If it’s working at the MLB level, we might as well start gauging the temperature of the ABS challenge system in college baseball. At least that’s the thought process inside the Southeastern Conference offices in Birmingham, Alabama, as the SEC tournament approaches in three weeks. Since officially arriving this season in Major League Baseball, there […]
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Twins manager ejected after exploding over timing of ABS challenge vs Orioles
Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton became the first manager to be ejected over the new Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) system on Sunday in a loss against the Baltimore Orioles. The Twins were trying to rally in the top of the ninth inning. Minnesota had a runner on first with Josh Bell at the plate […]
MLB umpire caught on hot mic begging pitch to ‘please be a strike’ after catcher issues ABS challenge
Major League Baseball’s Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) had arguably its best moment on Saturday afternoon in spring training. In a game between the Cleveland Guardians and San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona, Robbie Ray was facing Sean Mooney, who was at the plate as the tying run in a 3-0 game and an 0-2 count […]