The Dodgers took a 2-1 lead in the World Series on Monday night after an 18-inning classic ended with a Freddie Freeman walk-off. With the game dragging on for 18 innings, it's no surprise there were ...
NEW YORK -- 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 ...
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 strike zone. In early testing, umpires wore ...
The call at home plate is about to get a second opinion. Major League Baseball is bringing the so-called "robot umpire" to the game. Namely, automated ball‑strike challenges, letting players quickly ...