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Mariners' spring training opener showcases why new rules will change baseball for the better
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New MLB rules explainer: Pitch clock, shift ban, bigger bases - Sports Illustrated
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MLB rule changes 2021: Shift restrictions, pitch clock, extra innings - Sports Illustrated
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Evan White hits solo homer, but Mariners drop third straight
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How Rule Changes Could Save Major League Baseball's TV Future
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MLB roundup: Mariners top Padres, Machado first to violate pitch clock
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