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MLB Introduces Robot Ump Challenge System for Ball-Strike Calls
Major League Baseball is gradually introducing a new digital challenge system, known as ABS, which allows players to challenge ball-strike calls by tapping their head, with results appearing on stadium screens within seconds. Discussions are ongoing about how quickly this technology will become a fundamental part of MLB games.
27 Mar, 19:26 — 28 Mar, 18:49
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Fox NewsMixed3h ago
Baseball is changing forever with robot ump challenges
MLB's new robot ump system lets players challenge ball-strike calls by tapping their head, with results appearing on stadium screens within seconds.
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual1d ago
Trendy Tech: MLB enters ABS Challenge System era slowly, before warming up circuits
How long until the new digital challenge system becomes a vital part of an MLB game?
Read full article →Coverage Timeline
First report: Yahoo · 27 Mar, 19:26|Full coverage: 2 · 23h|Window: 23h
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