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Story summary
- Major League Baseball (MLB) will implement an automated ball-strike system (ABS) for the 2026 regular season, starting with the New York Yankees' opener.
- Umpires say the change could affect their roles.
- Former umpire Richie Garcia criticizes reliance on a system operated by non-baseball experts.
- Current umpires acknowledge the challenges of achieving perfection under scrutiny.
- Spring training showed varying success, with Philadelphia leading 61% in challenged calls and Texas and Arizona struggling.
