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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system allows players to challenge ball or strike calls starting in the 2026 MLB season.

San Francisco Giants

The Opener: Free Agent Power Rankings, Griffin, Fitzgerald

MLB Trade Rumors highlights key developments including Free Agent Power Rankings, Konnor Griffin's debut, and Tyler Fitzgerald's uncertain future.

Podcast

MLBTR Podcast: Lots Of Extensions And Big-Picture Topics

The latest MLB Trade Rumors Podcast covers player extensions, free agent trends, arbitration decisions, and the economics of baseball.

Boston

MLB debuts automated strike challenge system for 2026 season. Here's what you need to know.

MLB introduces the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System to enhance accuracy and strategy by allowing players to appeal umpire calls in real time.

Chicago White Sox

Blue Jays get an unexpected day off on Thursday as game against White Sox postponed

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to play the Chicago White Sox after a strong start to the season, despite a postponed game due to weather.

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2026-27 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: April Edition

The 2026 MLB free agent class is shaping up with pitchers dominating the top spots, marking a shift from previous years' hitter-focused rankings.

Games

2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system allows players to challenge ball or strike calls starting in the 2026 MLB season.

San Francisco Giants

The Opener: Free Agent Power Rankings, Griffin, Fitzgerald

MLB Trade Rumors highlights key developments including Free Agent Power Rankings, Konnor Griffin's debut, and Tyler Fitzgerald's uncertain future.

Podcast

MLBTR Podcast: Lots Of Extensions And Big-Picture Topics

The latest MLB Trade Rumors Podcast covers player extensions, free agent trends, arbitration decisions, and the economics of baseball.

Boston

MLB debuts automated strike challenge system for 2026 season. Here's what you need to know.

MLB introduces the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System to enhance accuracy and strategy by allowing players to appeal umpire calls in real time.

Chicago White Sox

Blue Jays get an unexpected day off on Thursday as game against White Sox postponed

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to play the Chicago White Sox after a strong start to the season, despite a postponed game due to weather.

Bullpen game appears Blue Jays' best short-term solution for Cody Ponce's vacated rotation spot

The Toronto Blue Jays may use a reliever-heavy strategy for Cody Ponce's rotation spot against the White Sox.

Blue Jays forced to make emergency pitching decision before series against White Sox

Eric Lauer will pitch Sunday due to illness, with Saturday's starter still undecided for the Blue Jays against the White Sox.

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2 positive trends for the Blue Jays one week into the season and 2 negative trends

The Toronto Blue Jays finished the first week of the 2026 season with a 4-2 record, showcasing strong pitching and emerging power in their offense.

Blue Jays Series Preview: Toronto hopes to bring the W's to the Windy City

Toronto Blue Jays aim to recover from recent losses as they face the struggling White Sox in their first road series of the season.

Checking in on 3 ex-Blue Jays in their first week of 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays have made strategic player replacements and are monitoring the performance of former players in their new teams.

A look into the future of the Blue Jays on-tap with current Blue Jays rained out

The Toronto Blue Jays game against the Chicago White Sox was postponed, but fans can watch JoJo Parker's pro debut in Dunedin.

Chicago White Sox

Bullpen game appears Blue Jays' best short-term solution for Cody Ponce's vacated rotation spot

The Toronto Blue Jays may use a reliever-heavy strategy for Cody Ponce's rotation spot against the White Sox.

Blue Jays forced to make emergency pitching decision before series against White Sox

Eric Lauer will pitch Sunday due to illness, with Saturday's starter still undecided for the Blue Jays against the White Sox.

18 hours ago

2 positive trends for the Blue Jays one week into the season and 2 negative trends

The Toronto Blue Jays finished the first week of the 2026 season with a 4-2 record, showcasing strong pitching and emerging power in their offense.

Blue Jays Series Preview: Toronto hopes to bring the W's to the Windy City

Toronto Blue Jays aim to recover from recent losses as they face the struggling White Sox in their first road series of the season.

Checking in on 3 ex-Blue Jays in their first week of 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays have made strategic player replacements and are monitoring the performance of former players in their new teams.

A look into the future of the Blue Jays on-tap with current Blue Jays rained out

The Toronto Blue Jays game against the Chicago White Sox was postponed, but fans can watch JoJo Parker's pro debut in Dunedin.

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David Lennon: Mets need someone to step up before things get really bad

Concerns about the Mets' performance and injuries are valid given their recent struggles and history of collapses.

New York Mets

David Lennon: New Mets have disappointed in season's opening week

David Stearns aimed to refresh the Mets roster to avoid past disappointments, but early offensive struggles persist despite a promising start.

New York Mets

8 hours ago

David Lennon: Mets need someone to step up before things get really bad

Concerns about the Mets' performance and injuries are valid given their recent struggles and history of collapses.

