 William the Witty checks in here. Is this going to be funny? Get ready to laugh. William the Witty says, baseball returns tonight, but will the major rules change? Effective immediately, the pitcher's mound will be eliminated, and pitchers will throw off a flat ground. Baseball is concerned that the slope of the mound is too dangerous. Oh, come on, William. William. Bobby W. Bobby W. Yes, I, too, was sad to hear.