Video Shorts: Rules Changes in MLB: Robot Umpires, DH Restrictions , Defensive Shifts

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Chris Liss

Alan Seslowsky

Updated on April 16, 2021 9:20AM EST

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Chris Liss sounds off about rule changes that MLB is considering. Robot umpires, DH limitations, and defensive shifting are some of the rules currently being tested. Chris and Alan Seslowsky discuss the benefits and the unintended consequences of each.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Chris Liss

@Chris_Liss

Chris Liss was RotoWire's Managing Editor and Host of RotoWire Fantasy Sports Today on Sirius XM radio from 2001-2022.

Alan Seslowsky

@alanseslowsky

Alan's passion for fantasy sports, depth of player analysis, and curiosity about the details are the pillars of his broadcasting style. He is a three time champion of the NFFC's "Beat Chris Liss" high stakes contest. In addition to RotoWire, Alan has contributed analysis and commentary for DFS Army, Dynasty Depot and RosterWatch.

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