MLB, At bat and Golden

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.
MLB's 'Golden At-Bat' rule: What we know about the potential change
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recently said that there's been "buzz" among the owners about implementing a "Golden At-Bat" rule. Here's what you need to know about it.
Kevin Youkilis on 'golden at-bat' rule MLB is considering: 'Not all change is great'
"The best part of baseball is when the guy least expected to get the big hit delivers at the end of the game," Kevin Youkilis tweeted.
MLB owners are buzzing about ‘golden at-bat’ rule concept, according to commissioner
Austin Hedges is due up after entering as a defensive substitute in the eighth. The Guards’ chances at a comeback look bleak with their light-hitting backup catcher in the box. In the past, there would be nothing Cleveland could do because manager Stephen Vogt’s most dangerous hitters were two or three spots away in the lineup.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says there’s ‘a little buzz’ about ‘Golden at-bat rule’
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred claimed one potential out-of-the-box rule change is creating “a little buzz.” While speaking with John Ourand on “The Varsity Podcast,” Manfred said that the “Golden at-bat rule” had been discussed around the league.
Yankees Announcer Michael Kay Defends Rob Manfred's 'Golden At-Bat' Proposal
During the latest episode of The Michael Kay Show, Kay dove into the topic of the Golden Rule, and somewhat surprisingly came to the defense of Manfred by encouraging such a rule change.
MLB’s proposed ‘Golden At-Bat’ idea is both neat and stupid as hell
MLB owners are discussing the idea of several rule changes to spice up the game, including the idea of a “Golden At-Bat,” where teams could elect to send their best hitter to the plate for one at-bat,
MLB 'Golden at-bat' rule feels 'too gimmicky'
The Dan Patrick Show discusses MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's idea for a "Golden at-bat" and why the rule seems "too gimmicky" right now.
Major League Baseball's terrible Golden At-Bat idea might not actually be so bad
We know how things go with Major League Baseball when it comes to rule changes. Usually, they're terrible ideas. The league might occasionally come up with a good one! The pitch clock is a perfect example of this.
Michael Kay calls out MLB ‘Golden At-Bat’ haters — including Howie Rose: ‘All have to grow up’
Michael Kay stood up for Rob Manfred’s “golden” idea that has risen to prominence over the last week. Comments by the MLB commish about the “buzz” around the “Golden At-Bat Rule” on “The Varsity” podcast released last month have garnered plenty of headlines in recent days.
What is MLB's possible game-changing Golden At-Bat rule?
MLB is exploring the golden at-bat, where teams would be able to send a player of their choice to the plate in a big moment.
What is Rob Manfred's 'golden at-bat' idea, and how would it change baseball?
Rule changes have been a hallmark of Rob Manfred's tenure as MLB commissioner. His latest idea is being met with skepticism ...
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An idea so dumb it could only come from someone who hates baseball
Commissioner Rob Manfred reportedly is floating the idea of team's having a one-a-game option to change hitters. Is this a ...