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Automated Ball-Strike System sees 60.7% success rate in first MLB games

Automated Ball-Strike System sees 60.7% success rate in first MLB games

  • JOE REEDY Associated Press

Going into Thursday night's games, teams had a 60.7% success rate on challenges, going 17 of 28 through the first 10 games of the regular season.

Yankees' José Caballero loses first robot challenge of ball/strike call

Yankees' José Caballero loses first robot challenge of ball/strike call

  • JANIE McCAULEY Associated Press

New York's José Caballero thought for sure the pitch from Logan Webb had missed the strike zone, so he challenged — making major league history in the process.

ABS will create winners, losers among pitchers, batters who earned human calls

ABS will create winners, losers among pitchers, batters who earned human calls

  • RONALD BLUM Associated Press

Major League Baseball’s new Automated Ball-Strike System changes how pitches get called, and some players gain while others lose. On Wednesday night, it makes its regular-season debut.

Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field, another Iowa game among MLB dates to watch in 2026

Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field, another Iowa game among MLB dates to watch in 2026

  • JAY COHEN Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers travel to Toronto for a World Series rematch in April, and Philadelphia hosts the All-Star Game in July as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary.

MLB preview: Robot umpires, Dodgers try for 3-peat, Rays return to Trop

MLB preview: Robot umpires, Dodgers try for 3-peat, Rays return to Trop

  • RONALD BLUM Associated Press

NEW YORK — Baseball is changing at a dizzying speed in 2026 with the arrival of robot umpires, the return home of the Tampa Bay Rays and an alphabet soup of networks televising games in perhaps the last season before a labor shutdown.

Venezuela beats the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title

Venezuela beats the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title

  • Associated Press

Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in the ninth.

MLB Free Agency: Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

MLB Free Agency: Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

  • STEPHEN HAWKINS Associated Press

Tarik Skubal could become a free agent for the first time after the World Series next fall, along with Freddy Peralta, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Randy Arozarena.

MLB teams aren't rushing to copy Toronto's contact-hitting blueprint

MLB teams aren't rushing to copy Toronto's contact-hitting blueprint

    Toronto had a .265 team batting average last year and nearly became the first World Series champion since the 2018 Boston Red Sox to lead the major leagues in batting.

    Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

    Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

      Defensive positioning and ballpark dimensions are two of the biggest factors in the decline of doubles and triples in Major League Baseball.

      Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

      Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

        It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.

        It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background

        It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background

          Batting average once defined greatness. Now, OPS and power numbers often matter more.

          Photos from Major League Baseball spring training

          Photos from Major League Baseball spring training

            Spring training exhibition games have begun in Major League Baseball.

            Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

            Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

              Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field, has died at the age of 89. 

              Tony Clark resigns as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms

              Tony Clark resigns as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms

                Tony Clark intends to resign as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union's deliberations said Tuesday.

                Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires, but human touch still matters

                Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires, but human touch still matters

                SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that's coming to stadiums this summer.

                Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

                Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

                Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, center fielders who exceled at the plate and with their gloves, were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

                Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to Baseball Hall of Fame

                Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to Baseball Hall of Fame

                As of Monday evening, Beltrán had been picked on 89.2% of ballots revealed early on Ryan Thibodaux’s online vote-tracker, while Jones was at 83%.

                It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency and changed sports forever

                It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency and changed sports forever

                No one could have predicted that the 65-page decision issued Dec. 23, 1975, by arbitrator Peter Seitz would lead to an upheaval that made thousands of players multimillionaires.

                Jeff Kent elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fall short

                Jeff Kent elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fall short

                Jeff Kent has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short.

                Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

                Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

                Howie Kendrick, Daniel Murphy and Rick Porcello also are among the first-time eligible, joined by Shin-Soo Choo, Edwin Encarnación, Gio González, Alex Gordon, Nick Markakis and Hunter Pence.

                Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested

                Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested

                For every legal bet in the Dominican Republic, officials estimate there are countless more illegal ones.

                DeGrom, Acuña voted MLB's top comeback players; Díaz, Chapman best relievers

                DeGrom, Acuña voted MLB's top comeback players; Díaz, Chapman best relievers

                Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom was voted American League Comeback Player of the Year and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. earned the National League honor Thursday night.

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                Shatel: The scene in OKC, where Kent Pavelka and Nebraska basketball ponder and play for history

                UFC brings MMA to White House, home of a president who favors cage-match politics

                UFC brings MMA to White House, home of a president who favors cage-match politics

                Payton Sandfort witnesses Nebraska history, surprises brother Pryce on whirlwind day

                Payton Sandfort witnesses Nebraska history, surprises brother Pryce on whirlwind day

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                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                Ohtani wins 4th MVP award, getting NL honor, as Judge gets 3rd AL accolade

                Ohtani wins 4th MVP award, getting NL honor, as Judge gets 3rd AL accolade

                Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time.

                Guardians' Antonetti focusing on improving team as Clase and Ortiz face charges

                Guardians' Antonetti focusing on improving team as Clase and Ortiz face charges

                Ortiz pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, and both players have maintained their innocence through their attorneys. Bettors allegedly made at least $460,000 off the rigged pitches.

                Pirates' Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award while Tigers' Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

                Pirates' Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award while Tigers' Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

                Skenes is the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and baseball's premier pitching prize the next.

                MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

                MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

                Two MLB pitchers were indicted on charges they took bribes to give sports bettors advance notice of the types of pitches they’d throw and intentionally tossed balls instead of strikes.

                Top photos from the World Series parade in Los Angeles

                Top photos from the World Series parade in Los Angeles

                Photo highlights from the World Series parade in Los Angeles, after the Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games.

                Key moments from the Dodgers' wild World Series Game 7 win over the Blue Jays

                Key moments from the Dodgers' wild World Series Game 7 win over the Blue Jays

                Late homers by Miguel Rojas and Will Smith rallied the Dodgers past the Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in one of the wildest Game 7s in World Series history.

                Dodgers rally against Blue Jays in Game 7 to repeat as World Series champions

                Dodgers rally against Blue Jays in Game 7 to repeat as World Series champions

                Will Smith homered in the 11th, and the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in Game 7 to become the first team in a quarter century to win consecutive World Series.

                Foot note in the outfield: Toronto's Davis Schneider skips shoes a day before playing for title

                Foot note in the outfield: Toronto's Davis Schneider skips shoes a day before playing for title

                Toronto's Davis Schneider has a unique ritual. On Thursday, he walked barefoot around Rogers Centre before the World Series resumed against the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

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