Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher goes in depth how ABS system will improve offense, how arms have to adjust

The 2026 MLB season is officially here, but not without one of the most major changes in the history of the sport.

After a century-and-a-half of complete human element behind home plate, batters, catchers and pitchers will now have the ability to challenge balls and strikes. The challenge must be almost immediate, and each team gets two and retains correct challenges.

Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia once predicted that somebody would hit .400 if there were a fully automated strike zone.