MLB to Use ABS Robot-Umpire System for Challenges in 2026 Season, Full Rules Announced

The ABS system has been used in various levels of the minor leagues since 2021. In 2022, the system was put in place for all ...

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 approved for MLB in 2026 as part of challenge system

Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals ...
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Robot umpires coming to MLB in 2026 under new challenge system

Major League Baseball will introduce robot umpires in 2026 after its competition committee approved the Automated Ball-Strike ...

Robot umpires are coming to MLB. Here's how they work

Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues in 2026 after Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday ...
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MLB approves robot umpires for challenge system next season

The MLB joint competition committee announced it was instituting an Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, or ABS, starting ...

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

MLB’s Joint Competition Committee voted 9-2 to approve the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system on Tuesday, Sept. 23, two persons on the competition committee told USA TODAY Sports, after commissioner ...