Terry Francona, ABS and Reds

Terry Francona Explains Why Reds Will Opt Out of MLB's ABS System Testing
Several of the Reds minor leaguers have prior experience with the ABS challenge system, which, along with full ABS (all balls and strikes automated) was tested at the Double and Triple-A levels in '23 and '24. By the end of '24, full ABS was dropped in favor of the happy middle ground, the ABS challenge system.
Terry Francona asks Reds veterans not to use ABS challenges
Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the automated ball-strike challenge trial during spring training but is willing to let Cincinnati's minor league players accustomed to the procedure use challenges.
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Francona tells Reds vets to avoid ABS challenges: 'Muddies the waters'
Don't expect any veteran hitters on the Cincinnati Reds to ask for a challenge on balls and strikes this spring.Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that he's instructed his veteran players to avoid challenging a ball or strike call via the ABS system being tested by MLB this spring.
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Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona watches a batting practice session at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images / Cincinnati Enquirer-Imagn Images
Terry Francona says Reds will opt out of ABS testing: ‘Why work on strategy we’re not going to use?’
Five parks in Arizona and eight in Florida have been fitted with the ABS challenge system technology this spring.
Reds’ Terry Francona won’t manage against Guardians on Saturday
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Terry Francona, the winningest manager in Cleveland history, will not be in the dugout when his new team, the Cincinnati Reds, opens the Cactus League season against the Guardians on Saturday at Goodyear Ballpark.
Reds manager asks veterans to pass on ABS challenges
Reds manager Terry Francona plans to opt out of elective participation in the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge trial during spring training, but is willing to let Cincinnati's minor-league players accu
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Reds spring training: Terry Francona, Hunter Greene and more discuss upcoming season
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After a year off, Terry Francona is physically in a good place and wants to stay that way
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Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Talks About Honoring Pete Rose in 2025 Season
The Reds will wear a No. 14 patch this season as they honor the life of Pete Rose, who is MLB's all-time hit king. He died ...
Is Tito drawing a line in the sand by skipping Guardians-Reds opener? (Podcast)
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On the eve of Cactus League play kicking off, a newsier Friday is expected at the Reds Player Development Complex.