What if a team could choose one at-bat to send its best hitter to the plate even if it wasn’t that guy’s turn to hit? MLB could test it out.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recently said that there's been "buzz" among the owners about implementing a "Golden At-Bat" rule. Here's what you need to know about it.

Yesterday, Jayson Stark dropped his report on the Athletic (paywall) about a rumored and/or potential MLB rule change that Commissioner Rob Manfred says is being discussed among team ownership ...

A golden at-bat rule in the MLB? That is not necessary, but here are some other rules we'd rather see implemented for 2025 and beyond.

In fact, his Golden At-Bat references on Puck’s The Varsity podcast did not inspire any follow-up from a gaggle of reporters who cornered him a few days later at Game 2 of the World Series.

Rob Manfred’s initial reaction to the “Golden At-Bat” rule in 2015 was similar to most people’s when they first heard the idea.

They also look at how a golden at-bat rule could benefit or hurt the Guardians. Listen and read along with an AI-generated transcript of the podcast below.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is proposing a new Golden At-Bat rule. Here's everything you need to know about this exciting rule.

Major League Baseball is considering a new batting rule that's sparking a lot of controversy. NPR's A Martinez talks to Dan Evans, former Dodgers general manager, about the "golden at-bat" rule.

A golden at-bat rule in the MLB? That is not necessary, but here are some other rules we'd rather see implemented for 2025 and beyond.

Jayson Stark, writing for The Athletic, proffered several variations of the rule, including limiting it to being used by teams who are trailing or tied, or only allowing a golden at-bat in the ...