Tuesday, MLB’s Competition Committee, which consists of six owners, four players and one umpire, approved the ABS system for use in major league games in 2026. Here’s how it will work, per the league.

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 ...

Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee has approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee has approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026 ...

MLB approved a new automatic balls and strikes system set to start in 2026. Here's everything to know about the ABS challenge system.

Baseball embraces robo umps with a new challenge system, balancing technology with tradition to improve accuracy and cut disputes.