Pitch clock

[JollyElm]

The dumb 'disengagements' should just be renamed 'disengamements,' because they are the height of mind-numbing stupidity and ruin the game. If the pitcher is unsuccessful in two throws to first base, why not just hand second base to the runner?????????? Nothing's keeping him from stealing it. Can you even imagine how many steals Rickey Henderson would rack up now???? And I literally mean NOW. As a 64 year old, he would still shatter his own stolen base records with these pathetic rules.

It is so hard to watch any game now. WTF have they done to the thing I loved???????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

The dumb 'disengagements' should just be renamed 'disengamements,' because they are the height of mind-numbing stupidity and ruin the game. If the pitcher is unsuccessful in two throws to first base, why not just hand second base to the runner?????????? Nothing's keeping him from stealing it. Can you even imagine how many steals Rickey Henderson would rack up now???? And I literally mean NOW. As a 64 year old, he would still shatter his own stolen base records with these pathetic rules.

It is so hard to watch any game now. WTF have they done to the thing I loved???????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think as the season goes on, we'll see more pitchers throwing over the 3rd time. Baserunners are more likely to go and be successful after 2 throws, so why not take the shot at a pickoff?

[Mike D.]

Went to Fenway today and saw the sox beat the Angels 2-1 in 1:57.

Game started at 1:35 PM, and I was home in my driveway in RI by 6 PM.

I bought a soda that came with a free refill, and didn't get a chance use it !

I will say, though, the crisp pace of game kept my 11 year old interested. That wouldn't have happened during a 4 hour game!

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Mike D.

Went to Fenway today and saw the sox beat the Angels 2-1 in 1:57.

Game started at 1:35 PM, and I was home in my driveway in RI by 6 PM.

I bought a soda that came with a free refill, and didn't get a chance use it !

I will say, though, the crisp pace of game kept my 11 year old interested. That wouldn't have happened during a 4 hour game!

could take aways and great story

[steve B]

It's more than a bit nuts that a batter gets a time penalty call because it's his first game back in town after going to another team and the fans give him an ovation.

Just let the game be the game, it's getting silly.

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by steve B

It's more than a bit nuts that a batter gets a time penalty call because it's his first game back in town after going to another team and the fans give him an ovation.

Just let the game be the game, it's getting silly.

The Umpires have the right to use discretion in some situations, the Umpire made an error.

[icurnmedic]

I could be wrong, but I think the bottom line is MLB perceived Baseball as dying. I don’t think anyone woke up one day and said ,let’s just shorten the game for the hell of it. I think this is a Calculated decision to try to generate more interest and viewership , ergo revenue.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Jim65

The Umpires have the right to use discretion in some situations, the Umpire made an error.

In Philly, Jean Segura came back with the Marlins and got a nice, long ovation without a penalty assessed to him. The announcers mentioned that umpires were given some discretion in situations like that so I agree that the umpire was wrong with Bellinger in LA.

Overall, I like the pitch clock and the pace of games now, but I have noticed that it is harder for replays to be shown which is a drawback. It also isn't clear to me when the clock starts between batters or if that is happening consistently, but maybe allowing a little more time between batters would allow more replays especially when something strange or interesting happens.

I also agree that some of the replay reviews take way too long. I know they want to get the call right, but it's hard to believe if it takes more than a minute to review a play that there is really a clear call that can be made in either direction. I thought there was a time limit for a review to happen in, but that doesn't seem to be enforced at all, I guess because they can't figure out how to penalize the replay umpire.