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 ...

MLB will use robot umpires in 2026

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

'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 ...