New York Mets

David Lennon: New Mets have disappointed in season's opening week

David Stearns aimed to refresh the Mets roster to avoid past disappointments, but early offensive struggles persist despite a promising start.

Chicago Cubs

Enhanced Box Score: Guardians 4, Cubs 1 - April 3, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

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Chicago Cubs

Quantifying Hope: Three-Team Race Atop Division for Best Postseason Odds -

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Chicago Cubs

Discussion Points

Chicago Cubs

Enhanced Box Score: Angels 2, Cubs 0 - March 31, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

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Chicago Cubs

Enhanced Box Score: Guardians 4, Cubs 1 - April 3, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

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Chicago Cubs

Quantifying Hope: Three-Team Race Atop Division for Best Postseason Odds -

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Chicago Cubs

Discussion Points

Chicago Cubs

Enhanced Box Score: Angels 2, Cubs 0 - March 31, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

Braves acquire RHP Victor Mederos from Angels and move AJ Smith-Shawver to 60-Day IL

The Braves acquired pitcher Victor Mederos from the Angels for international bonus pool considerations to add depth amid injury concerns.

MLB Mailbag: Braves Extensions, Injury Concerns, Rangers, Pirates

The Braves' player extensions have mixed outcomes, with some contracts showing potential regret due to injuries and performance declines.

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13 hours ago

Braves acquire RHP Victor Mederos from Angels and move AJ Smith-Shawver to 60-Day IL

The Braves acquired pitcher Victor Mederos from the Angels for international bonus pool considerations to add depth amid injury concerns.

MLB Mailbag: Braves Extensions, Injury Concerns, Rangers, Pirates

The Braves' player extensions have mixed outcomes, with some contracts showing potential regret due to injuries and performance declines.

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The ABS Challenge System is exposing the worst umpire in baseball

During Saturday's game between the Red Sox and the Reds, Eugenio Suarez challenged Bucknor on back-to-back strike three calls and successfully had them overturned by the robo ump. It doesn't matter that Suarez ultimately grounded out. What matters is that, in a game where the Reds hit two home runs, the loudest cheers came for a pair of successful ABS challenges.

Boston Bruins

Dave Roberts puts big praise - and possibly a target - on 2026 Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are favorites for a third consecutive World Series title in 2026 after significant roster improvements.

What 2026 regular season means for Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers embrace a 'bad guy' narrative, using it to fuel their competitive spirit and challenge in the league.

fromDodger Blue

Dodgers Confident At-Bat Quality Will Lead To Offensive Success

The Dodgers have a 4-2 start but are struggling with offensive consistency despite good at-bats and scoring opportunities.

fromDodger Blue

Dave Roberts puts big praise - and possibly a target - on 2026 Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are favorites for a third consecutive World Series title in 2026 after significant roster improvements.

What 2026 regular season means for Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers embrace a 'bad guy' narrative, using it to fuel their competitive spirit and challenge in the league.

fromDodger Blue

Dodgers Confident At-Bat Quality Will Lead To Offensive Success

The Dodgers have a 4-2 start but are struggling with offensive consistency despite good at-bats and scoring opportunities.

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National Hockey League

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National Basketball Association

Three teams who desperately need a rebuild after this season

NHL teams failing to meet expectations should consider a full rebuild to improve future performance.

9 hours ago

Sources: NBA investigating Bucks after Giannis says he's healthy

The NBA is investigating the Milwaukee Bucks for inconsistent statements regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's health and participation policy.

Pirates' Paul Skenes limits Reds' offense and gets his 1st win of 2026

"I'm pretty insulated from a lot of stuff that's out there. The stuff that I do see or hear, I don't really care anyway because it doesn't have anything to do with the play. I'm just thinking about getting back to execution and executing my pitches."

Pittsburgh Steelers

C.B. Bucknor Fucking Up All Over The Place | Defector

C.B. Bucknor has become the new target for criticism in baseball due to his inaccurate calls during recent games.

Boston Bruins

fromLos Angeles Times

C.B. Bucknor's week gets worse: Umpire leaves game with injury days after ABS and replay reversed his calls

C.B. Bucknor faced significant challenges as an umpire, including injuries and controversial calls during recent games.

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C.B. Bucknor Fucking Up All Over The Place | Defector

C.B. Bucknor has become the new target for criticism in baseball due to his inaccurate calls during recent games.

Boston Bruins

fromLos Angeles Times

C.B. Bucknor's week gets worse: Umpire leaves game with injury days after ABS and replay reversed his calls

C.B. Bucknor faced significant challenges as an umpire, including injuries and controversial calls during recent games.

Game #5 Small sample size fun with 1st Place numbers | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals are performing well, currently 2-games above .500, and hope to maintain momentum against the struggling Philadelphia Phillies.

