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MLB curtails infield shift, hopes for more singles, speed

Philadelphia Phillies' Josh Harrison runs the bases during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

FILE -Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Rojas bats during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell watches during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber bats during a spring training baseball workout Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Detroit Tigers infielders Javier Baez, left, and Jonathan Schoop, right, work on drills at second base during a spring training baseball workout Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

MLB curtails infield shift, hopes for more singles, speed