MLB commissioner Rob Manfred cited a unique “unscientific system” that makes him think the top level of baseball is ready for strike zone replay. Talking to Evan Drellich of The Athletic ...

Between replay review, automated balls and strikes and viral lowlights on social media, the work of baseball umpires has been ...

Now, Major League Baseball is preparing to give them what they’ve begged for — sort of. In 2026, the league plans to introduce the long-discussed automated ball-strike (ABS) system, complete ...

MLB’s potential strike zone challenge system adds new layer of strategy — with team’s fears revealed By Dylan Svoboda Published July 11, 2025, 2:42 p.m. ET ...

TORONTO --Toronto Blue Jaysoutfielder Jose Bautista took aim at Major League Baseball's replay system Friday after a critical call that went against the Blue Jays in the 14th inning was upheld by ...

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Wednesday that he will be presenting a proposal to have automated balls and strikes in place for the 2026 season.

According to MLB, the challenge system will have the same rules as were used in spring training: Each team starts the game with two challenges and they keep their challenge if they are deemed correct.

ATLANTA — Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark wondered Tuesday whether the automated ball-strike system would do well to provide a little grace, a half-inch ...

Over the past five seasons, the strike zone has expanded about 40 square inches, from 435 square inches in 2009 to 475 square inches in 2014, according to research conducted by Hardball Times ...