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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months agoRobot umps are here: What MLB players need to know to navigate ABS this spring
MLB is testing the Automated Ball-Strike system this spring, with players and fans providing feedback.
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fromBluebird Banter
2 months agoMLB Will Test Robot Umps in Spring Training
MLB begins testing the Automated Ball-Strike System for potential implementation in 2026, allowing players to challenge calls in spring training games.
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fromNew York Post
2 months agoThe first MLB spring training ball-strike challenge was successful
Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet utilized the new Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) to challenge a call during a spring training game, marking a significant milestone.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month agoPoll: Automated Ball-Strike System In MLB
Automated ball-strike system could debut in MLB by 2026 pending union approval.
Absence of accurate ball-strike call data raises concerns about current umpiring.
Spring Training challenge system showed an average success rate of 52.2% for overturned calls.
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month agoPoll: Automated Ball-Strike System In MLB
Automated ball-strike system could debut in MLB by 2026 pending union approval.
Absence of accurate ball-strike call data raises concerns about current umpiring.
Spring Training challenge system showed an average success rate of 52.2% for overturned calls.
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fromDefector
1 month agoLife Isn't Fair. Why Should The Strike Zone Be? | Defector
The Automated Ball-Strike System could end human error in officiating by allowing players to challenge pitches.
The recent Braves-Padres game showcased the tension around umpiring errors and the effect of technology on baseball.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoMLB players are giving their new robot umpire overlords a cautious welcome
Players can now challenge umpire calls using technology, marking a significant shift in MLB.
The ABS challenge system is being tested in 60% of Spring Training games this season.
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