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MLB Unveils Automated Ball-Strike System at All-Star Game!

7/9/2025

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Get ready for a game-changer at next week's All-Star Game in Atlanta! The automated ball-strike system (ABS) will make its exciting debut, allowing teams to challenge two calls—keeping their challenges if they win. With 72% of fans cheering for this innovation, the MLB's competition committee will evaluate its future after testing it in minor leagues and spring training.

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Get ready for a game-changer at next week's All-Star Game in Atlanta! The automated ball-strike system (ABS) will make its exciting debut, allowing teams to challenge two calls—keeping their challenges if they win. With 72% of fans cheering for this innovation, the MLB's competition committee will evaluate its future after testing it in minor leagues and spring training.