MLB to Test Robot Umpires in 2025
MLB to Test Robot Umpires in 2025

MLB to Test Robot Umpires in 2025

News summary

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred revealed that Major League Baseball aims to test robot umpires using a challenge system during spring training in 2025, with potential full implementation in 2026. However, technical issues regarding the strike zone definition need resolution before testing at the major league level. Feedback from players has favored the challenge system over full automation, which influenced MLB's decision to switch exclusively to the challenge system in Triple-A ballparks starting June 25, 2023. The challenge system, similar to the one used in professional tennis, allows teams to review a limited number of calls per game. Manfred emphasized the importance of thorough testing to ensure the technology is fully ready for major league use.

Story Coverage
Bias Distribution
67% Right
Information Sources
cad3d7a8-9ce2-4060-a6fb-3964c8b5008978876203-7edc-4c1e-8422-d6a486707f9e8f76b506-b4ea-4d97-9e25-107ba95ef15b
Left 33%
Right 67%
Coverage Details
Total News Sources
3
Left
1
Center
0
Right
2
Unrated
0
Last Updated
108 days ago
Bias Distribution
67% Right
Related News
Ask VT AI
Story Coverage

Related Topics

Subscribe

Stay in the know

Get the latest news, exclusive insights, and curated content delivered straight to your inbox.

Related News
Recommended News