A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during MLB spring training exhibition games starting ...

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The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) challenge got its first test run in big league Spring Training on Thursday afternoon, ...

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

Harrison Bader watched a called third strike during a live batting practice session at Hammond Stadium on Thursday, and the group of hitters behind him started hollering at him. “Challenge it!

The Arizona Diamondbacks are largely the same team as 2024, but adding a former Cy Young winner in Corbin Burnes could get ...

Commissioner Rob Manfred held a press conference Tuesday as part of spring training media day in Arizona, and he discussed several pressing topics for MLB entering the 2025 season. Manfred ...

The boos that were raining onto the umpires turned quickly into thunderous cheers. “They got the call right,” Bloomquist said. “That’s what matters.” Baseball: Arizona Diamondbacks stick ...

The Detroit Tigers are one of 13 teams using the automated ball-strike challenge system in spring training. It's about time we use robot umpires.

NEW YORK — Paul Clemons, Emil Jiménez, and Alex MacKay were hired Friday as fulltime major league umpires, and Major League Baseball said Dan Merzel and Nate Tomlinson had been added to the ...

NEW YORK — Paul Clemons, Emil Jiménez and Alex MacKay were hired Friday as fulltime major league umpires and Major League Baseball said Dan Merzel and Nate Tomlinson had been added to the staff ...