Detroit Tigers player Jahami Jones wins a challenge using the ABS system in spring training against New York Yankees on Feb.

New Reds skipper Terry Francona wants his players to concentrate on getting ready for 2025 MLB season, one that won't include ...

MLB will be testing an automatic balls and strikes challenge system this spring training. Here's how it works.

Here is what every big leaguer needs to know about ABS, according to players and managers who have experience with it in the ...

Starting Thursday at Camelback Ranch, where the Dodgers and Cubs will open Cactus League play, the ABS challenge system will ...

ABS is MLB’s name for an automated strike zone — also known as robot umps. In a full ABS game, there will be a human umpire ...

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What to know about robot umpires, automated ball-strike testing, challenges at 2025 MLB spring training Cactus League, ...

A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during MLB spring training exhibition games starting ...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the ...

A system for hitters, catchers and pitchers to challenge balls and strikes is being tested in some spring training ballparks.

Beginning Thursday, the automated ball and strike system will allow players to challenge umpires’ calls. If all goes well, ...