One that might not even have been noticed from afar would be the bases. Yes, the physical bases. They are now bigger. First, second and third base have been, for well over a century, 15 square inches.

Yes, two bases at first base. It's a rather distinct difference from MLB. Your eyes aren't deceiving you and it's a rule change that will certainly take some time (or additional time) getting used to.

College baseball instituted a new rule this year and a double base at first this season. It came into play on Friday in Mississippi State's game with Missouri State on Friday.

Tampa Bay Rays' Chandler Simpson tries to beat out a ground ball to Toronto Blue Jays second base Ernie Clement during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. AP ...

All anyone cares and talks about in fantasy baseball draft season is stolen bases, but Andy Behrens says we shouldn't ignore the non-base stealers.