mlb golden at-bat news - Search News

Kevin Youkilis on 'golden at-bat' rule MLB is considering

Bleacher Report · 11h

MLB's Golden At-Bat Rule Floated By Rob Manfred Is Wild Enough to Work

As Stark floated, the ideal outcome for the Golden At-Bat is more matchups like the famed showdown between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The downside, of course, is that scarcity is part of what makes moments like those memorable.

The New York Times · 14h

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.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 16h

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.

NBC Sports Regional: Bay Area on MSN5h

Krukow rips MLB's Golden At-Bat idea as ‘stupid,' ‘absurd'

Manfred described the Golden At-Bat idea to Puck's John Ourand as “in the conversation-only stage right now," but the rule ...

7h

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 ...

Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you

Show inaccessible results