Explaining automatic balls and strikes 'robot umpires' system coming to MLB in 2026

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

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 ...

'Robot umpires': MLB automated balls and strikes challenge system starts in 2026

Major League Baseball announced on Sept. 23 that the ABS challenge system was approved for MLB play by a vote of the joint ...

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

MLB’s Joint Competition Committee voted to approve the Automated Ball Strike (ABS) system on Tuesday, Sept. 23 after commissioner Rob Manfred passionately lobbied for the change. The players have been ...
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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

Robot umpires - also called "automated balls and strikes" (ABS) - have been used in the minor leagues and during the 2025 MLB ...