Ninth inning. Two outs. Bases loaded. 0-2 count. Tying run at the plate. And … hold on a second. MLB’s new ABS challenge ...

The ABS challenge system makes its way to the MLB regular season for the first time. Here's everything you need to know about how it works.

Contrary to common misconceptions, a solid core workout need not take up a whole chunk of your day. Nor does it have to involve countless amounts of equipment, like resistance bands or crunch machines ...

Major League Baseball will be instituting the ABS (Automatic Ball and Strike) challenge system for 2026. Previously used in Spring Training 2025 and throughout the minor leagues over the last several ...

Too many abs routines are uninspired and, frankly, boring. Building up a strong core is important for more than just your mirror muscles, so your training should be more than just a tacked-on ...

SURPRISE, Ariz. – Baseball embraces change with the same reluctance as the Rangers fan who showed up at Sunday’s game in a Charlie Hough jersey. “Leave well enough alone” has been MLB’s default mode ...

Your core (that means both your back and abdominal muscles) is your source of power—seriously. It's also what helps stabilize your entire body, prevent low back pain, and impact your posture, helping ...

Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz examine the history of replay in the MLB and how we got to the ABS challenge system. Check out the full conversation on the “Baseball ...

Confession: Despite my lengthy career as a fitness journalist and being well-versed in the health benefits of a strong core, I have not been consistent with training my abs for a while. (Hi, holidays ...