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Effectively Wild Episode 2551: ABS Reviews, Reviewed

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By Ben Lindbergh · Fan Graphs

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:26 AM

Key Things to Know

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley recap and review the first season of MLB's Automated Ball-Strike system.
The hosts discuss potential improvements and surprises from the initial ABS rollout.
The episode covers World Series topics including television ratings and Kyle Harrison's non-use.

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In Episode 2551 of the FanGraphs podcast Effectively Wild, co-hosts Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley review the first full season of Major League Baseball's Automated Ball-Strike system. The hosts assess how the challenge system functioned, share surprises from its debut, and discuss potential adjustments for future seasons.

Alongside the ABS discussion, Lindbergh and Rowley touch on World Series topics including TV ratings, Kyle Harrison's lack of playing time, and the Milwaukee Brewers' bullpen. They also talk about baseball references in pop culture and speculate on upcoming MLB transaction activity ahead of a potential lockout.

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