Hall of Famer John Smoltz said he likes the ABS challenge system but is urging MLB to not make automated strike zones ...

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

Major League Baseballimplemented the ABS challenge systemfor the 2026 season, which allows players to challenge a ball or strike call made by the plate umpire. Each team receives two challenges to ...

From the moment MLB began testing an automated strike zone in the minor leagues, its eventual arrival to regular season MLB games was an inevitability. And that time has finally arrived. After testing ...

The Dodgers’ hitters have only challenged 52 pitches this season (25th in MLB), but they rank fifth in the National League in ...

Just over two months into the 2026 MLB season, the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system has moved past its novelty [… ...

Nearly two months into the 2026 MLB season, the sample size of data for the new ABS challenge system has produced some notable results for the best and worst teams at using the system.

This upcoming season, MLB will implement the Automatic Balls and Strikes challenge system for the first time at the major league level. The Arizona Diamondbacks (and 29 other teams) are going to have ...

Hawk-Eye tracking cameras are positioned around the stadium. Five cameras are used to track pitches. Additional cameras around the stadium are used to track player position and ball location. Major ...