Pitch clock not a part of WBC

Major League Baseball’s new pitch clock, limits on shifts and larger bases will not be used during the World Baseball Classic. The three innovations will be debuted during spring training games, starting Feb. 24. The 20-team national team tournament runs from March 8-21. “There’s going to be an adjustment and learning curve to those, so for the actual quality of baseball in the WBC, it’s probably better that they didn’t spring that on us in important games,” Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt said.