new rules in baseball this year.
the pitcher, with no runners on base, is to pitch 12 seconds after getting the catchers throw.
a pitch not made within 12 seconds is to be called a ball.
when replacing pitchers, the manager is to signal so BEFORE crossing the foul line into the field of play.
if either rule is enforced once, i'll eat my hat.
astros are leading padres 1-0 in ninth in houston.