MLB robot umps? Not quite: This is how the ABS strike zone challenge system will work in 2026

In Minor League play, a full ABS system was also trialled, eliminating human umpires’ involvement in ball-strike calls.

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 are coming to Major League Baseball. Here's how they work

Stadiums are outfitted with cameras that track each pitch and judge whether it crossed home plate within the strike zone.

Robot Umps Are Coming to MLB: Here's Everything You Need to Know

Ever since Billy McLean became the first major league umpire in 1876, the umpire has been baseball’s Supreme Court—the ...
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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 ...
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Robot Umps Officially Coming to MLB

The robots are officially coming. Major League Baseball will be using the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) ...

Robot umpires are coming to MLB in 2026. Here’s all you need to know

Robot umpires will be used in MLB next year after the league’s competition committee approved use of the Automated ...

'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 ...