SF Giants share thoughts on ABS Challenge System coming to MLB in '26
Major League Baseball will implement an automated ball-strike system (ABS) in 2026, keeping human umpires but adding limited team challenges and extra appeals.
Robot umpires approved for MLB in 2026 as part of challenge system. Here's how they work
Major League Baseball will implement an Automated Ball-Strike System in 2026 using a challenge system where human umpires' calls can be appealed to a computer.
