During the World Baseball Classic, most of the rules are fairly similar to what fans will see during a typical MLB game played in the United States. One notable difference, however, is that the ...
Will the ABS era mean the end of The Ejection and the epic theater of managerial tantrums? Or will there be even more things to argue about? We surveyed managers and umpires. Illustration: Demetrius ...
Historically, there have likely been few jobs in the sports world more stress inducing and challenging than that of a home plate umpire in Major League Baseball. Here is a man—and hopefully with ...
The ABS challenge system has generated a buzz in spring camps, just like Spencer Jones and Konnor Griffin have with their bats. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Christian ...
The 2026 MLB season will be the first with the new ABS Challenge System in place. MLB introduces Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System with player-initiated challenges for disputed calls. Players ...
The first week of Spring Training games have already given us a glimpse into how the challenge system will work — and the results are surprising. Before the calls start counting for real on Opening ...
Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler believes he had a highly influential role behind MLB introducing the ABS challenge system this season. Despite posting a losing record, the Athletics enjoyed an ...
ABS has opened the ABS Cruise Center of Excellence, its dedicated global hub for the cruise sector, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The center expands ABS’ local presence and provides cruise operators ...
It's a brand-new day for MLB teams, players and fans: The ABS challenge system-- which was tested in spring training and the All-Star Game last year-- is coming full-time to the game in 2026! That's ...
PHOENIX — Flashing bleached hair under his cap as he settles in with his new team, Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz threw his first pitch of Thursday’s live bating practice session to Freddie Freeman. It was ...
Major League Baseball's exhibition season gets underway Friday afternoon. Unlike most years, this round of spring training isn't just serving as a warm-up for the players, but rather will also serve ...
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