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.

This spring training will introduce a new element to the action: for the first time, MLB will employ the automated ball-strike system (ABS for short) during big-league contests.  ABS is, for those unfamiliar with the concept,