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New York NY, Major League Baseball is officially bringing in robot umpires for the 2026 season. After years of testing in the minor leagues, MLB’s competition committee has approved the use of the Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS). But don’t expect a complete takeover; the new system is a “challenge system” that adds a fascinating twist to the game.
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Ridgewood NJ, Major League Baseball (MLB) is taking another step toward the future of officiating with the continued testing of robot umpires. The Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) is being implemented in select spring training games, including Friday’s matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.
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