
— MLB (@MLB) September 8, 2022
Best Moments From Yesterday
Correa the Tie Breaker
Carlos Correa breaks a 2-2 tie with a two-run blast against the Yankees in the eighth. The Twins ended up winning 4-3.
.@TeamCJCorrea breaks the tie in the 8th! pic.twitter.com/4dJKIkT8df
— MLB (@MLB) September 9, 2022
Burnes Dominates
Corbin Burnes fans 14 today. Let’s take a peek at those strikeouts.
.@Burnes16 is in Cy Young form again. pic.twitter.com/huCh9TjJrf
— MLB (@MLB) September 8, 2022
The White Sox Put Up Football Numbers
Elvis Andrus kicks things off early, immediately followed by a Yoán Moncada bomb. But it doesn’t end there, as just about every player graces home plate. Moncada had five hits and the White Sox won 14-2.
The @WhiteSox take a two-touchdown lead! pic.twitter.com/6Hi3dgfTNP
— MLB (@MLB) September 9, 2022
Injuries
DJ LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day injured list with an inflamed right toe.
Juan Soto is considered day-to-day and is dealing with a right shoulder contusion after being hit by a pitch on Wednesday.
Wander Franco could be activated today after sustaining a wrist injury.
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Featured image by Justin Paradis (@JustParaDesigns on Twitter)