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Mets, Cubs, Royals 63% ABS; Nationals 39% Fail

4/28/2026

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The New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals posted a 63 percent ABS success rate while the Washington Nationals recorded the lowest at 39 percent.
Overall ABS challenges were correct 54 percent, catchers at 61 percent, hitters at 46 percent, and pitchers at 42 percent.
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz warned that emotional mid-at-bat challenges can hurt a team.
MLB limits teams to two ABS challenges per game while some fans urge full-time robotic umpires.

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Story summary

The New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals posted a 63 percent ABS success rate while the Washington Nationals recorded the lowest at 39 percent.
Overall ABS challenges were correct 54 percent, catchers at 61 percent, hitters at 46 percent, and pitchers at 42 percent.
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz warned that emotional mid-at-bat challenges can hurt a team.
MLB limits teams to two ABS challenges per game while some fans urge full-time robotic umpires.