MLB approves robot umpires for 2026 as part of challenge system | NYGazet

MLB's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

Major League Baseball will implement a challenge system for balls and strikes in the 2026 season after the league's competition committee voted Tuesday to usher in the era of robot umpiring. Following years of testing in the minor leagues, as well as... [3486 chars]