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No pitch clock, shift limits for World Baseball Classic

FILE - Nolan Arenado, of the United States, follows through on his three-run home run against Canada in the second inning in a first-round game of the World Baseball Classic, on March 12, 2017, in Miami. 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 the spring training exhibition season that starts Feb. 24. The 20-team national team tournament runs from March 8-21, and players will return to their clubs for more exhibition games with the new rules ahead of opening day on March 30. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

FILE - United States' Paul Goldschmidt (44) walks off after striking out during a first-round game of the World Baseball Classic against the Dominican Republic, on March 11, 2017, in Miami. 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 the spring training exhibition season that starts Feb. 24. The 20-team national team tournament runs from March 8-21, and players will return to their clubs for more exhibition games with the new rules ahead of opening day on March 30. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File0

No pitch clock, shift limits for World Baseball Classic