As Opening Day arrives, Evan and Tiki jump right into one of the biggest changes facing baseball the ABS challenge system and whether it could fundamentally alter the sport’s most iconic moments. The excitement of a strikeout to end a game may never feel the same if celebrations are paused for reviews, and that possibility sparks a strong early debate.
They walk through real examples, including Edwin Díaz in spring training and the Mets’ 2015 pennant clincher, to explore how delayed calls could reshape the emotional rhythm of baseball. While the system promises more accuracy, the question remains: is it worth the trade-off if it dulls the drama fans live for?

Mar 25, 2026



