MLB is using an automated ball-strike system during most spring training games and it was in play for the Yankees-Rays' Grapefruit League opener on Friday.

AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas Major League Baseball could test robot umpires as part of a challenge system in spring training next year, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026.

MLB to test robo-ump challenge system at spring training, could implement it league-wide in 2026 MLB players could soon have recourse when they disagree with a ball/strike call.

MLB will use the automatic balls and strikes, or ABS, challenge system -- often referred to as robo-umps -- at the 2025 All-Star Game on Tuesday in Atlanta, a source familiar with the decision ...

MLB's automated ball-strike system explained as spring training games kick off with robo-ump challenges ABS is getting a major-league test this spring ...

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball plans to use its robot umpire technology for ball-strike challenges in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Atlanta, another step toward possible regular-season use next ...

Last week we picked our own walk-up music. This week we're going to tackle the automated strike zone challenge system. Do you like the ABS challenge system? Do you prefer full robo-umps?