What Is ABS and How Does It Work in Major League Baseball?

MLB introduces Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System with player-initiated challenges for disputed calls. A number of rules changes will be instituted in Major League Baseball during the 2026 season, ...

Fans make plays, stealing first base: Rules of Banana Ball geared toward entertainment

Hitters can steal first base, scoring is different in Banana Ball, a fan catching a foul ball makes an impact on the game. Here's what you need to know.

A Boston Celtics game-inspired friction test finally pinned down the sneaker squeak

Squeaky shoes are part of the symphony of a basketball game, when rubber soles rasp against the hardwood floors as players jab step, cut and pivot and defenders move their feet to stay in front of ...
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There's loads of ABS data from last season. What does it all mean?

Welcome to the future. No robots required. For the first time, ABS (the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, powered by ...