MLB is weighing options to dramatically reduce or remove the ubiquitous broadcast strike zone box as part of bringing the robo ump online.

The system, known as ABS, has been used in the minor leagues - including IronPigs games at Coca-Cola Park. Human umpires call ...

The Pittsburg Pirates are showing improvements to their spring training home, Lecom Park, in Bradenton, ahead of the 2025 MLB season. The improvements include ballpark facilities like the locker room ...

It's about time. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he'd like to see the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system ...

With generational players taking their talents to unsuspected teams, major organizations complaining about competitive ...

A system for hitters, catchers and pitchers to challenge balls and strikes is being tested in some spring training ballparks.

The Diamondbacks' manager spoke about the Dodgers' spending, implementation of the ABS challenge system and more ...

According to the Pew Research Center, overall, 18% of Black adults report poor health, and Black Americans have higher rates of death from cancer and higher maternal mortality rates for both women and ...

Walter Estes Umpire Clinic will return to Owensboro on March 2, offering a free opportunity for aspiring umpires to learn ...

Pawol last year became the first woman to umpire a big league spring training game since 2007, but did not receive a regular-season call-up.

Five new umpires will be working their first full season as Major League crew members in 2025. MLB announced the promotion of ...

Major League Baseball today announced that three new umpires have been promoted to the full-time Major League staff, joining two other hires that occurred in 2024. The newest members promoted in 2025 ...