Twins catcher cleverly figured out how to trick batter into wasting ABS challenge

When MLB launched its automated strike zone (ABS) challenge system, the challenge limit was always going to force teams into ...

How the ABS experiment has worked so far in the majors: Which teams, players and umpires have fared the best

Now ABS is becoming just part of the game. It's routine. Entering Wednesday, there were 1,050 ABS challenges this season with ...

Orioles’ Coby Mayo caught in middle of ABS challenge controversy

With two outs in the bottom of the second inning of their 8-5 loss to the Diamondbacks, Baltimore third baseman Coby Mayo ...
Major League Baseball

Intricacies of hitting on display with O's ABS challenge, batter pitch-timer violation

MLB hitters have much more to think about when stepping into the batter’s box these days than at any previous time in the ...

5 Bed Exercises That Flatten Belly Pooch Better Than Ab Workouts After 55

Target belly pooch after 55 with 5 bed exercises a CPT swears by. Train the deep core muscles that actually flatten the ...

5 Chair Exercises That Build Core Strength Faster Than Ab Workouts After 55

Build real core strength after 55 with 5 chair exercises a CPT recommends. No floor work, no strain—just results you'll feel ...
Health

7 Lower Ab Exercises to Strengthen Your Core and Improve Stability

Lower ab exercises like hollow holds, lying leg raises, and Russian twists help strengthen the deep core muscles for ...

How Did MLB’s First Week of ABS Challenge System Go?

Major League Baseball changed forever last week with the opening act of the Automated-Ball Strike challenge system. Now, for ...
The Verge

The ABS Challenge System is exposing the worst umpire in baseball

CB Bucknor is having a rough week. CB Bucknor is having a rough week. is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. During ...
USA Today

Cincinnati Reds win back-to-back ABS challenges twice in one game

Reds win back-to-back ABS challenges twice in one game, perfect so far The Reds are a perfect 6-for-6 on their challenges with the new Automated Ball-Strike system. Alas, poor CB Bucknor. The ...
Sports Illustrated

How the Red Sox Used a Perfect ABS Challenge to Beat the Reds on Opening Day

The 2026 MLB season is officially underway and it didn’t take long for the new ABS (Automated Ball/Strike) Challenge System to be used in a number of games on Opening Day. One of the best uses of the ...
NorthJersey.com

Jose Caballero makes first ever ABS challenge in MLB. Did he win?

MLB history was made on Opening Day 2026. No, not the league appearing on Netflix to start the season. On March 25, 2026, the first ever challenge was made using the Automated Ball-Strike system when ...