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Why MLB managers, executives think full ABS may be too far

The MLB knew they could be heading down a slippery path once ABS challenges to balls and strikes took effect. Challenging out and foul calls added an element that umpires could miss with the naked eye on bang-bang plays, but taking away an umpire’s ability to call balls and strikes could lead to robot umpires. […] The post Why MLB managers, executives think full ABS may be too far appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly nearing 2026 debut after injury concern

Merrill Kelly started the 2026 season on the 15-day IL after suffering a nerve injury in his back. His latest update, however, suggests he could return soon and make his debut for the campaign with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reports indicate that the 37-year-old right-hander is set to join the Diamondbacks’ weekend series against the Philadelphia […] The post Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly nearing 2026 debut after injury concern appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt drops ‘incredible’ take on Jose Fernandez’s stellar debut

On Tuesday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks gave third baseman Jose Fernandez the opportunity to make his big-league debut. He was solid in the minors last season, hitting for an OPS of .775 to go along with 17 home runs and 80 runs batted in in 122 games (511 plate appearances). But no one could have […] The post Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt drops ‘incredible’ take on Jose Fernandez’s stellar debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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