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MLB.com:
MLB announces ABS Challenge System coming to the Major Leagues beginning in the 2026 season — Joint Competition Committee Adopts Use of ABS Challenge Format — Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced that the Automated Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge System has been approved for Major League play …
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Associated Press:
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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Tim Capurso / Sports Illustrated:
Numbers Behind MLB's New ABS Challenge System Suggest One Position Could Be Crucial — MLB on Tuesday announced that the ABS Challenge System will be utilized for the first time during the 2026 spring training, regular season and postseason. — MLB on Tuesday announced that the ABS Challenge System …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
‘Robot umpires’ coming to MLB with ABS challenge system approved for 2026
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Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
MLB to Launch Ball-Strike Review Challenges in 2026 Season
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Associated Press:
Searching for bullpen help, Dodgers activate RHP Roki Sasaki from 60-day injured list — PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Japanese rookie Roki Sasaki from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, and the right-hander is expected to throw out of the bullpen over the final five games …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Nationals bringing in Paul Toboni to lead operations — The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to name Paul Toboni their new head of baseball operations, sources told ESPN, tabbing the Boston Red Sox assistant general manager to turn around a team barreling toward its fifth last-place finish in six seasons.
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Associated Press:
Guardians' David Fry hospitalized after being hit in face by pitch during crucial win over Tigers — CLEVELAND — For a frightening moment, the AL Central race hardly mattered. — Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he was hit in the face …
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Associated Press:
Hot Guardians look to complete historic comeback as they host Tigers with AL Central up for grabs
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Associated Press:
Padres outfielder Laureano has a broken finger and will miss the first round of the playoffs — SAN DIEGO — Ramón Laureano of the San Diego Padres broke his right index finger on Wednesday in a 3-1 loss to the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers and manager Mike Shildt said the outfielder …
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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
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Associated Press:
Aaron Judge ties MLB record by hitting 50 homers for 4th time, matching Ruth, McGwire and Sosa — NEW YORK — Aaron Judge tied the major league record by reaching 50 home runs for the fourth time, hitting a go-ahead, three-run drive for the New York Yankees in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
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Jacob Feldman / Sportico:
It's Time to Update Your Passwords, MLB Tickets Thefts Prove — Baseball fans from Los Angeles and Detroit to Miami and Boston saw coveted tickets to MLB games disappear from their accounts within the league's Ballpark app earlier this month. Some faced disruptions while attempting …
Tony Jones / The Athletic:
Quentin Grimes, 76ers in talks on a long-term contract extension: Sources — After an offseason of almost no movement on a new contract, the Philadelphia 76ers and representatives for shooting guard Quentin Grimes spoke Wednesday in hopes of striking a new deal, league sources tell The Athletic.
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Tim Healey / The Boston Globe:
With where the Red Sox stand now, does Craig Breslow regret not adding offense at the deadline? — TORONTO — In the absence of Roman Anthony and the recently returned Wilyer Abreu, the Red Sox have struggled to score runs consistently, putting potholes in their path to the postseason …
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