How does the Automated Ball-Strike System work? Stadiums are outfitted with cameras that track each pitch and judge whether it crossed home plate within the strike zone. In early testing, umpires wore ...

Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues in 2026 after Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System. ABS will be introduced in ...

NEW YORK -- Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues in 2026 after Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System. ABS will be ...

MLB approved a new automatic balls and strikes system set to start in 2026. Here's everything to know about the ABS challenge system.

The Orioles haven’t just battled the American League East over a forgettable 2025 campaign. They’ve also battled the men and women in blue behind the plate. Blown ball-and-strike calls have cost ...

NEW YORK — Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues in 2026 after Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System. ABS will be ...