Fish Stripes · Jan 21, 2022
Offishial news, 1/21/22: CBA talks; robo umps closing in; digging into DRC+
Bargaining between MLB and the MLBPA resumes on Monday when the players’ union is expected to present a counteroffer to the league. So far, the two sides have been talking past each other rather than earnestly negotiating a new CBA.
The automated ball and strike system will be utilized by some Triple-A West teams in 2022. ABS has received mixed reviews when implemented at lower levels (including the Arizona Fall League, Low-A Southeast and independent ball), but this decision suggests that with a few tweaks, it could soon make its way to The Show.