Why are these players tapping their heads?

If you haven't watched any spring training games, this should familiarize you with the latest innovation in MLB games.

MLB home plate umpires missing calls behind the dish is as frustrating an event as any for fans, players and managers to deal with. With that, having an automated balls and strikes (ABS) system in ...

The 2026 MLB season will be the first with the new ABS Challenge System in place. MLB introduces Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System with player-initiated challenges for disputed calls. Players ...

As we enter the final week of the 2025 MLB regular season, the league has made a significant announcement, stating that it will implement an Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System for the entirety of ...

Major League Baseball's exhibition season gets underway Friday afternoon. Unlike most years, this round of spring training isn't just serving as a warm-up for the players, but rather will also serve ...

A number of rules changes will be instituted in Major League Baseball during the 2026 season, but by far the most significant is the introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS).

MLB home plate umpires missing calls behind the dish is as frustrating an event as any for fans, players and managers to deal with. With that, having an automated balls and strikes (ABS) system in ...