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MLB will test the ball-and-strike challenge system in Spring Training

Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. He's also written three books about the Cubs, the latest is "Chicago Cubs Firsts."

Major League Baseball has had home run reviews since late 2008. It’s had replay review for most plays in the field since 2014.

And a ball-and-strike challenge system has been in place in several minor leagues over the past three seasons.

Now, as reported by R.J. Anderson, Commissioner Rob Manfred says the challenge system for ball-and-strike calls will be tested in Spring Training next year:

“There’s going to be a test at the Major League level during spring training next year,” Manfred told YES Network’s Jack Curry during an appearance on the “Yankees News & Views” show.