Rob Manfred's idiotic Golden-At Bat rule will ruin MLB

The Golden At-Bat rule could give MLB a new shine. But is it worth it?
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.
What should MLB & fans think about the ‘golden at-bat’ rule proposal? – Terry Pluto
When I first heard MLB was floating the golden at-bat rule, I almost screamed … WHAT? ARE THEY NUTS? Maybe they are, but maybe … First, here’s the concept of the golden at-bat: A team has one chance a game to send up its best hitter even if it’s not his turn to bat.
MLB ‘Golden At-Bat' explainer: Here's what we know about the potential new rule
What is the Golden At-Bat rule? How would it work? And when is the soonest we could see it in MLB? Here's everything we know so far.
Rob Manfred addresses 'golden at-bat' rule, shoots down idea of using it in MLB games
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred downplayed the possibility of the "golden at-bat" rule becoming the law of the land anytime soon during an appearance on Thursday night at the Italian American Baseball Foundation's annual gala.
What Is The MLB Golden At-Bat Rule? Here’s All You Need To Know
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is proposing a new Golden At-Bat rule. Here's everything you need to know about this exciting rule.
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MLB 'Golden At-Bat' rule could tear apart the fabric of baseball
That’s the “Golden At-Bat,” a colloquialism that seems to have taken hold even if the rule change bearing that label never does. In short, it would be the most extreme alteration to the game in an era that’s already seen a pitch clock, mandatory minimums for relief pitchers and extra-inning ghost runners.
An old interview showed that Rob Manfred was vehemently against the Golden At-Bat rule he's now considering
In his time as MLB commissioner, Rob Manfred has both saved baseball (the pitch clock!) and ruined baseball (Astros non-punishments, ghost runners, expanded playoffs, TV blackouts). It’s been a whirlwind.
MLB commissioner teases wild “golden at-bat” rule. How would it work for KC Royals?
There are some concepts of the rule. The Savannah Bananas, which is a independent baseball team, allow the best player to hit when the game is on the line. The golden batter is allowed to hit in consecutive at-bats if the team so chooses. The Bananas play “Banana Ball” and have exhibitions across the country.
MLB's 'Golden At-Bat' rule: What we know about the potential change
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.
Goold: Why stop with a 'Golden At-Bat'? Here are 7 other rules that need MLB's Midas touch
Inspired by MLB's discussion of bending time and space for drama, here are some other gilded improvements baseball could make for fans, small-market teams, and prospects.
Golden At-Bat coming to MLB? Not so fast, but there is ‘buzz’ and support from Bananas
Is Banana Ball coming to Major League Baseball? Maybe … but not so fast. Although MLB commissioner Rob Manfred made and then clarified remarks that the unique Golden At-Bat rule – invented and utilized by the Savannah Bananas – has created a “buzz.
Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo Talks Juan Soto, Golden At-Bat Rule
Meetings are in full swing, and Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo spoke with members of the media, discussing a wide ...
Rule changes helped save baseball — but the ‘Golden At-Bat’ idea is an abomination
Baseball's recent rule changes have made the game so much more watchable. But this harebrained scheme would be an abomination ...
Golden At-Bat rule: MLB doesn't need this, so here are other new rules we'd rather see
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 ...