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MLB robot umpires, explained: What to know about baseball's ABS challenge system and how it will be used in 2026
It's official: MLB will be using the ABS challenge system throughout the entire 2026 season. Robot umpires - also called "automated balls and strikes" (ABS) - have been used in the minor leagues and ...
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred hasn't been in the public eye much since the lockout ended in March. For many baseball fans, that's a good thing. The much maligned commissioner hasn't done much in recent ...
Robot umpire challenge system could be tested next spring training, 2026 regular-season use possible
Major League Baseball could test robot umpires as part of a challenge system in spring training next year, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026. MLB has been experimenting with the automated ...
Major League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training at 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026. MLB has been ...
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