MLB's Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) is here. Learn more about the history of baseball's strike zone and the ...

The robot umpires are here. Well, only kind of. MLB has a new ABS challenge system, and its implementation begins in Spring Training before being used throughout the regular season and postseason, too ...

A look at how MLB's automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system is impacting the 2026 season after one week, including win rates for catchers and hitters, new team strategies for high-leverage counts ...

SAN FRANCISCO – During the Yankees’ challenge-crazed exhibition season, Aaron Boone conducted frank discussions with some of his players. One of them was Jose Caballero. “I’ve been direct with our ...

Column: It’s only fitting the tumultuous Cubs and White Sox seasons are coming down to the final week What a wild week in Chicago this was. “You’re shaking your head in amazement sometimes,” Chicago ...

MLB home plate umpires missing calls behind the dish is as frustrating an event as any for fans, players and managers to deal with. With that, having an automated balls and strikes (ABS) system in ...

PHOENIX –– Finally, the Dodgers have found something they don’t excel at. In fact, to this point of spring training, they’ve been significantly worse at it than every other team. This year, Major ...