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
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Astros' manager Joe Espada predicts who replaces Alex Bregman as team vocal leader
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Joe Espada on Astros signing Brendan Rodgers, more
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Houston Astros begin workouts with Joe Espada's message to 'move forward' after offseason of change
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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, ...
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3 Astros position battles to watch in Spring Training
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Zach Dezenzo’s transformation to outfielder bolsters Houston Astros' depth
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For first time in over a decade, Astros may have hole at second base
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Astros manager Joe Espada makes feelings known about Jose Altuve’s team-first mentality
The 2025 season could look much different for Houston Astros slugger Jose Altuve. While he has been used as the team's second baseman for the last 14 years, he could move to the outfield.
MLB rumors: Astros sign Gold Glove-winning second baseman as Jose Altuve takes reps in outfield
The Astros have agreed to a minor-league deal with Gold Glove-winning second baseman Brendan Rodgers, according to KPRC2's ...