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MLB sees very first challenge using Automatic Balls-Strikes system in spring training

For the first time in MLB history, a pitch was challenged using the new Automated Ball-Strikes system — and the call on the field was overturned.

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MLB's automated ball-strike system explained as spring training games kick off with robo-ump challenges

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, for those unfamiliar with the concept,

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Dodgers and Cubs get first look at automated ball-strike challenges

The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) challenge got its first test run in big league Spring Training on Thursday afternoon, with two challenges taking place in the Cactus League opener between the Cubs and Dodgers.

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How Houston Astros view baseball's latest experiment: the automated ball-strike challenge system

Technology aiding ball and strike calls in Major League Baseball may not be a matter of if, but when. “I know in the future it’s coming,” Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña said. “Something with the automatic strike zone is going to come.

Fearsome Designated Hitter Projected To Lead New-Look Houston Astros

If the new-look Houston Astros are going to continue their run of dominating the American League West, they are going to need a monstrous season from star desig ...

For first time in over a decade, Astros may have hole at second base

The thought of anyone else patrolling second base other than Jose Altuve may be impossible for a generation of Astros fans to ...

Houston Astros 2025 Over/Under Win Total Prediction, Odds, Pick

The window is still open in Houston as we continue our MLB odds series with a Houston Astros over/under win total prediction ...

Former Gold Glover Talks About Decision to Seek MiLB Deal with Houston Astros

Former National League Gold Glover Brendan Rodgers joined the Houston Astros recently on a minor league deal. Rodgers, 28, has spent the entirety of his six-yea ...

Automated strike zone could benefit Astros’ Yainer Diaz and Isaac Paredes

Diaz’s inability to steal strikes and Paredes’ perpetual victimization by poor umpiring would, at the very least, be ...

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Astros legend shares his thoughts on Alex Bregman leaving

Bregman leaves the Astros after eight playoff appearances in nine seasons with the team. He is a lifetime .272 hitter with ...

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Jose Altuve's position, bullpen mix among key questions for Houston Astros as spring training nears

As the Houston Astros look to extend their playoff streak, a look at the key questions surrounding the team as spring ...

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