Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto gets back-to-back Ks for his pitcher on ABS challenges

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has a pretty good eye behind the plate. He got two strikeouts without Jesús Luzardo having to throw extra pitches in the first inning of his spring debut.

How will teams decide which players get to make ABS challenge calls? It’s complicated

Many teams are using their time in spring training to analyze which of their players are the best at challenging calls.

What is 'ABS,' and how is Terry Francona preparing Reds for it?

ABS (automated balls and strikes) is the tech-heavy solution for players to challenge umpires' rulings on balls and strikes ...
Total Pro Sports

“People Don’t Challenge Enough” – Aaron Boone Gets Brutally Honest On MLB’s New ABS Challenge System

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone offers his thoughts on preparing his team to make good use of the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system. Based on the New York Yankees’ research into the use of ...
Yardbarker

How Rangers Boss Skip Schumaker Plans to Use ABS System in Spring Training

SURPRISE, Ariz. — The 2026 season is a big one for Major League Baseball as the ABS system will be used in all games. The automated ball strike system has been used regularly since 2022 in the minor ...
Sports Illustrated

How Rangers Boss Skip Schumaker Plans to Use ABS System in Spring Training

Spring training gives Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker, players and coaches a chance to learn the ropes of ABS before the season begins. SURPRISE, Ariz. — The 2026 season is a big one for Major ...
Awful Announcing

MLB telecasts will no longer indicate ball or strike using on-screen graphic with debut of ABS

Major League Baseball is set to introduce the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) this season. And with it, there will be some changes to both the in-stadium experience and the at-home ...
Yahoo News Singapore

Braves' Chris Sale has no intention of using ABS system: 'I’m not an umpire. That’s their job.'

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves said he will do his job when it comes to being a starting pitcher and will allow umpires to do ...
AOL.co.uk

Braves' Chris Sale has no intention of using ABS system: 'I’m not an umpire. That’s their job.'

Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves said he will do his job when it comes to being a starting pitcher and will allow umpires to do their jobs when it comes to calling balls and strikes with the the ...
Yardbarker

How the Diamondbacks Will Use New ABS Challenge System

This upcoming season, MLB will implement the Automatic Balls and Strikes challenge system for the first time at the major league level. The Arizona Diamondbacks (and 29 other teams) are going to have ...
AZ Central

Challenging umps' ball-strike calls is here, and managers support it

The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system will debut in the 2026 MLB regular season. Managers are developing strategies for when and how to use their limited challenges. Kurt Suzuki is a first-time major ...