MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike System allows players to challenge ball and strike calls during games. Brewers players and coaches are testing the ABS system during spring training ahead of the 2026 ...

San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado revealed his thoughts on the ABS Challenge System coming to MLB this year.

When a batter, catcher or pitcher taps their cap or helmet to activate the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System this Spring Training, it is almost like a roulette for fans to watch the ...

At long last, player protest with ball or strike calls can be handled with something other than ineffectual arguing. Beginning with the 2026 MLB season, players will have the power to appeal the ...

Starting this season, batters, pitchers and catchers will have the ability to challenge ball and strike calls.

Major League Baseball is debuting the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System to reduce missed calls on balls and strikes this season. Why it matters: It aims to improve fairness on borderline ...

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We generally think of the ABS system as a good thing, but might it work against George Kirby and Luis Castillo?

Over the years, MLB has heard the vocal demands for robot umps (or ABS) as umpires struggle to keep up with the increased velocity and movement in today's game. The league tested an ABS challenge ...

One of the biggest storylines of MLB spring training so far has been the implementation of the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system in big-league spring games. Throughout Florida and Arizona, ...

From the ABS system to young players opening eyes to teams exploring contract extensions, it's already been an exciting spring.

Throughout the offseason, the CBS Sports MLB experts will bring you a weekly Batting Around roundtable breaking down pretty much anything. The latest news, a historical question, thoughts about the ...