Rob Manfred, At bat and Golden

MLB's Golden At-Bat Rule Floated By Rob Manfred Is Wild Enough to Work
As Stark floated, the ideal outcome for the Golden At-Bat is more matchups like the famed showdown between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The downside, of course, is that scarcity is part of what makes moments like those memorable.
An old interview showed that Rob Manfred was vehemently against the Golden At-Bat rule he's now considering
In his time as MLB commissioner, Rob Manfred has both saved baseball (the pitch clock!) and ruined baseball (Astros non-punishments, ghost runners, expanded playoffs, TV blackouts). It's been a whirlwind.
Old Audio of Rob Manfred Ripping Idea Similar to Golden At-Bat Rule Resurfaces
Rob Manfred revealed that there was talk around Major League Baseball about the possibility of a dramatic new rule change called the "Golden At-Bat." Reactions to the very possibility of this new wrinkle have been strong with Ken Rosenthal calling the idea "extreme" and Michael Kay telling fans they had to get their heads out of their butts.
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MLB 'Golden At-Bat' rule could tear apart the fabric of baseball
That’s the “Golden At-Bat,” a colloquialism that seems to have taken hold even if the rule change bearing that label never does. In short, it would be the most extreme alteration to the game in an era that’s already seen a pitch clock, mandatory minimums for relief pitchers and extra-inning ghost runners.
'It doesn't serve any damn purpose' Gashouse Gang slams Rob Manfred's 'Golden At-Bat' idea
In a podcast appearance on 'The Varsity with John Ourand', MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred floated the idea of the addition of the 'Golden At-Bat' rule, which would let effectively a team's best hitter to step up to the plate even if it is not his turn.
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 '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.
What Is The MLB Golden At-Bat Rule? Here’s All You Need To Know
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is proposing a new Golden At-Bat rule. Here's everything you need to know about this exciting rule.
Rob Manfred Claims There's 'Buzz' Around 'Golden At-Bat' Rule Among MLB Owners
As Rob Manfred continues to look for ways to spice up Major League Baseball, he apparently is considering a new out-of-the-box idea.MLB's commissioner recently told Puck's John Ourand that the "Golden At-Bat" rule has been discussed throughout the league.
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 by many.
Rob Manfred wants MLB to have a ‘Golden At-Bat’. This is an incredibly bad idea
Josh already posted about this topic in BCB After Dark earlier this morning, but this idea was making the rounds Monday, so I thought I’d have at it myself. Some of Commissioner Rob Manfred’s rule changes for Major League Baseball have been really good ideas.
‘Why do we want to bastardize our game?’: MLB players and managers join criticism of Golden At-Bat proposal
Various figures from around the MLB have criticized commissioner Rob Manfred’s suggestion of a Golden At-Bat rule, which ...
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“Please Don’t Ruin Baseball”: Commissioner Rob Manfred’s “Golden At-Bat” Plan Sends Fans Fuming
Major League Baseball has had a fantastic season this time around. The post “Please Don’t Ruin Baseball”: Commissioner Rob ...