Yankees Dominate ABS Challenges in Loss to Mariners

New York successfully challenged 5 calls, but still fell in a close game against Seattle.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:51am

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The New York Yankees challenged 5 calls made by the home plate umpire using the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) during their 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. The Yankees won all 5 of their challenges, but ultimately fell in a close game on a walk-off hit by Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in the 9th inning.

Why it matters

The Yankees' dominance in ABS challenges highlights the ongoing transition to automated strike zone technology in Major League Baseball. While the Yankees were able to get several calls overturned, it wasn't enough to secure the victory, raising questions about the overall impact of the new system on game outcomes.

The details

In the bottom of the 2nd inning, Jose Caballero correctly challenged two called strikes by umpire Mike Estabrook, getting them overturned to balls. Giancarlo Stanton and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also successfully challenged pitches ruled strikes. The Yankees' challenges continued throughout the game, but they were unable to overcome the Mariners' late-game heroics.

  • The challenges began in the bottom of the 2nd inning.
  • The Yankees lost the game in the 9th inning on a walk-off hit by Cal Raleigh.

The players

Jose Caballero

A Seattle Mariners player who successfully challenged two called strikes in the 2nd inning.

Mike Estabrook

The home plate umpire who made the calls that were challenged by the Yankees.

Giancarlo Stanton

A New York Yankees player who successfully challenged a called strike.

Jazz Chisholm Jr.

A New York Yankees player who successfully challenged a called strike.

Aaron Boone

The manager of the New York Yankees who had a verbal exchange with umpire Mike Estabrook after one of the challenges.

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What they’re saying

“The Yankees have won all five of their challenges utilizing the Automated Ball-Strike System during Monday night's game against the Seattle Mariners.”

— Jeff Passan, Author

What’s next

The Yankees will look to bounce back in the next game of the series against the Mariners on Tuesday night.

The takeaway

The Yankees' success in challenging calls using the new Automated Ball-Strike System highlights the ongoing transition to this technology in Major League Baseball. While it didn't lead to a win in this game, it demonstrates the impact the ABS can have on game outcomes and the continued evolution of the sport.