Brewers' Green Card Challenge: MLB Shuts Down Innovative System

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on Milwaukee Brewer's news today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Milwaukee Brewer's tried a clever new system during spring training to help players decide when to challenge ball and strike calls. On March 5 against the Rockies, coaches flashed green index cards from the dugout or third base to signal good spots like a 3-2 count. But the very next day before their 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks, Major League Baseball shut it down. The Brewer's improved to 6 wins and 7 losses in cactus league play with strong pitching. Chad Patrick started and went 3 innings, then a group of prospects through scoreless relief. No one on the team challenged any calls that game, sticking to the rules after the league's warning. Players like the idea at first. Centerfielder Garrett Mitchell called it awesome for guiding decisions on the field. Still, officials made it clear that challenges have to come right after a pitch from the batter pitcher or catcher alone with no outside signals beforehand.

1:03The green card experiment lasted just one day, but teams like Milwaukee might still figure out subtle ways to hint at challenge situations without breaking rules. Meanwhile, young prospects shown at the play too, with hits and a two run homer boosting the offense. Looking ahead, the Brewer's head to the Angels on Saturday at 2-10 pm. Then host the Mariners Sunday at 3-10 pm. Both games air on 6-20. W-T-M-J radio. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed. S-O-L-L-I. SoleyPillow.com