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Umpire Pay Increase:

Currently: The plate umpire is paid $100 a game and the base umpire is paid $80 a game. In the case that only one umpire is present, they are paid $100 a game.
Proposed Change: In the case that only one umpire is present, they would be paid $130 for the game. The rates for the case of multiple umpires will remain unchanged.

Limiting Pickoff Attempts:

New MLB pace of play rule change regarding pickoff attempts, taken from mlb.com:

  • Pitchers are limited to two disengagements (pickoff attempts or step-offs) per plate appearance. However, this limit is reset if a runner or runners advance during the plate appearance.
  • If a third pickoff attempt is made, the runner automatically advances one base if the pickoff attempt is not successful.