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

Robot umpires are coming to the MLB in 2026 as the Automated Ball/Strike System will be used in the form of a challenge system where the human umpire makes each call, which can be appealed to the computer.

 

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