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Can a MLB pitcher pitch consecutive games without a rest period
Lonnie,
There are no rules specifying when a major leaguer can pitch. If they were capable of it, they would be allowed to pitch every inning of every game.
Typically, a starter pitches only every 5 games though and high usage relievers get into 80 games a year.
Hope this helps!
Brian
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