Robot umpires are coming to MLB in 2026. Here’s how challenges will work

Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues in 2026 after Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday ...
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Robot umpires are coming to Major League Baseball. Here's how they work

Here's what to know about MLB's robot umps. 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 ...

MLB to Use ABS Robot-Umpire System for Challenges in 2026 Season, Full Rules Announced

The ABS system has been used in various levels of the minor leagues since 2021. In 2022, the system was put in place for all ...

MLB robot umpires get the green light: What to know about ABS challenge system that starts in 2026

Major League Baseball's competition committee approved the automated strike zone challenge system for the 2026 season on Tuesday, the league announced. The 11-person committee consists of six owners, ...
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Robot Umpires are Coming to MLB: Here's How They Work

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 ...
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Robot umpires are coming to MLB. Here’s how they work

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 ...
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Robot umpires are coming to MLB. Here's how they work

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...