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.

History was made Thursday with the first use of the automated ball-strike challenge system during the spring training game between the Cubs and Dodgers in front of 10,959 fans at Camelback Ranch.

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