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How are batters circumventing the pitch clock? - AS USA
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Ex-Met Marcus Stroman is called for first pitch-clock violation – New York Daily News
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Most MLB games were under three hours in length on Opening Day
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MLB's pitch clocks will ruin the game, unless they save it first - Brew Crew Ball
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How MLB pitch clock is impacting baseball's 'unwritten rules
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Why the baseball pitch clock's success is more than just faster finishes
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MLB game time drops 24 minutes to 2:40 with pitch clock. Players steal most bases since 1987
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Opening Day sees 14 clock violations
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How pitch clocks are changing the game for Astros minor leaguers
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Machado called for first pitch clock violation under baseball's new rules
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Jim Henneman: Memo To MLB … Fix The Pitch Clock Or Turn It Off - PressBox