MLB Fans unimpressed by impact of new rules following Opening Day experience: "Bulls* clocks for bulls* fans"

MLB's new rules aimed at speeding up the game made their regular-season debut, and many fans are less than thrilled with the changes. The average length of games was reduced by about 18 minutes, which is in line with what the league was hoping for. There was also an increase in steals made in each game on average. There were also, of course, the first examples of pitch clock violations.The general consensus has been that these violations will dwindle as the season continues and players get used to the rules. For some fans, however, these changes are not worth the results. Having the batters count changed by their preparedness rather than a pitch certainly feels strange.Talkin' Baseball on Twitter shared a summary of the major changes to Opening Day on Twitter.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Opening Day games were an average of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Last year's were 3 hours and 3 minutesThere were 14 clock violations: 8 by pitcher, 4 by batter, 1 by baserunner, 1 by catcherThere were 21 stolen bases, the most on an Opening Day since 1907(via @JesseRogersESPN)3345138Opening Day games were an average of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Last year's were 3 hours and 3 minutesThere were 14 clock violations: 8 by pitcher, 4 by batter, 1 by baserunner, 1 by catcherThere were 21 stolen bases, the most on an Opening Day since 1907(via @JesseRogersESPN) https://t.co/knhky8MsbUMLB is not a league that is used to change, so this season is a huge adjustment from the norm. Part of the beauty of baseball is all the history the game has, which is now being affected. The game is fundamentally not the same as it was last season, which was essentially the way it had always been played. Some consider this a step backwards instead of the progress it was intended to be.Matt Donaher@M_donaherSaving 20 minutes is pointless twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Opening Day games were an average of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Last year's were 3 hours and 3 minutesThere were 14 clock violations: 8 by pitcher, 4 by batter, 1 by baserunner, 1 by catcherThere were 21 stolen bases, the most on an Opening Day since 1907(via @JesseRogersESPN)3346138Opening Day games were an average of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Last year's were 3 hours and 3 minutesThere were 14 clock violations: 8 by pitcher, 4 by batter, 1 by baserunner, 1 by catcherThere were 21 stolen bases, the most on an Opening Day since 1907(via @JesseRogersESPN) https://t.co/knhky8MsbUSaving 20 minutes is pointless twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Alex Nadiger@alexnadigerBullshit clocks for bullshit fans to save 15 minutes. Good move @MLB. #EndThePitchClock twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Opening Day games were an average of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Last year's were 3 hours and 3 minutesThere were 14 clock violations: 8 by pitcher, 4 by batter, 1 by baserunner, 1 by catcherThere were 21 stolen bases, the most on an Opening Day since 1907(via @JesseRogersESPN)3346138Opening Day games were an average of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Last year's were 3 hours and 3 minutesThere were 14 clock violations: 8 by pitcher, 4 by batter, 1 by baserunner, 1 by catcherThere were 21 stolen bases, the most on an Opening Day since 1907(via @JesseRogersESPN) https://t.co/knhky8MsbUBullshit clocks for bullshit fans to save 15 minutes. Good move @MLB. #EndThePitchClock twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Měçõ'ş Mąŋíâçś@AlbinoOlajuwon2@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN Glad the suits got their 18 minutes back...@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN Glad the suits got their 18 minutes back...MLB has made a concerted effort in recent years to grow the game. They have done an excellent job of turning superstars like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto into household names. However, they clearly wanted to make the game more accessible for new fans. In the process, it seems they have turned off some of their passionate and dedicated fans.Isaac Goodwin@itsisaacgoodwin@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN So we’re looking at over 2,000 violations for the season…. Hopefully none of them decide a game. Is it really worth saving 15-20 minutes?91@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN So we’re looking at over 2,000 violations for the season…. Hopefully none of them decide a game. Is it really worth saving 15-20 minutes?Manach@Manach_38@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN So we shortened the game by 30 minutes in exchange for 21 free passes on the bases, and 10 strikes and 4 balls called without a pitch thrown. Was it worth it? Did viewership massively increase? Did anyone enjoy those moments where we watched an umpire instead of baseball?@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN So we shortened the game by 30 minutes in exchange for 21 free passes on the bases, and 10 strikes and 4 balls called without a pitch thrown. Was it worth it? Did viewership massively increase? Did anyone enjoy those moments where we watched an umpire instead of baseball?Anthony@Antho101@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN So they ruined the game for 18 minutes@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN So they ruined the game for 18 minutesThe league certainly wants to find a balance between maintaining the integrity of the game and making it more entertaining. As the hardcore fanbase gets used to these rules, their stance will likely soften on the changes. Until then, they won't hesitate to make their voices heard.Phillies Enjoyer 💫@PhilliesEnjoyer@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN im sorry but i like the new clock. imo, it just takes the obnoxious fat out of the game rather than change it drastically, we’ll get used to it@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN im sorry but i like the new clock. imo, it just takes the obnoxious fat out of the game rather than change it drastically, we’ll get used to itDillion Harper@dillionharper1@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN Nah bruh everyone was running like crazy, idk how I feel about that, someone is always in scoring position one of these dudes gonna steal 90 bases@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN Nah bruh everyone was running like crazy, idk how I feel about that, someone is always in scoring position 😂one of these dudes gonna steal 90 basesNicholas Martin@NicholasM_1993@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN They made the game better. Debate over.5@TalkinBaseball_ @JesseRogersESPN They made the game better. Debate over.Major League Baseball is taking a big risk with all the rule changes so far, but they seem to be having the desired effect.MLB is tired of seeing a decline and is proactively looking to grow the game of BaseballSan Francisco Giants v New York YankeesFor many years, baseball has been on the decline in terms of popularity in the United States. What was once 'America's pastime' has fallen by the wayside as NFL and NBA surpassed them.MLB is now introducing new rules and building more and more superstars to put baseball back on top.

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