This is the change that went into effect last year (2016). ( aka utley rule in response to the chase utley takeout play in 2015 NLDS). There were significant changes from 2015-2016 (as noted). But i dont see any change in rules 2016 to 2017. Nor any new comments in 2017 rules .
This was heavily enphasised in 2016 spring training and we saw it enforced throughout 2016 season. Including elimination of neighborhood play, allowing instant replay (and creating painful delays ).
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