John Romano: Robot umps are on the way and Rays players seem happy with the idea
I think it’s cool for fans,” said Rays first base coach Michael Johns, who was managing at Durham in 2023 when the experiment ...
Mets' first attempt with robo umps succeeds — at bringing team closer together
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — There was a different feeling during live batting practice at Clover Park on Thursday. Even though ...
MLB will test robo-umps in spring training games. Here’s what to look for.
Beginning Thursday, the automated ball and strike system will allow players to challenge umpires’ calls. If all goes well, ...
The Predictable and Hidden Consequences of MLB's New ABS Challenge Rule
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Robot umps make early impact: Cubs pitcher wins first ABS challenge in spring training game
It took just one inning for the Chicago Cubs right-hander to be the first player to successfully challenge a ball-strike call ...
‘Robo-umps’ are coming to an Angels game this weekend
The Angels will play 11 games in which MLB will experiment with an automated balls and strikes system during spring training ...
Lars Nootbaar welcomes new robo-zone (of course) but stumps to keep umps behind plate
The Cardinals outfielder, who has a keen sense of the zone, won the team's first challenge of the ABS era but says he's "not ...
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What is ABS? How MLB's ball-strike challenge system will work in spring training
Amid complaints from fans and many players about the umpires’ struggles with accurately calling the strike zone, MLB is testing its compromise to “robot umps” for the first time this spring.