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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Take me out to the less boring ballgame

This week's podcast: Major League Baseball is determined to be more exciting, introducing new rules aimed at speeding up the sport. For Blue Jays fans, this season's stacked roster is excitement enough

Welcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.

On this week's episode: Some new twists at the old ballgame.

Determined to win over a new generation of fans, Major League Baseball has introduced some big changes aimed at speeding up the sport, including a pitch clock and bigger bases. Good move? We ask Matt Betts, a reporter at CambridgeToday who also hosts the Canadian Baseball Network Podcast.

One thing is certain: Whatever the rules, Toronto Blue Jays fans are feeling pretty good about the team's chances this year. It's World Series or bust, with the home opener set for April 11.

Hosted by Scott Sexsmith and Michael Friscolanti, the Editor-in-Chief of Village Media, Inside the Village is a news and current affairs podcast that provides a weekly window into some of the best local journalism from across our chain of Ontario newsrooms. Produced by Derek Turner, the program also explores bigger-picture issues that impact people across the province.

Every episode is available on this news site /insidethevillage. If you prefer the audio version, it is available wherever you find your favourite podcasts.

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