Terry Francona says Reds big-leaguers won't use ABS during spring training. Here's why.
RECAP: Cincinnati Reds Lose to Giants 5-2 in First Full-Squad Spring Training Game
Watch Cincinnati Reds take break, shoot hoops at Spring Training 2025 in Goodyear, Arizona
Reds manager Francona wants veteran players to ignore ABS test run
Francona sounds more interested in preparing the Reds for the season — his first as their manager — than helping add more data in an ABS test run.
Giants, Reds, Mariners Linked To Blockbuster Trade For $24 Million Star
The Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, and San Francisco Giants were all recently linked to a shocking trade candidate.
Reds manager Terry Francona wants veteran players to ignore ABS test run
Terry Francona sounds more interested in preparing the Reds for the season — his first as their manager — than helping add more data in an ABS test run.

Nick Martinez, Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati's Nick Martinez is now one of the highest-paid Reds ever. See the list
Nick Martinez on being assured of job in Cincinnati Reds rotation
If Nick Martinez is in, who else fills out Cincinnati Reds rotation?
Shocking NL Contender Linked To Potential Blockbuster Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Trade
 · 2dYardbarker on MSN
Why Blue Jays have to consider trading Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
This could be a frustrating season for Toronto Blue Jays fans. Not necessarily in terms of wins and losses, but in terms of the sideshow the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. situation is about to become.
MLB News: Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sends clear message to the rest of the league
Dodgers pitchers give up 3 home runs in loss to Reds
Tanner Scott and Blake Treinen each give up a two-run home run to Reds outfielder Austin Hays in their first appearances of the spring in an 8-1 defeat.
Live updates: Cactus League continues as Cincinnati Reds host Los Angeles Dodgers
The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the Reds at Goodyear Ballpark today, and it's always possible they bring with them Ohtani, the reigning National League MVP. We'll see if Ohtani pops his head out of the dugout later.
Reds manager Francona wants veteran players to ignore ABS test run. 'It just muddies the waters'
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona says he's told players not to use the experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in spring training. Francona told The Athletic he's OK with younger players challenging calls via the ABS,
MLB1h
There is a different feeling at Reds camp
This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.