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.
Here's what Cleveland Guardians players think about Terry Francona managing the Reds
There wasn't a lone factor that allowed Stephen Vogt the confidence he has in his job today, but his predecessor, Terry Francona, certainly helped.
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.
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.
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Snubbed in Latest Rankings
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 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
Why Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona will never agree with Rob Manfred on this issue
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona might be Pete Rose's strongest supporter in the game, in part because of a personal ...
Is Tito drawing a line in the sand by skipping Guardians vs. Reds opener? (Podcast)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Is Terry Francona sending a message to his young Cincinnati ball club by skipping Saturday’s Cactus League ...
Live updates: Stakes extra high for Stuart Fairchild and Tony Santillan this camp
Stephen Vogt was skeptical replacing the legend that was Terry Francona when he took the Cleveland Guardians managing job ...
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Francona, new faces bring fresh vibe to Reds camp
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Reds Manager Terry Francona Delivers Powerful Speech to Fire Up Team for the Season
Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona Delivers Powerful Speech to Fire Up Team for the Season. Francona was hired by the ...
Former Manager of the Year not planning to use MLB’s new challenge system
Major League Baseball is introducing an experimental Automated Ball-Strike System on a trial basis for spring training. However, at least one team is ...
Live updates: Elly De La Cruz laughs off so-called MLB The Show jinx
Brady Singer's 32 starts and nearly 180 innings for the Royals last season is a bigger workload than any current Reds starter ...
Live updates: Pitchers are set for Saturday's Reds split-squad games
A mixture of veteran pitchers and youngsters will take the mound in games against the Guardians (at Goodyear, Ariz.) and Brewers.