Rule changes for 2023: All you need to know

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• Pitch timer, shift restrictions among rule changes for ’23

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• 6 things I learned watching the pitch clock in action

• A guide to rules changes in MLB (and sports) history

• How the pitch clock can revive the stolen base

• Potential rule changes receive test run in Triple-A game

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Trout ties Angels record with homer in fifth straight game

Mike Trout has accomplished many impressive feats in his career, and now, he can add hitting a homer in five straight games to that list.

Facing Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. in the sixth inning on Friday night at Minute Maid Park, Trout knocked a two-run blast, coming on the heels of homers in his previous four games at home. The long ball, No. 33 on the season, tied Shohei Ohtani for the Angels team lead.

Trout has been getting hot at the plate, with hits in 14 of his last 18 games. But what has stood out recently has been the power. By homering in four straight games from Sept. 4-7, he tied a personal-best streak, accomplished twice before from May 12-15, 2017, and April 4-7, 2019.

Trout’s homer tied the Angels franchise record for homers in consecutive games, set by Bobby Bonds from Aug. 2-7, 1977.

Postseason watch: NL East upended

For the first time this year, the Braves are alone in first place in the NL East after their victory over the Mariners and the Mets’ loss to the Marlins. Here is where each of the playoff races stands.

Cron nearly crushes one out of Coors

Even by Coors Field standards, C.J. Cron’s home run was something to behold. His 504-foot shot was the longest in the Majors this year and tied for the second-longest ever tracked by Statcast.

Craziest double play of the year?

You can score this one 9-2-5-2-9, but that does not even do it justice. This double play started with a single to right field and included a runner being plunked by the ball.

Ray of sunshine: Wander returns

Fresh off the injured list, Wander Franco delivered three hits as the Rays cut into the Yankees’ AL East lead with a 4-2 victory in the Bronx.

Welcome to The Show!

Josh Jung is the Rangers’ No. 1 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, and he did not disappoint in his Major League debut. He homered in his first at-bat and added a single and a stolen base.

‘This is home for me’

Inducted into the Hall of Fame last year, Derek Jeter was formally honored by the Yankeeswith a hero’s welcome in front of a packed house.

Today’s Trivia Question

Who are the four Rockies players who have led the National League in home runs?

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