MLB introduced the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) in 2025 spring training to improve umpire accuracy and reduce human error. The system combines Hawk-Eye ...

The Mets used an umpire for their live batting practice session and players could challenge ball/strike calls. New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga throws live batting practice at Spring Training ...

The "automated ball-strike challenge system" or ABS will be active during 60% of spring training games this year, allowing pitchers, catchers and batters to call for automated ball-strike call ...

This spring training will introduce a new element to the action: for the first time, MLB will employ the automated ball-strike system (ABS for short) during big-league contests. ABS is ...

MLB is rolling out automated ball-strike (ABS) technology in 13 spring training stadiums, the latest and most determinative step in a thorough testing process that could result in the ...

Data from the spring training test could cause MLB to make alterations to the system for Triple-A games this season. How does the Automated Ball-Strike System work?Stadiums are outfitted with ...

Even if Sullivan could remember the umpire that he went 10-for-11 against in challenges last year in baseball’s experimental automated ball-strike ... run in spring training games this year.

PHOENIX — Commissioner Rob Manfred held a press conference Tuesday as part of spring training media day in Arizona, and he discussed several pressing topics for MLB entering the 2025 season.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Reds manager Terry Francona said he’s told players not to use the experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in spring training. Francona told The Athletic he’s OK with ...

MLB is testing it in Spring Training. Rather than having an electronic strike zone system for every pitch, either the pitcher, catcher or hitter can challenge a ball/strike call but only if they ...

A new ball/strike challenge system could be coming to Major League Baseball. The MLB announced Tuesday that roughly 60 per cent of 2025 spring training games will feature the automated ball-strike ...