The new ball-strike challenge system was supposed to make umpire error a thing of the past. But it's no much for a master at the top of his game.

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 ...

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 ...

Steven Kwan has seen more balls called strikes against him than all but two hitters in baseball since 2022. Scott Marshall / Getty Images GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Steven Kwan watched a 3-0 fastball from Los ...

Major League Baseball’s Automated Ball-Strike System will allow players to challenge ball and strike calls during games, and Brewers players are working with the new technology during spring training.

As baseball's best current starting pitcher, 2026 is a massive year for Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers. The impending free agent won his case against the Tigers and will earn the highest salary ...

The Detroit Tigers are just a few weeks away from getting started with a 2026 season which has as much potential as the team has had in some time now. Baseball in general though continues to evolve ...

You may have noticed that there is no automated ball-strike challenge system while watching today's World Baseball Classic exhibition game between Team USA and the San Francisco Giants. Actually, ABS ...

PHOENIX – It was 9:14 a.m. when a herd of nerds emerged from Pat Murphy’s office. Fit in polos emblazoned with blue and gold logos, the group behind many of the Milwaukee Brewers’ deft moves had spent ...

LAKELAND, FL – Ready or not, the automated ball-strike challenge system – ABS, for short – is coming to MLB in the 2026 season, with every team receiving two challenges per game. The Detroit Tigers ...