The Atlanta Braves tested Major League Baseball’s new Automated Ball Strike Challenge System during Spring Training, allowing teams two challenges per game on called balls or strikes. This system, set to be implemented league-wide in 2026, aims to introduce a strategic element that could influence game dynamics. Additionally, a healthy Austin Riley is expected to be crucial for the Braves’ offense this year, while prospect JR Ritchie is anticipated to contribute to the team’s future. In MLB news, Bob Melvin is returning to the A’s as a special assistant in the baseball operations department.
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