Robot Umpires Have Come to MLB—and They’re Making Players Look Completely Clueless
The new computerized system is being tested during spring training, leading to a series of challenges from players who don’t ...
Mets notes: What to watch for with Clay Holmes’ new mix, Mark Vientos’ defensive task
Holmes' cutter could unlock a new level of production, plus notes on Ryan Clifford and Vientos working on his defensive range ...
Lars Nootbaar welcomes new robo-zone (of course), but stumps to keep umps behind plate
Cardinals outfielder, who has a keen sense of the strike zone, wins team's first challenge of the ABS era, but says he's 'not ...
Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) presents challenges for MLB: Crowquill
Major League Baseball (MLB) is introducing robots to spring training this year on a trial basis in the form of the ABS ...
Padres Catcher Martin Maldonado Had the Best Ball-Strike Challenge Yet
The 38-year-old Maldonado signed with the Padres on a non-roster deal back in January to give the team some depth in spring training. He's a long shot to make the Opening Day roster, as San Diego ...
Giants spring opener observations: Bryce Eldridge steals the show
SURPRISE, Ariz. — The San Francisco Giants took the field for their Cactus League exhibition opener on Saturday. Everyone was eager to get underway. For several players, it was like ripping the paper ...
Giants put MLB’s robo-ump to the test early: ‘I really want to challenge that right now’
Landen Roupp forgot all about the ABS challenge system, which was in effect for the San Francisco Giants’ Cactus ...
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Prospect Jones tees off as Yanks make most of second chance
The Yankees got a potential view of the future Saturday afternoon when an overturned call from the experimental Automated ...