MLB Spring Training 2026: The New Challenge System, Yankees BP, & Mets Prospects

Spring training has finally arrived, and we are breaking down the absolute best (and most boring) storylines as the Mets and Yankees hit the diamond in Florida. For the Mets, all eyes are on top prospect Carson Benge as he fights for a job. For the Yankees, the real excitement isn't the games themselves—it's watching Gerrit Cole throw live batting practice to Aaron Judge and the big bats. But the most important conversation heading into 2026 isn't about the rosters; it's about MLB's new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System. We discuss how managers will handle the new rules, why Juan Soto's incredible eye makes him the ultimate weapon, and the incredibly frustrating reason MLB is hiding the TV strike zone box from fans. Plus, a hilarious live reminder of why you shouldn't blindly trust AI to look up your NBA stats.