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  • The ABS Challenge System: coming to MLB in 2026
    • The ABS Challenge System: coming to MLB in 2026
    The ABS Challenge System is coming to Major League Baseball in 2026. As a fan who appreciates both tradition and innovation, I believe it's a step in the right direction.This isn't just a rule change; it's a philosophical shift that promises to improve...2025
  • Automated Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge System approved for 2026
    • Automated Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge System approved for 2026
    Major League Baseball (MLB) has finally announced that the Automated Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge Systemhas been approved for Major League play by a vote of the Joint Competition Committee. MLB Press Release Beginning in 2026, the “Challenge System” will be used in all Spring Training, Championship Season, and Postseason games. The Competition Committee – comprised […]...2025
  • MLB makes a major rule change for 2026 season
    • MLB makes a major rule change for 2026 season
    Major League Baseball will transform in 2026, as they have announced that the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) will be implemented for the 2026 season....2025
  • MLB is bringing the ABS Challenge System to the big leagues in 2026
    • MLB is bringing the ABS Challenge System to the big leagues in 2026
    It’s time to say goodbye to arguments about balls and strikes. Today, MLB announced that the ABS Challenge System will be introduced to every ballpark for the 2026 season. T-Mobile’s 5G technology will power the system. Baseball traditionalists shouldn’t get too up in arms. ABS doesn’t mean “robot umps” for every pitch. It gives players […]...2025
  • MLB to adopt ABS Challenge System
    • MLB to adopt ABS Challenge System
    The Automated Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge system that MLB took for a test drive in spring training will be full adopted during the 2026 season. Major League Baseball made the announcement this morning following a vote of the Joint Competition Committee, which boasts a membership of six owners, four active players and one active umpire. […]...2025
  • How will the introduction of the ABS challenge system impact the Washington Nationals
    • How will the introduction of the ABS challenge system impact the Washington Nationals
    The MLB announced a seismic change to the way the sport will be officiated. In 2026, Major League Baseball will implement the ABS challenge system. It has felt like the wind has been blowing in this direction for quite some time, but today the MLB officially announced it. In a tweet, they explained the finer […]...2025

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  • MLB Futures Game 2025 discussion thread
    • MLB Futures Game 2025 discussion thread
    Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images Welinton Herrera and Charlie Cond take a step onto the big stage. Welcome to All-Star Week, which officially starts today! Kicking things off is the All-Star Futures Game, which features the top Minor League prospects competing in a seven-inning contest as part of MLB’s All-Star Saturday. Two future Colorado Rockies are on the roster: Cha...2025
  • Outside The Confines: New White Sox ownership. Eventually.
    • Outside The Confines: New White Sox ownership. Eventually.
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images It’s been a long time coming, but it’ll be still be a long time happening. Happy Friday, everyone. The big news around baseball right now is that the White Sox might finally be seeing a change in ownership, but it won’t be happening any time soon. The plan will see billionaire Justin Ishbia take a controlling stake in the Sox by... 2029. So while hope ...2025
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  • Braves News: Daysbel Hernandez, rock bottom on offense, more
    • Braves News: Daysbel Hernandez, rock bottom on offense, more
    Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Well the Braves lost yet another game in which the pitching did it’s job and the offense completely failed to do its part. I am generally not a “fire the coach” guy, but I think the Braves should fire Tim Hyers, their new hitting coach they brought in this offseason. It wasn’t insane to try som...2025
  • Rays Minor League Roundup: Week 8
    • Rays Minor League Roundup: Week 8
    Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images T.J. Nichols had a stellar start and is getting national attention This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday. This was the eigth week of minor league play. According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), the overall top hitter in the ...2025
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  • Weekend Rumblings - News for March 22, 2025
    • Weekend Rumblings - News for March 22, 2025
    Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images The Royals rotation is old school. In case you missed it, the Royals acquired veteran hitter Mark Canha. Kyle Wright faced live hitters for the first time since 2023, writes Anne Rogers. “I was definitely nervous again,” Wright said. “I had those pregame jitters, which I was pumped about. Usually the thoughts have just been, ‘Is my shoulder going to...2025
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  • Weekend Rumblings - News for March 1, 2025
    • Weekend Rumblings - News for March 1, 2025
    Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Does Cavan Biggio have a spot on this team? Jaylon Thompson talks to Maikel Garcia about what he needs to do to improve. Royals hitting coach Alec Zumwalt explained that Garcia has gotten stronger and added a toe-tap to better balance his swing mechanics. “Maikel and I talked going into the offseason and we talked here in Arizona when he was doing his reha...2025
  • MLB storylines to watch as Spring Training gets underway
    • MLB storylines to watch as Spring Training gets underway
    Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images There is no shortage of intrigue as baseball returns for the 2025 season. The Super Bowl is now more than a week in the rear view mirror and, for Eagles fans like myself, I’m still not done re-watching the highlights of their beatdown of the Chiefs. Not even close. But this week, full squad spring training workouts began around Major League Basebal...2025
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  • Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (15 February 2025)
    • Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (15 February 2025)
    Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Today’s main course was comebacks (with a side of catching philosophy) This was a full day of interviews, including Bud Black, Justin Lawrence, Nolan Jones, and Jacob Stallings. Bud Black Interviewer Thomas Harding asked Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black questions about a range of players attempting to make a comeback in 2025. Of Justin Lawrence, ...2025
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  • Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (13 February 2025)
    • Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (13 February 2025)
    Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The focus today was on the ABS system as well as an experienced ace and a prospect who might take his place. Here’s the latest news from Colorado Rockies spring training. Pitchers and catchers reported on Tuesday, and today, they held their first workout. The first full-squad workout will take place on Tuesday, Feb....2025
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  • Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (13 February 2025)
    • Rockies spring training after dark: Notes from Salt River Fields (13 February 2025)
    Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images The focus today was on the ABS system as well as an experienced ace and a prospect who might take his place. Here’s the latest news from Colorado Rockies spring training. Pitchers and catchers reported on Tuesday, and today, they held their first workout. The first full-squad workout will take place on Tuesday, Feb....2025

