SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball is changing … again. Amid an era that has already seen significant alterations to the sport, most of which have been received favorably by fans and players ...

The introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system is already changing the landscape of Major League Baseball in 2026 ...

The proposed system would allow each team two challenges per game to review pitch calls, with successful challenges retained. Data and feedback from players, coaches, and umpires who experienced the ...

It didn’t take long for the Red Sox to witness a firsthand demonstration of how valuable the new ABS system will be, ...

With a new Major League Baseball season here, a major change will play a unique role in how the year progresses. Coming to the majors this season is the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, or ABS ...

Tuesday night's Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Truist Park in suburban Atlanta will feature the automated ball-strike (ABS) system that could be part of the league on a regular basis as soon ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The future of baseball was quietly on display during Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, and it had nothing to do with the dramatic Home Run Derby finish. The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) ...

MLB on Tuesday announced that the ABS Challenge System will be implemented in 2026 spring training, regular season and postseason games after a vote by the Joint Competition Committee. MLB is entering ...

With MLB’s competition committee expected to approve the automated ball-strike challenge system on Tuesday, it’s a good time to explain both how ABS works and clear up some of its misconceptions.

The Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system has not seen any use in the Majors since Spring Training, but it’s going to make a special appearance in the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. The ABS ...