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Rob Manfred wants automated ball-strike system in majors by 2026 as MLB will test 'robot umps' this spring
A n automated ball-strike system (ABS), informally known as "robot umps," will be tested during this coming spring training, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred confirm
MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams
MLB has been experimenting with the automated ball-strike system in the minor leagues since 2019 but is still working on the shape of the strike zone.
MLB to test robot umpires as part of challenge system at next Spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season
Major League Baseball (MLB) will test the use of robot umpires as part of a challenge system during Spring training next year, with the aim of implementing the system in the 2026 regular season.
MLB to test robo-ump challenge system at spring training, could implement it league-wide in 2026
Robot umpires are officially knocking on the door of MLB. Commissioner Rob Manfred told The Athletic's Evan Drellich on Wednesday that the league will test an automated ball-strike challenge system at spring training in 2025,
MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks in 2025
Major League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training next year, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026.
MLB could implement robot umpires sooner than expected
Ahead of the 2025 MLB season, rumors are swirling about new rule changes, with Robo Umpires headlining discussions regarding league change.
MLB to Test Robot Umpires in Spring Training, Could Use in Regular Season by 2026
Robot umpires will be further tested in spring training and could make their way to regular-season MLB games by 2026.
MLB to test robot umpires at next spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season
Major League Baseball will test the use of robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training next year, with the aim of implementing the system in the 2026 regular season. The automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system will be trialed at 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams in 2025 to allow players to experience the new technology as the league works out how best to implement it,
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