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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Rise of the Machine in MLB

from BLEAV Sports with Fred and The Fantastics · host PodClips

Fred, Art, and Laura examine the ramifications of Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system, which pitcher Paul Skenes experienced firsthand in four strike losses to ABS challenges during Spring Training. Can technological accuracy truly replace a veteran umpire's instincts? UCLA's Donovan Dent is dazzling college basketball with historic performances, but is this the year Gonzaga's Mark Few finally captures a national title - or does Duke have other ideas? And after Anthony Kim's stunning LIV Tour victory over DeChambeau and Rahm despite 16 years away from golf, is Augusta National next?

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Fred, Art, and Laura examine the ramifications of Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system, which pitcher Paul Skenes experienced firsthand in four strike losses to ABS challenges during Spring Training. Can technological accuracy...

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