TEMPE, Ariz. — A few times through the middle innings of the Angels’ game on Tuesday, a hitter would disagree with an umpire’s call, and then glare into the ...
The Mets and all of Major League Baseball will have to navigate a new way to determine balls and strikes in 2026. Starting on Opening Day, the automatic ball and strike (ABS) challenge system will be ...
That’s been a common question for managers this offseason. For instance, Houston manager Joe Espada is only allowing his hitters and catchers to use the system to challenge calls and not his pitchers, ...
Chris Sale arrived in North Port for spring training with a renewed focus, reflecting on his 2025 campaign and aiming for a stronger start this year. "I really didn't like how my Spring Training went ...
FORT MYERS — Chris Sale made it clear he does not plan to utilize the automated ball-strike system (ABS) when it’s implemented in 2026. Beginning this season, pitchers, catchers and batters will be ...
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Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale dismisses the notion of using the new ABS challenge system, preferring his catcher to make the calls. Chris Sale undoubtedly ranks among the finest starting pitchers of ...
Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves said he will do his job when it comes to being a starting pitcher and will allow umpires to do their jobs when it comes to calling balls and strikes with the the ...
One of the biggest storylines of the 2026 Major League Baseball season will be the implementation of the Automatic Ball/Strike System, allowing players to challenge umpires' ball and strike calls on ...