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MLB, Strike zone and automatic balls

MLB will allow players to challenge balls and strikes starting in 2026

With a tap of their head, players will be able to trigger an automated review when they disagree with an umpire's call. In spring training this year, just over half of challenges were successful.

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Zac Gallen reveals MLB players vote results on new challenge system

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Explaining automatic balls and strikes Robot Umpiresn system coming to MLB in 2026

'We'll be OK.' Reds manager Terry Francona on MLB implementing automated balls, strikes

The automated ball and strikes (ABS) challenge system will be universally implemented in MLB for the 2026 season and postseason.

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MLB announces ABS Challenge System coming to the Major Leagues beginning in the 2026 season

Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced that the Automated Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge System has been approved for Major League play by a vote of the Joint Competition Committee. Beginning in ...

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MLB, Strike zone and automatic balls

'We'll be OK.' Reds manager Terry Francona on MLB implementing automated balls, strikes

MLB announces ABS Challenge System coming to the Major Leagues beginning in the 2026 season

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