After decades of supporting poor, young baseball players as they began their professional careers, minor league host families have officially been phased out.
The pitch clock hasn't just made baseball quicker. It's quieter now, too. Players are finding that there's no time for small talk amid Major League Baseball's new pace-of-play initiative.
Thanks to the pitch clock, the action is moving much faster at Major League Baseball games. It also means a little less time for fans to enjoy a frosty adult beverage.