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Explaining automatic balls and strikes 'robot umpires' system coming to MLB in 2026

MLB has approved a new Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) challenge system for the 2026 season.

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Fans React To MLB Approving Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System For 2026 Season

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MLB will allow players to challenge balls and strikes starting in 2026

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Robot umpires are coming to MLB. Here’s how they work

Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues in 2026 after Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System.

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Automated Balls And Strikes System Coming To MLB In 2026

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MLB announces Automated Ball-Strike System challenges for 2026 season

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MLB implementing ABS challenge system in 2026

If a challenge is successful, they retain that challenge going forward.

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MLB announces ABS strike zone challenge system to debut in 2026 season

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Robot umpires coming to MLB in 2026 under new challenge system

Sports Business Journal

MLB continues push to modernize game with adoption of ABS challenge system

MLB has “ventured out of its comfort zone the past few years” and is taking its “next huge step” in adopting an automated strike zone challenge system that will go into effect for the 2026 season.

Major League Baseball

ABS Challenge System coming to MLB full time in '26

Upon further review, the ABS Challenge System has been confirmed for the 2026 MLB season. The Joint Competition Committee voted Tuesday afternoon to bring the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System,