The Seattle Mariners are celebrating their first AL West crown since 2001, but superstar catcher Cal Raleigh is already thinking about the next wave of change heading to baseball. In a story written by The Seattle Times’ Tim Booth for The Spokesman.com, Raleigh voiced his concerns about the change. Article Continues BelowThe Automated Ball-Strike System has been tested since 2019, including spring training and the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. While the technology aims to improve accuracy, Raleigh and other defensive-minded players feel it undermines the relationship between pitchers, catchers, and umpires. For the Mariners, who will open the ALDS at T-Mobile Park on October 4, Raleigh’s perspective underscores the tension between technology and tradition.