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To me, the biggest rule change is the limited throws to a base to check a runner. Pitchers will now get 2 attempts to pick off a runner at a base. If the runner is not picked off on the 3rd attempt, he will be awarded the next base. I'm pretty sure this 2 free throw over limit is per runner, not per runner per batter.

The rule limits a pitcher to 2 "disengagements" (pickoff attempt, fake, or just stepping off the rubber) per plate appearance - not per runner.  In any case, I agree that this one is big and will make spring training games interesting just to start to get an idea of how both offense & defense might deal with it.

BTW, to me the issue of incessant pickoff attempts is a bigger deal in college baseball than in MLB.

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To me, the biggest rule change is the limited throws to a base to check a runner. Pitchers will now get 2 attempts to pick off a runner at a base. If the runner is not picked off on the 3rd attempt, he will be awarded the next base. I'm pretty sure this 2 free throw over limit is per runner, not per runner per batter.

The rule limits a pitcher to 2 "disengagements" (pickoff attempt, fake, or just stepping off the rubber) per plate appearance - not per runner.  In any case, I agree that this one is big and will make spring training games interesting just to start to get an idea of how both offense & defense might deal with it.

BTW, to me the issue of incessant pickoff attempts is a bigger deal in college baseball than in MLB.