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MLB approves robot umpires for 2026

MLB approves robot umpires for 2026 as part of challenge system

Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

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MLB robot umpires get the green light: What to know about ABS challenge system that starts in 2026

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RandBall: MLB’s ‘robot umpire’ challenge system is the wrong choice

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Red Sox News & Links: Automated Ball Strike Challenge sytem coming to MLB in 2026

Major League Baseball announced yesterday that the automated ball-strike challenge system will be implemented in the 2026 season, complete with a corporate partnership with T-Mobile.

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SF Giants discuss implementation of robo umps coming to MLB in ’26

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Cubs react to robot umpires coming to MLB, make suggestions on challenge system

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MLB announces ABS strike zone challenge system to debut in 2026 season

Challenges can only be initiated by a pitcher, catcher, or batter, and the request must come directly after the pitch — so no consultations with anyone over the phone or anything along those lines th...

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MLB to implement Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System for entire 2026 season

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Robot umpires coming to MLB in 2026 under new challenge system

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MLB approves robot umpire challenge system

Dan Patrick discusses the MLB approving a plan to implement an automated strike zone challenge system in 2026, breaking down how this process will impact games moving forward.

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Yankees See Robot Umps as Both Threat and Opportunity

Yankees react to MLB’s new ABS challenge system, weighing strategy, tension, and how robot umps will reshape their playbook in 2026.