Tag: ABS

• Is ABS the first step toward robot umpires in MLB?

  The automatic ball-strike (ABS) challenge system coming to baseball is ushering in a new era of baseball strategy. In a sport that has seen much change in recent years, this installment merely adds to the heated debate surrounding human umpires, but it shouldn’t be as dire as many think. To many, ABS is the first…

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  April 3, 2026

  Baseball, Business of Baseball, History

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• My take on the ABS system coming to MLB in 2026

  Major changes coming to baseball seem like a yearly occurrence nowadays. We’ve seen changes to doubleheaders, extra innings, pace of play, shift setups, and more. It feels like baseball has tipped its hand, emphasizing the fan experience by streamlining games to promote continuous action.  Yesterday, MLB furthered themselves down this path with the official announcement…

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  September 24, 2025

  Baseball, Business of Baseball

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