Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball has had some “buzz” about a Golden At-Bat rule, but Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata are split on the idea.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred recently told Puck's John Ourand on The Varsity podcast that a rule that would affect late-game scenarios is garnering buzz from MLB owners. The "Golden At-Bat" rule, which would allow teams to choose one at-bat in every game to use its best hitter regardless of where that team is in its lineup,

As Rob Manfred continues to look for ways to spice up Major League Baseball, he apparently believes a new idea could have broad appeal. MLB's commissioner told Puck's John Ourand that the idea of a "Golden At-Bat" has some fans throughout the league.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred claimed one potential out-of-the-box rule change is creating “a little buzz.” While speaking with John Ourand on “The Varsity Podcast,” Manfred said that the “Golden at-bat rule” had been discussed around the league.

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Josh already posted about this topic in BCB After Dark earlier this morning, but this idea was making the rounds Monday, so I thought I’d have at it myself. Some of Commissioner Rob Manfred’s rule changes for Major League Baseball have been really good ideas.