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?Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus