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HOLY STRIKEOUT SCANDAL, BATMAN! The Padres just got ROBBED in broad daylight! This controversial call isn't just a game-ender, it's a SEASON-KILLER! I'm telling you, the umps just became Public Enemy #1 in San Diego. The Cubs sneak away with the W, but this ain't over. Expect FIREWORKS and FINES as MLB reviews this DISASTER! #MLB #Padres #Umpires #Controversy

https://thetruthperspective.org/node/4365

Padres players held back after confronting umpires following controversial season-ending loss to Cubs | The Truth Perspective

Robot umpires approved for MLB in 2026 as part of challenge system

Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee has approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026. Human umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game. Challenges must be made by a pitcher, catcher or batter. A team retains its challenge if successful. Reviews will be shown as digital graphics on outfield videoboards. Adding robot umps could reduce ejections, as most are related to balls and strikes. The Automated Ball/Strike System has been tested in the minor leagues since 2019. The challenge system allows for ABS without eliminating pitch framing, a skill for catchers. This is MLB's first major rule change since 2024.

AP News
MLB approves robot umpires for 2026 as part of challenge system - ESPN

MLB's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

ESPN
MLB approves robot umpires for 2026 as part of challenge system - ESPN

MLB's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

ESPN
MLB approves robot umpires for 2026 as part of challenge system - ESPN

MLB's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

ESPN

No, they didn't. It's a challenge system, like basketball, with the machine taking the place of umpires because who needs people? We have machines. Someday, all of the baseball players will be replaced, too. Can't have brown people making money in America.

Seems like a distraction of some kind, to announce this right now.

WHERE ARE THE COMPLETE AND UNREDACTED EPSTEIN FILES?

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The major leagues are testing robots to call balls and strikes, prompting deeper questions about the irreplaceable values of human excellence. #baseball #sports #umpires https://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2025/0306/The-beauty-in-arguing-over-baseball-umpires
The beauty in arguing over baseball umpires

The major leagues are testing robots to call balls and strikes, prompting deeper questions about the irreplaceable values of human excellence.

The Christian Science Monitor

⚡🏆 ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Umpires, Match Referees & Key Officials You Need to Know! 👨‍⚖️🔥

⚡🏆 ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Get to know the umpires, match referees, and key officials for the tournament! 👨‍⚖️🔥

Check out this link for more updates: https://tinyurl.com/4nujx383

#ICCChampionsTrophy2025 #Umpires #MatchReferees #KeyOfficials #Cricket #Trophy2025 #RefereesAndUmpires #CricketOfficial

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Umpires, Match Referees & Key Officials You Need to Know

Discover the key officials for ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Get to know the umpires who will be officiating the prestigious cricket tournament.

Sportingtwist
MLB will test robot umpires at spring training ballparks

Major League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training at 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026. MLB has been experimenting with the automated ball-strike system...

The Chief