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  • Royals Rumblings - News for October 29, 2024
    • Royals Rumblings - News for October 29, 2024
    Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Congrats to Salvy! Anne Rogers talks to Salvador Perez about winning the Roberto Clement Award. Winning the Roberto Clemente Award means more than all of those accolades, except maybe the World Series, Perez said. “It means a lot to me,” he said. “I’ve read a lot about Roberto Clemente. I know he was an amazing player, but he was even better outside the fiel...2024
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  • Guardians 6, Cubs 1: Swept outta Cleveland
    • Guardians 6, Cubs 1: Swept outta Cleveland
    Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images This was not the result the Cubs wanted at Progressive Field. In a week where the Cubs had hoped to show they belonged in the NL wild card race, instead they blew a lead and tried to come back in one game, and then the offense disappeared for the rest of the series. The 6-1 loss Wednesday, resulting in a sweep by the Guardians, was thus a microcosm of the...2024
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for July 12, 2023
    We have achieved Wednesday! Rockies catcher Elias Díaz hit a late-game homer to give the National League their first All-Star Game win since 2012, when it was in Kansas City. Rob Manfred talked to reporters about a variety of topics (more in ESPN links below), including bringing the ABS challenge system from the minors to the majors someday: Manfred also addressed a few other big-picture items. R...2023
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "MLB to utilize ABS challenge system during ASG"

  • 2024
    "Cubs 14, Marlins 2: Seiya Suzuki’s big day helps the Cubs back to .500"

  • 2023
    "Diamondbacks 6, Cubs 4: Two bad pitches by Justin Steele"

  • 2022
    "We are getting closer to an automated ball-strike system in MLB"

  • 2019
    "Competition committee chair Rich McKay admits to ‘angst’ from pass interference review"

  • 2018
    "Sources: NBA to test coach's replay challenge"

  • 2017
    "NBA’s competition committee to review replay situations like in Bucks win"

  • 2016
    "Coach's challenge on docket for NHL general managers meeting"

  • 2015
    "NHL Competition Committee Recommends Coach’s Challenge, Other Changes"

