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

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 ...

Major League Baseball will use the new technology during select 2025 Spring Training games to get real-time results and ...

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

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

Each team will have two challenges per game to call into question ball or strike calls. If the challenge is upheld by the ...

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

MLB installed the Automated Ball-Strike System at the spring training ballparks of 19 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates ...

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

A bit of baseball history occurred during the Cubs’ spring training game against the Dodgers on Thursday afternoon. Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet became the first player in spring training to ...