MLB umpire Quinn Wolcott hilariously needed multiple tries to get the call right at first base
During Tuesday's Cactus League game between the Angels and Rangers, outfielder Wyatt Langford hit a slow, bouncing grounder ...
MLB's ABS challenge system arose in part because of players' concerns about umpire gambling
A future Hall of Fame pitcher admits the incursion of legalized gambling in baseball was a factor in the players' decision to ...
Batting Around: Do you like the ABS challenge system? Is it better or worse than fully automated umpires?
Throughout the offseason, the CBS Sports MLB experts will bring you a weekly Batting Around roundtable breaking down pretty ...
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Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is an advocate of the Automated Ball-Strike System, which potentially as early as 2026 could be used to aid MLB home plate umpires, but not replace them. Starting in ...
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Major League Baseball is testing out a new robot umpire system
The automated ball-strike system (ABS) has been used for minor league games, but it's getting rolled out for the first time in the big leagues during spring training.
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Baseball Hall of Fame announces changes to Era Committee eligibility requirements
The Hall of Fame has announced changes to the Era Committee election system -- which allows players retired for more than 15 ...
Will MLB Use Automated Strike Zone (ABS) for 2025 Regular Season?
Major League Baseball is experimenting with the ABS challenge system during spring training in 2025, but there are currently ...
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MLB's ABS challenge system arose in part because of players' concerns about umpire gambling
the scandal served as a reminder of the delicate line MLB is treading by partnering with sports books that encourage betting on baseball, while forbidding players, umpires, and other personnel ...