Houston Astros manager Joe Espada encourages players to use automated ball-strike challenge system
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada wants his major-league players to take advantage of their limited exposure to the automated ball-strike challenge system being tested during spring training games this year.
Dodgers 'don't hate the idea' of MLB's automated ball/strike system
There are no immediate plans to introduce the system in regular-season games yet. Questions remain about how large a role it should have in games that count.
Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) presents challenges for MLB: Crowquill
Major League Baseball (MLB) is introducing robots to spring training this year on a trial basis in the form of the ABS (Alternate Ball-Strike System). ABS will peer over the home plate umpire’s shoulder to provide the right call if a team challenges the ump’s ball or strike call.
How Houston Astros view baseball's latest experiment: the automated ball-strike challenge system
Technology aiding ball and strike calls in Major League Baseball may not be a matter of if, but when. “I know in the future it’s coming,” Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña said. “Something with the automatic strike zone is going to come.
MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System to be used in 8 Braves spring training games
Major League Baseball’s Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) will be used in eight Atlanta Braves games this spring.
Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell 'out a while' after suffering calf injury
Taylor Trammell, expected to compete for an Astros outfield job this spring, will be sidelined after being injured ...
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Cardinals, Astros Again Discussing Nolan Arenado Trade
The Cardinals and Astros have had renewed talks about dealing Nolan Arenado to Houston. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.
Astros' manager Joe Espada predicts who replaces Alex Bregman as team vocal leader
Alex Bregman has long been the Houston Astros' most vocal leader, but if he doesn't return, who could take over the role?
Zach Dezenzo’s transformation to outfielder bolsters Houston Astros' depth
Scarcity spurred Zach Dezenzo’s introduction to the outfield last season. The Houston Astros’ lack of productive outfield ...
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3 Astros position battles to watch in Spring Training
The Astros have more competition for roster spots this spring than in any season in the past decade. That’s not surprising ...
For first time in over a decade, Astros may have hole at second base
The thought of anyone else patrolling second base other than Jose Altuve may be impossible for a generation of Astros fans to ...
Houston Astros begin workouts with Joe Espada's message to 'move forward' after offseason of change
As the Houston Astros convened for their first full-squad workout of spring training, the message was to turn their focus ...
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Strong defender Meyers eyeing season-long consistency at plate
Astros center fielder Jake Meyers is a model of consistency when it comes to his defensive prowess. After all, he was a Gold ...
One-time phenom Whitley has one last chance to make Astros, but doesn’t feel the pressure
Whitley is attempting to make the Astros as a relief pitcher. He’s out of minor league options, so if he doesn't earn a spot, ...
Astros trial 2B Jose Altuve in left field, add another INF
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was willing to move to left field if it meant bringing back longtime teammate Alex Bregman, ...
Jose Altuve left field experiment to start in Spring Training debut
Altuve began practicing in left field during offseason workouts at Daikin Park early this month. General manager Dana Brown was impressed by Altuve's instincts at the new spot, a sentiment echoed by ...
Houston Astros spring injury updates on Kaleb Ort, Luis Garcia and Jacob Melton
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Houston Astros reliever Kaleb Ort is dealing with a left oblique injury that is “going to take a ...