K ꓘ 74 - The Impact of MLB's New Rules

Keep or Kut - The new rules don't go into effect until 2023, but for your keeper leagues, they start impacting player values now. Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) look at the shift ban, pitch clock, larger bases and limits on pick-offs, discussing and debating the fantasy impact, plus their thoughts on whether the rules are good for the game.

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Timestamps

1:18 - A quick look at where Pete and Chad stand in their leagues as we enter the final month

6:29 - The shift rule and its impact on hitters who pull the a lot of grounders

20:14 - No shifts means a premium is placed on defense, particularly at 2B, which will impact the player pool

24:20 - Will the shift ban be good for the game of baseball?

26:41 - Comparing the new pitch clock to existing tempo data and wondering how this will impact SP, especially veterans

33:53 - Looking at the fastest and slowest working pitchers today

40:56 - Will the pitch clock be good for the game of baseball?

46:24 - The bigger bases and limits on pick-offs will increase stolen bases, particularly for guys who already steal a lot

55:07 - Will the pitch clock be good for the game of baseball?

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