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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Mark Gonzales

THE TRUTH ABOUT: New mlb rules change is for the batter and pitcher - Caught on Camera

Ian Happ and Cubs manager David Ross believe the new rule requiring two infielders on each side of the second-base bag will help certain left-handed pull hitters. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Ian Happ believes players eventually will adapt to MLB’s sweeping rules changes designed to increase action and accelerate the pace of play starting in 2023.

“We’ve adapted to rules changes since the start of the game,” Happ said of a pitch clock, a ban on defensive shifts, enlarging the bases and limiting pickoff moves. “We’ll find a way.

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