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Reds manager Francona wants veteran players to ignore ABS test run. 'It just muddies the waters'

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Reds manager Francona wants veteran players to ignore ABS test run. 'It just muddies the waters'

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona says he's told players not to use the experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in spring training.

2 hours ago·United States

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Sports Illustrated

Terry Francona Explains Why Reds Will Opt Out of MLB's ABS System Testing

Terry Francona explained why he's encouraging Reds players not to make any challenges using the ABS system, which MLB is testing during roughly half of spring training games this year.

19 hours ago·New York, United States

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ESPN

Reds' Francona tells vets not to challenge ABS

Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge trial during spring training, but is willing to let Cincinnati's minor-league players accustomed to the procedure use challenges.

21 hours ago·United States

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Blue Water Healthy Living

Reds manager asks veterans to pass on ABS challenges - Blue Water Healthy Living

Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge trial during spring training, but is willing to let Cincinnati’s minor-league players accustomed to the procedure use challenges. ABS affords pitchers, hitters and catchers an immediate objection to a ball-strike call. Major League Baseball is not fully adopting the system, which has been used in the minor leagues, this season but began …

21 hours ago·Port Huron, United States

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Field Level Media

Reds manager asks veterans to pass on ABS challenges

22 hours ago

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masonminute.com

ABS (MM #5084) - The Mason Minute

If you’re excited about baseball’s spring training season getting underway, you’ve likely heard about a new development. It’s called ABS and has nothing to do with your car’s anti-lock braking system. ABS is an acronym for the automated ball-strike challenge system. It’s being tested this year during spring training. It could take effect in the 2026 regular season if the owners approve. Umpires will still exist, but like the coach’s challenge, f…

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