Feb. 19, 2026, 5:42 a.m. ET TAMPA, Fla. – Ben Rice tapped his helmet and a moment later, the strike called against him was reversed to a ball. Testing MLB’s new Automated Ball-Strike system during live batting practices at Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees …

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• Fifteen pitchers faced hitters in live batting practice during Wednesday’s workout. A sizable crowd gathered on Field 4, where Rasmussen, Joe Boyle, Ian Seymour and non-roster lefty Cam Booser pitched to Yandy Díaz, Jake Fraley, Cedric Mullins, Gavin Lux …

… with and acclimation to the ABS system, especially for the Sox. They … end. During the season, the ABS system will require certain strategy, including …

… . MLB will begin using the ABS system this season after it was …

FORT MYERS, Fla. – When spring training games begin at the end of the week, so too will a new era of Major League Baseball, one in which teams will finally have the power to correct umpires’ mistakes. The Automatic Ball-Strike system, also known as ABS or …

The change to the strike zone box on MLB TV broadcasts has been implemented in conjunction with the automatic ball-strike challenge system. Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports Feb. 15, 2026Updated 10:04 pm EST Fans at home will have a slightly different …

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 able to challenge a ball or strike call twice per game. …

… games, the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system is finally ready for its …