That’s the “Golden At-Bat,” a colloquialism that seems to have taken hold even if the rule change bearing that label never does. In short, it would be the most extreme alteration to the game in an era that’s already seen a pitch clock, mandatory minimums for relief pitchers and extra-inning ghost runners.

Ahead of the 2023 season, MLB introduced larger bases, a pitch timer, limiting shifts and a "disengagement" rule where pitchers would only be allowed three attempted pickoffs, but the third failed one would result in the runner moving up 90 feet.