How the ABS challenge system will transform Austin Hedges’ value to the Guardians

A seismic shift is coming to Major League Baseball in 2026, and few players will feel the tremors more intensely than Guardians catcher Austin Hedges. The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system ...

Guardians know Austin Hedges’ value goes far beyond the box score

In a move that surprised absolutely no one following the Guardians closely, the team announced a contract agreement for 2026 with veteran catcher Austin Hedges. It’s the second consecutive one-year ...