The robot umps are here: What to watch for with ABS this MLB spring training

MLB's ABS challenge system is up and running this spring — and it's about to change baseball profoundly. Here's everything you need to know.
Major League Baseball

The most interesting players on the new ABS challenge leaderboard

ABS (the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, powered by T-Mobile) is finally here, and in Spring Training, we're getting our first good look at which Major League batters and catchers are the best ...
NPR

MLB will allow players to challenge balls and strikes starting in 2026

Starting in the 2026 season, Major League Baseball players will be able to challenge called balls and strikes in regular and postseason games for the first time. The widely expected adoption of the ...