Why Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series game won't have a runner on 2nd base in extra innings rules originally appeared on The ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. – After a rough 2023 for their middle infield, the Red Sox aren’t rushing the development of their new second baseman. “He’s in a good spot,” manager Alex Cora said of Vaughn Grissom.

Matt Champan will be the third baseman for the next several years. Willy Adames is under a long-term deal to play shortstop.

There's no runner on second base to start extras. That's by design. This is how it works in the playoffs. MLB implemented the bonus baserunner to get regular season games to end quicker. But because ...