Wondering how the 2025 MLB rule changes will affect your favorite team? From enhanced penalties for shift violations to expanded replay review and the future of the automatic ball-strike system (ABS), we break down everything you need to know. Get expert analysis on how these updates will shape the game and what fans, players, and teams should expect this season. Watch now for a full breakdown!We cover:Major 2025 MLB Rule Changes – What’s new and why it mattersShift Violation Rule Update – Stricter penalties for infield positioning errorsExpanded Replay Review – How the "abandonment" rule affects baserunningImpact on Game Strategy – How these changes affect teams, players, and managersAutomatic Ball-Strike System (ABS) – The future of umpiring in MLBMLB Rivalry Weekend & Schedule Adjustments – New matchups and extra gamesAll-Star Game Uniforms Update – A return to tradition for players and fansFan & Player Reactions – What the baseball community is saying⏳ 0:00 – Intro & Opening Banter⏳ 3:30 – What This Episode Covers: MLB 2025 Rule Changes⏳ 6:09 – Shift Violation Penalty Update: What’s New & Why It Matters⏳ 12:19 – Expanded Replay Review: Understanding the "Abandonment" Rule⏳ 20:58 – Are These Rule Changes Necessary? Our Debate⏳ 21:44 – Automatic Ball-Strike System (ABS): The Future of Umpiring?⏳ 34:06 – ABS Challenges: When & How Should Players Use Them?⏳ 42:00 – MLB Rivalry Weekend & Schedule Adjustments⏳ 46:00 – All-Star Game Uniform Update: Back to Team Jerseys!⏳ 50:23 – Biggest Rule Change? Our Hot Takes & Reactions⏳ 55:29 – Final Thoughts, Predictions & Wrap-Up🌟 Subscribe & Follow for More MLB Content!👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsO8lcRWSgu2TCBAYwlX-bw 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battingpracticepod1👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battingpracticepod👉 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/batpracticepod👉 Join Sorare MLB with our exclusive link & get $50 in Market Credit: https://sorare.pxf.io/batting-practice🏃‍♂️ Want to listen on the go? We are also available on all 🎙️ podcast platforms https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/batting-practice-podcast 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly baseball discussions, team breakdowns, and fantasy insights! #MLB2025 #MLBRuleChanges #AutomaticStrikeZone #BaseballPodcast #MLBRivalries #MLBHotTakes #MLBDiscussion #SportsPodcast