First robot challenge in Yankees' game was comical thanks to Rays’ Ben Rortvedt
MLB is using an automated ball-strike system during most spring training games and it was in play for the Yankees-Rays' ...
Reds manager Francona wants veteran players to ignore ABS test run
Francona sounds more interested in preparing the Reds for the season — his first as their manager — than helping add more ...
Players praise accuracy of MLB’s ABS challenge system: The week in baseball
The ABS has been used at the Triple-A level for 2023 and 2024. MLB research found that a challenge adds an estimated 17 ...
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada encourages players to use automated ball-strike challenge system
The Astros will have limited exposure to MLB's automated ball-strike challenge system this spring, and manager Joe Espada ...
Spring training in Florida has returned! Are robot umpires here to stay? Here's what to know
It's time once again for the Grapefruit League! MLB spring training in Florida includes a strike zone challenge system in 2025. Here's what to know.
Cardinals using spring games to strategize review of called balls and strikes
Pitchers endlessly fiddling with their caps and gloves on the mound is a proud baseball tradition nearly as old as the game itself, but when Cody Poteet of the Chicago Cubs tapped the top of his head ...
Dodgers vs. Cubs: 6 takeaways from the first games of spring training 2025
With the Tokyo Series to open the 2025 MLB season approaching in mid-March, the Cubs and Dodgers got a head start on spring ...
Terry Francona Explains Why Reds Will Opt Out of MLB's ABS System Testing
Several of the Reds minor leaguers have prior experience with the ABS challenge system, which, along with full ABS (all balls ...
Kansas City Royals’ Jonathan India makes KC spring debut: ‘It’s going to be fun year’
Jonathan India started in left field and led off against the Texas Rangers as the Royals played their Cactus League opener on Friday.
Rays catcher Ben Rortvedt gives ABS challenge system an interesting try
The Rays got their first look during Friday’s exhibition opener at the automated ball-strike challenge system Major League ...
MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System to be used in 8 Braves spring training games
Major League Baseball’s Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) will be used in eight Atlanta Braves games this spring.