Miami Marlins

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6 days ago

Miami Marlins on to a Plan B at first base that was always Plan A

Miami Marlins face significant offensive challenges due to multiple player injuries, impacting their season outlook and roster decisions.

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Which Pre-Arbitration Pitchers Will Sign Extensions?

Recent baseball transactions have focused on player extensions, particularly for position players, while pre-arbitration pitchers remain without long-term deals.

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Unhittable: are the modern era's weightlifting, analytics-fueled pitchers too good?

Advancements in pitching analytics have transformed baseball, enabling pitchers to achieve unprecedented speed and accuracy.

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Baseball's Latest Innovation: A New Way to Mock Umpires

The introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike system in MLB has generated excitement and humor, highlighting the ongoing relationship between players and umpires.

Boston Red Sox

Yes, you should freak out about the Red Sox' bad start... but not because it's rational

Which Pre-Arbitration Pitchers Will Sign Extensions?

Recent baseball transactions have focused on player extensions, particularly for position players, while pre-arbitration pitchers remain without long-term deals.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Unhittable: are the modern era's weightlifting, analytics-fueled pitchers too good?

Advancements in pitching analytics have transformed baseball, enabling pitchers to achieve unprecedented speed and accuracy.

fromIntelligencer

Baseball's Latest Innovation: A New Way to Mock Umpires

The introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike system in MLB has generated excitement and humor, highlighting the ongoing relationship between players and umpires.

Boston Red Sox

Yes, you should freak out about the Red Sox' bad start... but not because it's rational

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8 hours ago

Cade Horton is Headed to IL, But There's Cautious Optimism - Bleacher Nation

Cade Horton will head back to Chicago this weekend to get some imaging done, and this 'will be an IL stint.' Early talk has some optimism....Horton said it started in his wrist, then got tight in forearm, so he wanted to be proactive and not push it.

Chicago Cubs

#red-sox

Boston Red Sox

What's the best Red Sox batting order?

Boston Red Sox

Where will the Red Sox leadership come from?

Boston Red Sox

Series Preview: Padres at Red Sox for Opening Day at Fenway

Boston Red Sox

The toxic fallout from the Alex Bregman debacle has the potential to contaminate the entire Red Sox season

Boston Red Sox

What worries you the most about the Red Sox shaky start?

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox News & Links: Sox preaching patience after slow start

Boston Red Sox

What's the best Red Sox batting order?

Boston Red Sox

Where will the Red Sox leadership come from?

Boston Red Sox

Series Preview: Padres at Red Sox for Opening Day at Fenway

Boston Red Sox

The toxic fallout from the Alex Bregman debacle has the potential to contaminate the entire Red Sox season

Boston Red Sox

What worries you the most about the Red Sox shaky start?

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox News & Links: Sox preaching patience after slow start

Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call in Brewers-Rays

Umpire C.B. Bucknor made an incorrect call during a Brewers game, which was overturned by replay, leading to smiles from both managers.

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14 hours ago

Grant Holmes takes the mound as Braves look to keep rolling in Arizona

The Atlanta Braves are experiencing a strong start to the 2026 season, highlighted by a significant win and key player performances.

Yankees go 5 for 5 on ABS challenges in loss to Mariners

The New York Yankees successfully challenged all five calls using the Automated Ball-Strike System during a game against the Seattle Mariners.

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Yankees' go 5-for-5 as ABS continues humbling MLB umpires | amNewYork

The Yankees successfully utilized the automated ball-strike challenge system, winning all five challenges against umpire Mike Estabrook during a game against the Mariners.

Yankees go 5 for 5 on ABS challenges in loss to Mariners

The New York Yankees successfully challenged all five calls using the Automated Ball-Strike System during a game against the Seattle Mariners.

fromwww.amny.com

Yankees' go 5-for-5 as ABS continues humbling MLB umpires | amNewYork

The Yankees successfully utilized the automated ball-strike challenge system, winning all five challenges against umpire Mike Estabrook during a game against the Mariners.

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Brewers Designate Steward Berroa For Assignment

Steward Berroa has been designated for assignment by the Brewers, making room for top prospect Cooper Pratt on the 40-man roster.

Blue Jays Sign Patrick Corbin

The Blue Jays signed Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal worth $1MM with incentives and optioned him to Low-A Dunedin.

MLB announces 2026 Draft Bonus pool, Blue Jays have the second-lowest

The Blue Jays' first round pick dropped to 39th overall due to exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax threshold.

Blue Jays Sign Patrick Corbin

The Blue Jays signed Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal worth $1MM with incentives and optioned him to Low-A Dunedin.

