MLB made a change that players say shrank the strike zone -- and caught them by surprise

By The New York Times | 2 weeks ago

Major League Baseball made a subtle change in how home-plate umpires are evaluated, resulting in a tighter strike zone. The adjustment has caught players off guard and affected game strategies, pitch framing, and evaluations. Despite improved accuracy, players were surprised by the change and felt unprepared.

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