Here's what to know about MLB's robot umps. How does the Automated Ball-Strike System work? Stadiums are outfitted with cameras that track each pitch and judge whether it crossed home plate within the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues in 2026 after Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System. ABS will be ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues in 2026 after Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System. ABS will be ...

MLB will introduce robot umpires in 2026 with the Automated Ball-Strike System. Human umpires make calls, but teams can challenge them to the computer. The technology has been tested in the minors, ...

Major League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training at 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026. MLB has been ...

The Orioles haven’t just battled the American League East over a forgettable 2025 campaign. They’ve also battled the men and women in blue behind the plate. Blown ball-and-strike calls have cost ...