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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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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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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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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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Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
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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Associated Press:
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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Sonja Chen / MLB.com:
Could returning Sasaki solve Dodgers' mystifying bullpen puzzle? — PHOENIX — The Dodgers' bullpen has created more questions than answers. In the final week of the regular season, the team is going off-script in an effort to find a solution. — Starting Wednesday, Roki Sasaki will be part of the picture.
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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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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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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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