MLB listened to the complaints from the players and opted to roll back many of the changes from 2024. And just in the early days of spring training, we’re already seeing the drastic improvement. Notably, the names on the back returned to the pre-2024 size, and the curve is far less pronounced. The gray jerseys match with the gray pants as well.

Major League Baseball (MLB) is introducing robots to spring training this year on a trial basis in the form of the ABS (Alternate Ball-Strike System). ABS will peer over the home plate umpire’s shoulder to provide the right call if a team challenges the ump’s ball or strike call.