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Story summary
- Major League Baseball (MLB) will implement the Automated Ball/Strike (ABS) system in the 2026 regular season.
- The ABS system was tested in spring training with cameras tracking pitches.
- The ABS system retains human umpires and allows teams to challenge two calls per game.
- Managers say challenges must be strategic because emotional decisions can cost games.
- A fan survey found 52% viewed ABS positively during spring training.
