The days of the most egregious umpire calls in terms of balls and strikes seem to be coming to an end with the news that the ABS challenge system will be in place starting in 2026. After what has been a successful trial run in the minor leagues, players will be given the opportunity to challenge balls and strikes and with those challenges comes an added level of strategy to the game of baseball. For Atlanta Braves fans, this brave new world we are about to enter is an unfortunate reminder of one of the worst umpired games in baseball history.
ABS challenge system announcement has Braves fans wondering what might have been
