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Robot umpires getting 1st MLB test at spring training

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This could be baseball’s last season without ‘robot umpires’

Though this hybrid umpire system won’t make its way to regular season major league games in 2025, player and fan reactions during this crucial trial period could determine whether or not it becomes a regular staple in games.

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Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training

A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games starting Thursday after four years of experiments in the minor leagues.

MLB tests robot umpires ahead of possible integration by 2026

The batter, pitcher or catcher simply tap their helmet or cap to challenge — but they only have two seconds. If they challenge, the pitch graphic appears on the scoreboard and broadcast, and the umpire updates the count. The MLB says this takes about 17 seconds.

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What is the new MLB ABS challenge system? Baseball hopes to finally get it right this time

After years of testing MLB is finally set to introduce robo-umps to spring training in 2025, starting with Thursday's game ...

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Players 1, Umpires 0: Cubs hurler Cody Poteet makes first ABS challenge in spring training and wins

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the ...

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MLB experiments with AI umpires

The MLB plans to test its robot umpire during a spring training game featuring the Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers.

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