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MLB will use challenge system for balls and strikes

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

Starting in the 2026 season, Major League Baseball players will be able to challenge called balls and strikes in regular and postseason games for the first time.

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

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Robot Umpires Approved for MLB in 2026 as Part of Challenge System

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MLB announces Automated Ball-Strike System challenges for 2026 season

MLB announced, meaning players will be able to challenge ball and strike calls next season.

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MLB approves automated ball-strike challenge system for 2026

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MLB will have Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) in 2026

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

A majority of players, along with several veteran managers and coaching staffs, have opposed the ABS.

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Boston Red Sox’ Alex Cora on robot umpires in 2026: ‘We’re behind it’

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MLB is bringing the ABS Challenge System to the big leagues in 2026

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Zac Gallen reveals MLB players vote results on new challenge system

ABS is coming to MLB in 2026, and competition committee member Zac Gallen explains how the players voted on the change.

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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 2026,