MLB will use independent Atlantic League to experiment rules

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will use the independent Atlantic League to experiment with rules changes and equipment.
MLB and the minor league announced a three-year agreement Tuesday that gives MLB the right to change the Atlantic League’s rules. Modifications for 2019 will be announced before openers on April 25.
The Atlantic League in December said extra innings this year will start with a runner on second base — the player in the batting order prior to the inning&r