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MLB umpire caught on hot mic begging pitch to 'please be a strike' after catcher issues ABS challenge
An MLB umpire accidentally revealed his humorous plea for a strike during a hot mic moment in a spring training game following a challenge call by the catcher.
Mar 21 • 23:21 UTC
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Will the ball and strike challenge system be used in the MLB Mexico City Series 2026?
Major League Baseball is set to implement the Automated Ball Strikes (ABS) system in 2026, but it will not be used in the upcoming Mexico City Series.
Feb 13 • 23:19 UTC
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The MLB approves the use of ABS, the review of balls or strikes; this is how it works
The MLB has approved the implementation of the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) for the 2026 season, allowing players to challenge umpire calls on balls and strikes.
Feb 13 • 05:02 UTC