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ABS won't remove 'human element' from MLB umpiring

February 25, 2026 01:48 PM

Dan Patrick & Co. weigh in on the impact the ABS challenge system will have at the MLB level this season, why it isn't "sneaking up" on players, and why it won't remove the "charm" of umpiring traditions.

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