Max Scherzer opines on robot umps after first Blue Jays start: ‘Can we just be judged by humans?’
Two innings. Two challenges. Two triumphs for Robot Kind. Zero triumphs for Mad Max. After his introduction to ABS, Scherzer ...
Giants catcher Patrick Bailey — a pitch framing savant — ‘not a fan’ of automated strike zone
Bailey, a Gold Glover, isn't a fan of the ABS system. "I think it's going to change the game a lot more than people realize." ...
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Kyle Goon: Baseball’s pitch challenge system is the future, and it’s fantastic
Although ABS is not yet a regular-season feature, the future is coming — and the players who have gotten to challenge pitches ...
Technology Is Coming for Baseball's Strike Zone. Just Don't Call It a Robo-Ump
Inside Major League Baseball's years-long journey to the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system - and how it could change the ...
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South Africa batter in disbelief as umpire gives out caught behind despite ball being inches away from bat; watch viral video
South African batter Jordan Hermann was in utter disbelief as the umpire gave him out caught behind while the ball was far ...
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 ...
Cardinals using spring games to strategize review of called balls and strikes
Pitchers endlessly fiddling with their caps and gloves on the mound is a proud baseball tradition nearly as old as the game itself, but when Cody Poteet of the Chicago Cubs tapped the top of his head ...
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South Africa pulls off hidden ball trick for out, Nicaragua wins WBC Qualifiers opener
South Africa pulled off a hidden ball trick for an inning-ending out against Nicaragua in the opening game of World Baseball Classic qualifying. Nicaragua went on to win the game 2-1 in 10 innings ...