Pirates GM: Change MLB Concussion, Substitution Rules

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At least one MLB general manager is pushing for a rule change that would allow teams to more effectively deal with concussions at the catcher position, while simultaneously taking some of the pressure to remain in the game off the catchers themselves. 

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that the current all-or-nothing substitution rule — if a catcher leaves the game because of injury, he can’t return even if he passes a concussion protocol — actually puts players in danger.

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