Everything you need to know MLB’s upcoming Automated Ball-Strike challenge system, from rules to impact on the game ...

MLB approved a new automatic balls and strikes system set to start in 2026. Here's everything to know about the ABS challenge ...

Major League Baseball is introducing the Automated Balls-Strikes challenge system (ABS system) next season after growing ...

One of baseball’s immutable rules is that a player can’t argue balls and strikes—until now. On Tuesday, Major League Baseball ...

MLB will be using the ABS challenge system throughout the entire 2026 season. Robot umpires - also called "automated balls and strikes" (ABS) - have been used in the minor leagues and during the 2025 ...

In Minor League play, a full ABS system was also trialled, eliminating human umpires’ involvement in ball-strike calls.

In recent years, we've seen MLB become more receptive to the technology at its disposal. The league expanded the replay challenge rules, added a pitch clock and introduced Statcast to elevate how fans ...

Major League Baseball is implementing the ABS challenge system in 2026. How do the Arizona Diamondbacks feel about it, and what might it mean for the team?

Given the situation, it's a mistake that simply can't be afforded from an umpire. When MLB introduces the ABS system, that would be a challengeable play by the batter. Instead, Bogaerts was left ...

EBD or Electronic Brake Distribution is the extension of the ABS or Anti-lock Braking System. It helps the user keep a check on the vehicle's speed and acceleration the wheels. (Image courtesy: ...