Similar to regular instant replay, the goal of the ABS challenge system is to correct the most egregious missed calls, though we will inevitably see some ticky-tack replays as well. More than a few ...

Major League Baseball is bringing technology to the mound in 2026 as the ABS Challenge System lets pitchers, catchers and ...

Baseball's next big rule change is here. Here is how automated ball-strike challenges will shape the 2026 season.

Over the first week of games, you may have noticed pitchers, catchers, and hitters tapping their head after a pitch, signaling for a review. After six years of testing in the minors, MLB has ...

At long last, player protest with ball or strike calls can be handled with something other than ineffectual arguing.

Saw a hitter, catcher, or pitcher tap their helmet after a pitch and wondered what just happened. Here’s a clear guide to MLB’s ABS challenge system, including who can challenge, how many challenges ...

Tuesday night's Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Truist Park in suburban Atlanta will feature the automated ball-strike (ABS) system that could be part of the league on a regular basis as soon ...