MLB Issues Clarifications for New Rule Changes for 2023After four weeks of feedback, MLB has made some slight changes in the pitch clock enforcement, use of PitchCom, and shifts.
Arizona Diamondbacks NewsMLB Issues Clarifications for New Rule Changes for 2023After four weeks of feedback, MLB has made some slight changes in the pitch clock enforcement, use of PitchCom, and shifts.
Arizona Diamondbacks AnalysisWhy the Diamondbacks Exercised Torey Lovullo's Club Option for the 2023 SeasonA better overall team performance in the second half has earned Lovullo another season as the team's manager.
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