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Reds' Francona tells vets not to challenge ABS

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Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge trial during spring training, but is willing to let Cincinnati's minor-league players accustomed to the procedure use challenges.

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Reds' Francona tells vets not to challenge ABS

20 hours ago·United States

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Blue Water Healthy Living

Reds manager asks veterans to pass on ABS challenges - Blue Water Healthy Living

Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge trial during spring training, but is willing to let Cincinnati’s minor-league players accustomed to the procedure use challenges. ABS affords pitchers, hitters and catchers an immediate objection to a ball-strike call. Major League Baseball is not fully adopting the system, which has been used in the minor leagues, this season but began …

19 hours ago·Port Huron, United States

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Reds manager asks veterans to pass on ABS challenges

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ABS (MM #5084) - The Mason Minute

If you’re excited about baseball’s spring training season getting underway, you’ve likely heard about a new development. It’s called ABS and has nothing to do with your car’s anti-lock braking system. ABS is an acronym for the automated ball-strike challenge system. It’s being tested this year during spring training. It could take effect in the 2026 regular season if the owners approve. Umpires will still exist, but like the coach’s challenge, f…

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