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Robot umpires approved for MLB in 2026 as part of challenge system — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.
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Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
MLB to Launch Ball-Strike Review Challenges in 2026 Season — Major League Baseball will implement a challenge system based on Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) next season, the league announced Tuesday. — The system was tested with some positive response from players this past spring training in Arizona and Florida.
Joe Lemire / Sports Business Journal:
MLB to officially add ABS challenge system for 2026 season — MLB's robot umpire era is set to officially begin in the 2026 season. — The league's joint Competition Committee — which consists of six owners, four players and one umpire — passed a vote this afternoon to introduce …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
‘Robot umpires’ coming to MLB with ABS challenge system approved for 2026 — PHOENIX — Major League Baseball, which has ventured out of its comfort zone the past few years - implementing pitch clocks, ghost runners, enlarged bases, and a universal designated hitter - now is taking the next huge step in the world of modern technology.
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Hot Guardians look to complete historic comeback as they host Tigers with AL Central up for grabs — CLEVELAND — The Detroit Tigers left Cleveland on July 6 with a commanding 15 1/2-game lead in the American League Central after a series sweep of the Guardians, who had dropped 10 straight.
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Steve Cohen's High Payroll Can't Guarantee Mets Success — It's been a steep learning curve for Mets owner Steve Cohen, just as it is for most successful businessmen who buy professional sports franchises. — Since purchasing the team from Fred Wilpon in late 2020, Cohen has tried to buy …
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Jacob Feldman / Sportico:
Reds Overtake Mets in MLB Playoff Chase, With $222M to Spare … The Reds and Mets both have an 80-76 record with six games to play; the only thing currently separating the two teams in the race for the National League's final wild card spot is Cincinnati's head-to-head tiebreaker.
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Yankees rally past White Sox 3-2, clinch playoff berth and close within 1 game of Toronto in AL East — NEW YORK — José Caballero's RBI single with two out in the ninth inning scored Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night …
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San Diego Padres earn a playoff spot for the 4th time in 6 seasons — SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons. — The Padres clinched a playoff berth with a 5-4, 11-inning win against the three-time NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers.
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Braves sign veteran Charlie Morton, a day after the right-handed pitcher was released by Tigers — The Atlanta Braves signed veteran pitcher Charlie Morton to a major league contract on Monday, a day after the right-hander was designated for assignment and released by Detroit.
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MLB owners OK sale of Rays to group headed by Patrick Zalupski — NEW YORK — Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously Monday to approve the sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to group headed by real estate developer Patrick Zalupski, allowing the transfer from Stu Sternberg's group to close.
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Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman reveals love for this iconic B.C. beer — Blue Jays ace likes to keep Toronto clubhouse stocked with ‘glacier fresh’ Kokanee. — In the past, Kevin Gausman has professed his love for Toronto and Canada in different ways. — STORY CONTINUES BELOW
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Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 58th home run against Astros — HOUSTON — Seattle's Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 58th home run on Sunday night, a two-run shot in the second inning against the Houston Astros. — The Mariners were up 5- after a grand slam by J.P. Crawford …
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