ABC7

Robot umpires approved for MLB in 2026 as part of challenge system. Here's how they work

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 introduced in ...
NBC New York

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

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 ...
Chicago Tribune

Robot umpires are coming to MLB. Here’s how the Automated Ball-Strike System works.

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 ...
NBC DFW

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. In early testing, umpires wore ear buds and would hear “ball” or “strike,” ...