MLB fans debate future of extra innings rules amid Braves games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
During a weekend featuring multiple extra-inning games, including two involving the Atlanta Braves, discussions have reignited about MLB's current free runner rule for extra innings. Criticism of this rule continues, with some suggesting alternative solutions to address long games. The rule does not apply during the playoffs, raising further questions about its future in the regular season. The debate remains ongoing without any clear resolution in sight.
- •Braves played two extra-inning games over the weekend.
- •Criticism exists regarding the free runner rule for extra innings.
- •Some fans suggest different solutions instead of the current rule.
- •The rule does not apply in postseason play.
- •Debate on the future of extra innings rules continues.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Will we ever get original flavor extra innings again?
"Maybe they should do like Oreos and have a different extra-inning rule every three weeks
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