The designated hitter -- or "DH" -- is a player who bats in place of the pitcher. The pitcher still handles his regular duties when his team is on defense, so the designated hitter does not play in ...

Count Cubs center fielder Ian Happ as a supporter of a universal designated hitter. "I think DH to the NL would be great for our game," Happ said in a Tuesday Q&A with The Athletic. "I'm a huge fan of ...

There won't be expanded playoffs or a universal designated hitter in Major League Baseball this season, sources told Evan ...

Definition. The designated hitter rule allows teams to use another player to bat in place of the pitcher. Because the pitcher is still part of the team's ni ...