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  • Royals Rumblings - News for July 16, 2025
    • Royals Rumblings - News for July 16, 2025
    Brett Davis-Imagn Images Wait so how many more days without Royals baseball? Check out this beast of a draft recap from Jared Perkins over at Inside the Crown. The overall first impression is strong, according to the prospect connoisseur. Overall, this draft was good given the overall down year for a draft class and where they were picking. While day two wasn’t as exciting, it was the day ...2025
  • Outside The Confines: Swing, swing, swing
    • Outside The Confines: Swing, swing, swing
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The All-Star Game ended in a “swing-off.” Big Dumper won the Home Run Derby. The Rays are sold, the draft is over and other news items from All-Star Week. Good morning. The National League beat the American League at the All-Star Game 6-6 after a “swing-off,” a mini home run derby where the game’s MVP Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs. Matt Snyder wri...2025
  • Kansas City Royals Heating Up Before the Break – What Comes Next?
    • Kansas City Royals Heating Up Before the Break – What Comes Next?
    Could Dallas Keuchel just be a sleeper agent to get revenge for 2015? The Kansas City Royals are heating up, and Royals Rundown hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco are here to break it all down. After a powerful sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Royals are suddenly flirting with momentum—and maybe even the playoff conversation. In this episode, the duo dives into the team’s recent offe...2025
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  • The Royals according to Ted Williams
    • The Royals according to Ted Williams
    The Science of hitting With the Royals hitting woes causing considerable gnashing to teeth in Royals Nation, I figured it was a good time to check in with Teddy Ballgame and get some advice. Not literally of course, since the Greatest Hitter who ever lived has been gone for 23 years. His body is gone. His head, unfortunately, is resting in some Arizona cryogenic facility, hoping that someday techn...2025
  • Rob Manfred says MLB will propose a ball-strike challenge system for 2026
    • Rob Manfred says MLB will propose a ball-strike challenge system for 2026
    Major League Baseball Finally, a way to overturn the worst of the worst calls. We’ve talked about the topic of a ball-and-strike challenge system here many times. It’s being used in the minor leagues this year, has been tested over quite a few seasons in various minor leagues, and was used in about 60 percent of Spring Training games this year. Now, per Evan Drellich at The Athletic, MLB C...2025
  • Royals Rumblings - News for May 21, 2025
    • Royals Rumblings - News for May 21, 2025
    Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Royals fans’ sleep schedules rejoice at the end of another West Coast road trip. David Lesky talks about just how great the San Francisco Giants’ starter Robbie Ray was against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Last night was another intense and competitive game for the Royals in one of the best pitchers’ duels we’ve seen this season. Coming in, it looked like i...2025
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  • • Rays Minor League Roundup: Week 8
    2025
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  • Rob Manfred talks about torpedo bats, the ABS challenge system and more
    • Rob Manfred talks about torpedo bats, the ABS challenge system and more
    Al Yellon The Commissioner gave a wide-ranging interview over the weekend. Over the weekend, Commissioner Rob Manfred gave a long interview to the New York Times, which you can read in its entirety here (article unlocked). I know it’s sport around baseball to mock and make fun of Manfred, but he did give some candid answers to questions surrounding the sport, and it’s useful for us to take...2025
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  • This Week in Purple: It’s Do(llander) Time!
    • This Week in Purple: It’s Do(llander) Time!
    Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Colorado Rockies weekend discussion thread for April 5-6, 2025 The weekend is a great time to kick back and reflect. This Week in Purple is the place to catch up on the news from our team at Purple Row. You’ll find links to Rockpiles and other content below as well as a platform for community discussion in the comments. ★ ★ ★ I say once again: Thing...2025
  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for March 22, 2025
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  • SB Nation Reacts: Fans like the All-Star swing-off... but not in the regular season
    • SB Nation Reacts: Fans like the All-Star swing-off... but not in the regular season
    Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images And other results from this week’s survey. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Chicago Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s survey asked questions related to some changes made in thi...2025
  • The 2025 MLB All-Star Game ended in a home run swing-off
    • The 2025 MLB All-Star Game ended in a home run swing-off
    Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Did you like it? The rule about the All-Star Game ending in a home run swing-off if tied after nine innings was instituted as part of many changes in the latest CBA. I even wrote about it when it happened in March 2022 and in a poll attached to that article about 85 percent of you voted either “love it” or “don’t care either way.” So do you...2025
  • MLB will be using the ball/strike challenge system in the All-Star Game
    • MLB will be using the ball/strike challenge system in the All-Star Game
    Major League Baseball This is good news. Many of us have been clamoring for the ball/strike challenge system, currently in use in some minor leagues, to be adopted for MLB games. And the league has strongly hinted it will be in effect next year. Now, per Jesse Rogers at ESPN.com, the system will be used in next week’s All-Star Game: MLB officials added the feature to the annual exhibitio...2025
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  • • The Royals according to Ted Williams
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  • Cardinals 8, Cubs 7: This space intentionally left blank
    • Cardinals 8, Cubs 7: This space intentionally left blank
