Only the batter, pitcher or catcher can challenge an umpire’s ball or strike call with the ABS system. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) Human umpires will remain behind the plate calling balls and ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Baseball’s technological revolution continues as Major League Baseball officially announced that robot umpires – or more precisely, the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system – ...
The clock is ticking for MLB, and December 1, 2026, marks a crucial date. On that day, the current labor agreement expires, and negotiations between owners and players could shape the future of ...
It’s been long awaited. It’s been tested in Minor League Baseball at the Triple-A level. It was even used during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game here in Atlanta. Now, it’ll be arriving across Major League ...