So, NL is a DH league now. As the report notes, the National League will also be using the designated hitter in before the two sides hopefully comes to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement ahead of the season.
The American league has had the designated hitter since all the way back in April of Since then, the National League has pushed back against it at every turn. They will have 10 days off. B2B Publishing. Business Visionaries. Hot Property. Times Events. Times Store. Facebook Twitter Show more sharing options Share Close extra sharing options. The MLB season will again feature seven-inning doubleheaders and runners on second base to start extra innings. Associated Press. The DH was not used in the World Series from , then was used by both World Series teams during even-numbered years from ' The practice of playing each game by the rules of the designated home team's league began in the World Series.
Designated Hitter Rule Definition The designated hitter rule allows teams to use another player to bat in place of the pitcher. History of the rule The designated hitter rule was adopted by the AL in More from Rules.
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