    Jeff Curry-Imagn Images That was ugly, but a different kind of ugly from Monday’s ugly. The Cubs gave up eight runs to the Cardinals. Again. About that, from BCB’s JohnW53: This is the sixth straight game in which the Cubs have allowed at least seven runs, tying for their longest streak of the Modern Era. They set the record in their first six games of the era, in 1901. This is the fifth t...2025
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  • Brewers 8, Cubs 7: This team really doesn’t quit... ever
    • Brewers 8, Cubs 7: This team really doesn’t quit... ever
    Photo by George Gaza/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs fell way behind, staged a comeback, but fell short. This was not the sort of game the Cubs have played in recent weeks. Jameson Taillon was off his game Thursday, lasting only four innings and allowing three home runs. Génesis Cabrera had a rough relief appearance, serving up a three-run homer that put the Cubs behind 8-3 in the fif...2025
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  • MLB might be getting closer to some kind of automated ball/strike system
    • MLB might be getting closer to some kind of automated ball/strike system
    Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What sort of system, though, is still up for discussion. Recently, two articles about MLB’s slow dance with a possible automated ball/strike system, or challenge system, appeared in national media. Here’s the one from Chelsea Janes at the Washington Post (article unlocked so you can read it). And here’s the one from Ken Rosenthal a...2025
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for May 21, 2025
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  • • Rob Manfred talks about torpedo bats, the ABS challenge system and more
    2025
  • It’s time to bring the Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge System to MLB
    • It’s time to bring the Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge System to MLB
    Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, April 1, 2025 If you’re like me, you appreciated the opportunity in spring training to was the Automatic Ball-Strike System (ABS) in action. It was an initiative Major League Baseball, always on a quest to improve the game, brought to MLB in giving the system a test drive. In case you’re interested in specific...2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: Swing, swing, swing
    2025
    Visit the page Kyle Schwarber
  • • Kansas City Royals Heating Up Before the Break – What Comes Next?
    2025
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  • Rays 0 Astors 1: Petty Tyranny
    • Rays 0 Astors 1: Petty Tyranny
    Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Some games are just dumb. A 1st inning unearned run, bad umpiring, and putrid luck spoil a gem from Taj Coming into this Sunday matchup the Rays were playing with house money. Already securing the series split on the road vs a good Astros team in Houston. After they were able to get to Hunter Brown back in Tampa under a sweltering sun, the young Cy Young candidate ...2025
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  • An evening watching the Omaha Storm Chasers
    • An evening watching the Omaha Storm Chasers
    Photo by Matt Sullivan/NASCAR via Getty Images Ridin’ the storm out Is there any better value in America right now than minor league baseball? I think not. The stadiums are comfortable and intimate. Parking is cheap and accessible. The food and drink prices are reasonable and the talent on the field, is by and large, very good. And the ticket prices are excellent, especially considering ho...2025
  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for March 22, 2025
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  • Outside The Confines: Who’s on first?
    • Outside The Confines: Who’s on first?
    Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images The issues surrounding baseball stadiums. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reveals his contract demands. The decline of first base. The Mariners’ front office are criticized and other news from around MLB. Good morning. Jeff Passan looks at the issue of two major league teams playing in minor league stadiums this season. He examines what it means for the Athletics...2025
  • • Weekend Rumblings - News for March 1, 2025
    2025
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  • Royals home Spring Training games to feature strike zone challenge system tests
    • Royals home Spring Training games to feature strike zone challenge system tests
    Home plate umpire Tony Randazzo #11 utilizes an automated ball-strike challenge system, or ABS, during the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona | Photo by Michael Owens/MLB Photos via Getty Images What it is, how it works, why it is the way it is, and what comes next For the past few seasons minor l...2025
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  • Cubs 12, Dodgers 4: Welcome to our robo-ump overlords
    • Cubs 12, Dodgers 4: Welcome to our robo-ump overlords
    Major League Baseball MLB’s ABS challenge system test was used for the first time. The Cubs — or, more accurately, a bunch of miscellaneous guys wearing Cubs uniforms — defeated the Dodgers in the 2025 Spring Training opener 12-4 Thursday afternoon in Glendale, Arizona. That wasn’t the most important story of the game, as you surely know that Spring Training wins and losses are pretty well...2025
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  • • MLB storylines to watch as Spring Training gets underway
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  • • Coach's challenge on docket for NHL general managers meeting
    At their annual March meeting this week in Boca Raton, Florida, NHL general managers will debate changes to the coach's challenge system that has gotten some calls right but caused plenty of problems in its first season. The coach's challenge......2016
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  • • Bruce Arians Comments on How to Fix NFL's Catch Rule
    2016
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  • • We are getting closer to an automated ball-strike system in MLB
    David Richard-USA TODAY Sports There will be extensive use of such a system in Triple-A in 2023. Many people have been clamoring for an automated ball-strike system in Major League Baseball (the so-called “robot ump”) and things have been edging in that direction. An ABS has been tested in some of the lower levels of the minor leagues and in the independent/MLB partner Atlantic League over...2022
