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In a Pirates–Red Sox Grapefruit League game in Fort Myers, the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system overturned five of home-plate umpire Mitch Trzeciak’s calls before the end of the third inning, including a pitch that was ruled a ball but shown as a strike by ABS; a correct call in the fourth inning drew a cheer, illustrating how ABS will spotlight and challenge umpiring as it debuts.
Atlanta ace Chris Sale said he will not challenge pitches under MLB’s ABS system and will leave such calls to his catcher, while addressing his pending free agency and expressing a desire to finish his career with the Braves after a Cy Young-winning run that has made him a cornerstone of Atlanta’s rotation.
MLB has approved the use of the Automated Ball Strike (ABS) system, marking the beginning of robot umpires in official games starting in 2026, after successful testing and approval by the Joint Competition Committee.
Cal Raleigh, a standout catcher for the Mariners, is enjoying a stellar year with a recent All-Star nomination and a Home Run Derby win, and will showcase his skills in the upcoming All-Star Game where the new Automated Ball Strike (ABS) system will be tested, highlighting his adept challenge skills and potential for increased value with the technology's broader adoption.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred discussed the future implementation of an automatic ball-strike (ABS) system, indicating a likely preference for a challenge system over full automation. This system would allow teams to challenge umpire calls using ABS technology. However, due to technical issues, it is unlikely to be ready by 2025. Manfred emphasized the importance of getting the system right and acknowledged concerns about how it might affect the role of catchers and the overall feel of the game.