When was this OBR rule changed?

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Originally Posted by greymule

I remember (perhaps wrongly) that at some time in the past, the situation described under number (5) would have reverted back to the last complete inning (and the home team would have won). However, I don't see such a change listed on the MLB rules changes site. Can anyone shed light on this?

Reverting back hasn't been part of OBR in a long time. The rule was changed this year to make things easier.

BTW, if the Players Association does not approve all changes this year, then said changes automatically become permanent and effective in 2007.