Robot umpires approved for MLB in 2026 as part of challenge system

Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on ...

'Robot umpires' coming to MLB with ABS challenge system approved for 2026

MLB’s Joint Competition Committee voted 9-2 to approve the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system on Tuesday, Sept. 23, two ...

Manfred talks robot umpires and other rule changes

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred chats with Dan Patrick about some of the changes Major League Baseball as implemented in recent ...

Jimmy Rollins Says MLB Robo Umps Will 'Never Happen' Despite ABS Challenge System Approval

Jimmy Rollins says the MLB should "never" adopt full-time robot umps ... telling TMZ Sports this week the Automated ...
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‘Robot Umpires’ Coming As MLB Approves Challenge System

Human umpires will remain behind home plate and call every pitch. The post ‘Robot Umpires’ Coming As MLB Approves Challenge ...

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

Major League Baseball's competition committee is expected to approve the automated strike zone challenge system for the 2026 season on Tuesday, the New York Post reports. The 11-person committee ...
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"Bryce Harper about to punch a robot" - Fans dream of hilarious scenarios as MLB set to implement ABS challenge system in 2026 season

According to latest reports, MLB is set to introduce the groundbreaking ABS challenge system in the upcoming 2026 season, ...