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.
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.
Dodgers 'don't hate the idea' of MLB's automated ball/strike system
Before the first-ever game at the Major League Baseball level to include an automated challenge system for reviewing balls and strikes, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had only one
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.
Astros Manager Sends Exciting Three-Word Message About Former Top Prospect
“He is ripped,” manager Joe Espada said. The 33-year-old Singleton, who was once a consensus top-30 prospect, told the Astros ...
Houston Astros Newcomer and Former Top Prospect Dealing with "Significant" Injury
Outfielder Taylor Trammell, who joined the Houston Astros this winter, is dealing with a fairly significant calf injury, ...
Houston Astros reliever Shawn Dubin leaving camp to have shoulder injury checked out
Astros reliever Shawn Dubin will return to Houston to undergo testing on his right shoulder, manager Joe Espada said Monday. Dubin, a bullpen candidate, experienced a shoulder issue when he played ...
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'He's ripped': Singleton arrives to camp ready to compete for roster spot
The runaway winner in Astros camp for reporting in the proverbial “best shape of my life” is first baseman Jon Singleton, who ...
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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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 ...
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Astros Injury Woes Continue With Reliever
Injuries plagued the Houston Astros last season, and with Shawn Dubin injuring his shoulder in camp, could history repeat ...
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 ...