The robots are (almost) coming: MLB players allowed to challenge balls and strikes in 2026 | MLB

Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026. Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams have two challenges per game and get additional appeals in extra…

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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, four players, and one umpire. “The previous rule changes that have been adopted by the Joint Competition Committee have had staying power and created momentum for the…

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