MLB's automated challenge system could reduce Rocco Baldelli ejections by 40 percent

Step 1 to Baldelli reducing his ejection rate will be keeping his job. Will the Twins bring him back for an eighth season in ...

MLB approves robot umpires for 2026 as part of challenge system

MLB's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the automated ball-strike challenge system in the major leagues ...

'Robot umpires' coming to MLB with ABS challenge system approved for 2026

MLB’s Joint Competition Committee voted to approve the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system on Tuesday, Sept. 23 after commissioner Rob Manfred passionately lobbied for the change. The players have been ...

Braves’ Snitker ejected, Olson tossed for 1st time in MLB career for arguing interference call

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker and first baseman Matt Olson were ejected from Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh for arguing with umpires about a batter’s interference call.