Major league baseball is trying new things to speed up the game. They have allowed hitters to try to steal first base any count when the ball ges by the catcher. The bases are three inches bigger, 18 inches by 18, instead of 15 by 15. A robot ump delivers the ball and strike call to the human umpire's ear. And they dis they moved the pitching rubber back by one foot.
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