I'm digging the pitch clock two games into spring training. It really moves the game along. Can't wait for the unintended consequences to rear their ugly head during the regular season. I hope this isn't subject to replay. Stolen bases will be up as runners time their move based on the clock reaching zero. Especially when the pitcher is out of "disengagements".

1. Are batters allowed to call time out like they've always been able to do? For whatever reason but especially if they get something in their eye and really need a time out. If they are allowed time outs does the pitch clock reset or is the clock just stopped and resumed from where it was?

2. Is a pitcher allowed to step off the mound which is basically a pitchers time out. Like when there is a guy at 2nd and the signs are changed. And the pitcher sometimes steps off to go through the signs again cuz he's confused?

1. Yes, I believe they get one time out per at bat. The ump can stop the clock if the player has something in his eye or fouls the ball off his foot or something.

2. Pitchers can step off the mound twice per inning I think.

Also... aren't they using electronic communications between pitcher and catcher so there's less need to be confused by the signs?