Yankees’ Aaron Boone still isn’t an ABS fan with ‘whole new component’ at center of his issue with it
By Dan Martin
Published on March 14, 2026.
Aaron Boone, the manager of the Yankees, has expressed dissatisfaction with the automated ball-strike system (ABS), despite the team's spring training loss to the Braves. He believes the system could impact the flow of the game, as it could allow umpires to make mistakes behind the plate and potentially lead to more consistency in umpire-to-umpire decisions. However, Boone remains cautious about the system, stating that it could be beneficial for entertainment and entertainment value. He also acknowledged that he may eventually grow to like it, but may not be totally against it. Despite this, Boone believes the Yankees will succeed in using the system successfully.
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