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MLB Tests New Outfield Shifts to Boost Offense in Arizona Fall League

Updated 2026-10-26 16:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Major League Baseball is experimenting with limited outfield shifts during the Arizona Fall League. The move aims to increase offensive opportunities by using real-time data from a videoboard to position players more effectively.

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Dead grass era? MLB aids offense by testing restricted OF shifts

Major League Baseball, in an effort to boost offense, is testing out limited outfield shifts during this year's Arizona Fall League, as players consult a videoboard to see whether they are properly positioned.

2026-10-26 16:48 UTC