# WSJ’s Jared Diamond: Soaring walk rates in ABS era, Ted Turner’s manager cameo, Brewers defying odds

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Published: 2026-05-11T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Wall Street Journal sports reporter Jared Diamond stopped by FT to unpack the historically high walk rate that is developing under the ABS Challenge System. (9:19) Jared makes the case for the Brewers defying the metrics and shares the story behind his column paying tribute to the late Ted Turner. Hosts: Whit Merrifield, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun For more all-access an unfiltered Brewers content, check out Brewer Territory , part of the FT Network  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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