MLB's latest venture appears to be taking more of the human element out of the game, with a test run of an automatic balls and strikes (ABS) challenge system put in during 2025 spring training.

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There was a March 1 deadline for MLB and ESPN to opt out of the final three years of their contract. The sides agreed to a seven-year deal in 2021 that averaged $550 million per season.

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That system was in place at the start of 2024, but MLB switched to an all-challenge system last June 25. Overall return rate over the full Triple-A season was 51%, with challenges by the defense ...

The full text of Manfred’s letter is below: In a press statement MLB issued later Thursday, it called this season the “final year of MLB on ESPN.” ...

Two years ago, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani faced off in the at-bat of a lifetime before Team Japan rushed onto the field to claim its third World Baseball Classic title. Team USA had the tying ...

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But that doesn't really align with the available numbers from Sportico's MLB team values rankings. The Cubs' franchise value, as assessed by Sportico, was at $5.3 billion as of last season.

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MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 25-21: Giants, Angels, Rangers hoping their young cores step forward in 2025 The Blue Jays, Giants, Angels, Rangers and Astros fill out the bottom third of ...