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Ball? Strike? Here’s how the ABS system works
Friday, February 13
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Everything you need to know about the new ABS Challenge System
Beginning with the 2026 MLB season, players will have the power to appeal strike-zone judgments with the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System, powered by T-Mobile. Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Phillies release Nick Castellanos, who addresses notable ’25 benching
Carroll already back to work at D-backs camp after hamate surgery
Skenes joins chorus of compliments for MLB’s top prospect Konnor Griffin
Kiké Hernández announces he’s back with Dodgers
MLB implementing 2 minor rules changes starting this season
Fried fueled by ALDS loss as he enters Year 2 with Yanks
McClanahan emotional about return to mound: ‘It’s tested me’
Apologies issued, Berríos ready to turn page on ’25 controversy
Acuña’s not just healthy … he’s ‘200 percent’!
Twins acquire left-hander Banda in trade with Dodgers
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Skubal’s the ace, but he’s eager to learn from legend
Tarik Skubal is arguably the best pitcher in the sport at the moment. But when his childhood idol Justin Verlander showed up at Tigers camp, the two-time defending AL Cy Young winner couldn’t wait to start picking his brain.
5 more cool things about Verlander’s return to Detroit
Free-agent reunions are always fun, but this one is extra special. Not just because Verlander is a franchise icon; he’s also a perfect fit for this Tigers team.
In Japan, students flock to school that produced 2 MLB stars
The success of Yusei Kikuchi and Shohei Ohtani has inspired players in Japan — boys and girls alike — to travel from as much as 800 miles away to attend Hanamaki Higashi High School.
The most searched pitcher in Iowa is … Kyle Farnsworth?!
The right-hander retired 12 years ago and was never an All-Star or a household name. Yet, thanks to one man, he dominated search traffic in the Hawkeye State.
The top 100 fantasy baseball players for 2026
Fantasy baseball draft season is here, and Yahoo Sports has you covered with its ranking of the top fantasy players.
Rockies prospect refocused after life-changing offseason
After struggling with substance abuse for a few years, outfielder Zac Veen committed to sobriety this offseason and feels like a new man — physically and spiritually — this spring.
2026 MLB Desert Invitational on MLB Network
Celebrate the start of the college baseball season when UConn takes on Nebraska in NCAA Division I action at 8 p.m. ET.
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