Teams will be given two challenges per game
Human umpires will still call balls and strikes
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 major leagues in 2026.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams have two challenges per game and get additional appeals in extra innings. Challenges must be made by a pitcher, catcher or batter – signaled with a tap of the helmet or cap – and a team retain their challenge if successful. Reviews will be shown as graphics on outfield videoboards.
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