MLB announces 2026 Draft Bonus pool, Blue Jays have the second-lowest

The Blue Jays' first round pick dropped to 39th overall due to exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax threshold.

All hail the ABS system

The Automated Ball-Strike System is a significant improvement for Major League Baseball, enhancing fairness and accuracy in officiating.

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Guardians 4, Dodgers 2: Roki Sasaki looked solid, but sloppy play and anemic offense buries them - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers offense struggled significantly, leading to a 4-2 loss against the Guardians despite Roki Sasaki's improved performance.

17 hours ago

This sluggers' power yet to shine, but the Blue Jays and their fans shouldn't worry

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has not hit a home run in the first six games of the 2026 season, but there is optimism for improvement.

Sal Stewart, Reds Open To Extension Talks

Sal Stewart is open to a long-term deal with the Reds, expressing gratitude for the organization's support and his strong performance on the field.

Ex-ump Garcia worries about impact of overturned robot ump calls

Robot umpires are causing concern among human umpires about trust and humiliation in their roles during games.

Chicago Cubs

Guardians vs. Cubs: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters - April 3 - Bleacher Nation

Cleveland Guardians host Chicago Cubs in a three-game series starting April 3, 2026.

Rockies Place Jose Quintana On Injured List

Jose Quintana is on the 15-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, with Valente Bellozo recalled as a replacement.

Alvarez a top-10 bat? Ohtani wins Cy Young? Perdomo for real? Don't be surprised

Yordan Alvarez is poised to return to top-10 hitter status in the 2026 MLB season after a strong start.

Injury Notes: Murphy, Kittredge, Lodolo, Canning, Pushard

Sean Murphy may return before May after injuries and surgery, impacting roster dynamics.

#automated-balls-and-strikes

MLB 2026: Who is ACTUALLY more valuable -- Judge or Ohtani?

Ohtani is certainly the most inconceivable player we've ever witnessed. But is he really the more valuable of the two?

Major League Baseball

Chicago Cubs

We Have Now Seen Our First Game-Ending ABS Challenge - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

OK, Yes, Sometimes ABS is Going to Make Umpires Look Really Bad - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

We Have Now Seen Our First Game-Ending ABS Challenge - Bleacher Nation

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Chicago Cubs

OK, Yes, Sometimes ABS is Going to Make Umpires Look Really Bad - Bleacher Nation

#boston-red-sox

Boston Red Sox

Calm down - the Red Sox have plenty of time to turn things around

Boston Red Sox

Alex Cora declines to elaborate after scratching Carlos Narvaez hours before Red Sox game

MLB 2026: Most polarizing teams -- Red Sox, Astros, more

The Boston Red Sox are a polarizing team for the 2026 season, with strong potential but significant concerns.

Boston Red Sox

Calm down - the Red Sox have plenty of time to turn things around

Alex Cora declines to elaborate after scratching Carlos Narvaez hours before Red Sox game

Carlos Narvaez was scratched from the lineup before a game, with manager Alex Cora declining to elaborate on the reasons.

MLB 2026: Most polarizing teams -- Red Sox, Astros, more

The Boston Red Sox are a polarizing team for the 2026 season, with strong potential but significant concerns.

Blue Jays: Why Ernie Clement is built to avoid an offensive drop-off

Ernie Clement had a breakout 2025 season with the Toronto Blue Jays, achieving a record 30 postseason hits.

The pros and cons of baseball's new ABS challenge system

The ABS system improves fairness in baseball by correcting umpire mistakes, as seen in a recent game with overturned calls.

5 days ago

MLB 2026: Best, worst automated balls-and-strikes challenges

The automated ball-strike system enhances Major League Baseball by improving call accuracy and fan engagement.

Chicago Cubs

The 2026 MLB Draft Bonus Pools Are Out - Bleacher Nation

The Chicago Cubs have a total bonus pool of just over $9.64 million for the MLB Draft this year.

Blue Jays' Santander replacement fitting in on and off the field

Jesús Sánchez has quickly become a vital player for the Toronto Blue Jays, showcasing impressive stats and positive energy amidst team injuries.

The Opener: Orioles, DeLauter, Skenes

Eflin's injury leads to roster changes for the Orioles, while DeLauter and Skenes face challenges in their respective seasons.

Red Sox News & Links: The strikeout that wasn't

Johan Oviedo's Red Sox career faces challenges, including a dip in velocity and a rough start, but the team remains optimistic about his recovery.

Orioles To Select Albert Suarez

The Orioles are adding Albert Suárez to the roster due to an injury to another player.

2 weeks ago

MLB To Test Check-Swing Rule In Triple-A

MLB introduces check-swing challenge system in Triple-A Pacific Coast League for 2026, using a 45-degree bat angle threshold to determine if batters offered at pitches.