  • • MLB to utilize ABS challenge system during ASG
    Major League Baseball will use the automatic balls and strikes (ABS) challenge system during next week's All-Star Game in Atlanta, the league announced on Wednesday....2025
  • • MLB To Propose Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge System For 2026
    The challenge system for calling balls and strikes seems to be less than a year away. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred tells Evan Drellich of The Athletic that the league will propose that change, to go into effect in the 2026 regular season, to the Competition Committee. While the term “propose” may sound uncertain, MLB essentially…...2025
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  • Diamondbacks 6, Cubs 4: Two bad pitches by Justin Steele
    • Diamondbacks 6, Cubs 4: Two bad pitches by Justin Steele
    Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs lefthander threw pretty well... except for those two... bad... pitches. In the bottom of the first inning Friday night at Chase Field, Justin Steele appeared to be just about ready to get out of the inning. He’d allowed a leadoff single, then retired the next two batters, one on a sacrifice bunt. That entire sequence took just five pitches. Then, sudd...2023
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  • Pirates 8, Cubs 6: Wake me up when September ends
    • Pirates 8, Cubs 6: Wake me up when September ends
    Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images The Cubs’ nightmare month continues. There is an alternate universe somewhere, where Dansby Swanson’s two-run homer in the ninth inning Thursday evening at Wrigley Field was a joyous walkoff blast, and celebrations were heard long into the night. Unfortunately, because the real-life Cubs played some of the sketchiest defense we have seen at the real Wrigle...2023
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  • Mets 11, Cubs 2: What is wrong with Drew Smyly?
    • Mets 11, Cubs 2: What is wrong with Drew Smyly?
    Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The road trip began on a sour note. Look at it this way. The Cubs weren’t likely to sweep this series in New York, and looking at the pitching matchups, Monday’s between Drew Smyly (who’s had a rough time lately) and Kodai Senga (who’s been very good recently) seemed the likely one the Cubs would lose. The game went true to form, then, as Smyly got pound...2023
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  • • MLB to adopt ABS Challenge System
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  • MLB will use Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) System in 2026
    • MLB will use Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) System in 2026
    Next season, the Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System will be introduced to the major leagues. After experimenting with the process in the minors and in spring training, the ABS Challenge System will be a regular feature at the highest level. According to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, “the strong preference from the players for the Challenge […]...2025
  • Automated Ball Strike Challenge System is coming to Major League Baseball in 2026
    • Automated Ball Strike Challenge System is coming to Major League Baseball in 2026
    It’s been long awaited. It’s been tested in Minor League Baseball at the Triple-A level. It was even used during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game here in Atlanta. Now, it’ll be arriving across Major League Baseball starting next season. MLB has officially announced that the “Challenge System” is going to be used from here on […]...2025
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for July 16, 2025
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  • • Outside The Confines: Swing, swing, swing
    2025
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  • The 2025 All-Star Game open thread
    • The 2025 All-Star Game open thread
    Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The stars shine tonight! The 95th MLB All-Star Game will take place tonight from Truist Park in Atlanta. The American League has a slight edge in the all-time series at 48-44 with four ties, and they have won 10 of the last 11 games. Detroit’s Tarik Skubal faces Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes to start the game. ICYMI: The 2025 #AllStarGame starting lineups ...2025
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  • MLB using robo umps in 2025 All-Star Game: How ABS system works and when it could come to regular-season games
    • MLB using robo umps in 2025 All-Star Game: How ABS system works and when it could come to regular-season games
    The challenge system was used during spring training earlier this year...2025
  • • Kansas City Royals Heating Up Before the Break – What Comes Next?
    2025
  • • MLB will be using the ball/strike challenge system in the All-Star Game
    2025
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  • 2025 MLB All-Star Game will use automated ball-strike system in latest ABS experiment, per report
    • 2025 MLB All-Star Game will use automated ball-strike system in latest ABS experiment, per report
    The challenge system was used during spring training earlier this year...2025

Challenge System rumors, scandals

  • • Rob Manfred talks about torpedo bats, the ABS challenge system and more
    2025
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    2025
  • Alcaraz feels the buzz as bees take over at Indian Wells
    • Alcaraz feels the buzz as bees take over at Indian Wells
    Faizal Khamisa takes you through today’s edition of The Central Sixty, including pitchers testing the challenge system for strikes in MLB, Jalen Green showing the ultimate disrespect and bees taking over at the Indian Wells tournament....2024
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  • • Ball-and-strike challenges could be coming to MLB in 2023
    David Richard-USA TODAY Sports There’s more testing going on in the Arizona Fall League. Back in September, I wrote this article here about a ball-and-strike challenge system that was being tested in some minor leagues. Now, MLB is continuing testing this system in the Arizona Fall League. Per this article by Zach Buchanan in The Athletic, and to refresh your memory from my September artic...2022
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