Major League Baseball is set to conduct a number of rules experiments during the 2021 minor league season, among them the use of larger bases, as well as restrictions on defensive positioning.
Saying it is interested in more game action, as well as pace of play in the era of deep pitch counts, rising strikeouts and home runs, MLB will have multiple levels of the minor leagues experiment with different changes.
"The game on the field is constantly evolving, and MLB must be thoughtful and intentional about progressing toward the very best version of baseball — a version that is true to its essence and has enough consistent action and athleticism on display to entertain fans of all ages," former Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations and current MLB consultant Theo Epstein said in a release.