In this incredible MLB moment, witness a pitch so accurately misplaced that it manages to hit the batter, the catcher, and ...

Home plate umpire John Bacon looks on during the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the Miami Marlins Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ...

NEW YORK — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will use robot umpires to call balls and strikes as part of a challenge system next season.

The call at home plate is about to get a second opinion. Major League Baseball is bringing the so-called "robot umpire" to the game. Namely, automated ball‑strike challenges, letting players quickly ...