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Were there robot umpires at MLB?

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Robot umpires, or automated ball-strike systems, debuted at the MLB All-Star Game, allowing teams to challenge umpire calls. The technology has been tested in minor leagues since 2021 and is expected to be integrated into regular season MLB games soon.

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MLB introduces "robot umpires" in All-Star Game

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  • MLB introduced the automated ball-strike system, or 'robot umpires,' at the All-Star Game.
  • The system allows players to challenge balls and strikes called by the home plate umpire. 13s
  • Robot umpires have been used in minor leagues since 2021 and were tested in spring training for major league players. 19s
  • Players with prior experience found the system easy to use and saw strategic value in the challenge process. 45s
  • There is potential for the automated system to be integrated into regular season MLB games soon. 59s
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MLB introduces "robot umpires" in All-Star Game
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CBS America
15 hours ago
MLB introduces "robot umpires" in All-Star Game

The MLB All-Star Game featured robot umpires, using high-tech cameras to call balls and strikes and allowing players to challenge umpire decisions.

MLB introduces "robot umpires" in All-Star Game
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CBS America
15 hours ago
MLB introduces "robot umpires" in All-Star Game

Robot umpires have been used in minor leagues since 2021 and could become common in MLB regular season games soon.

Robot umpires a sign of our changing world
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CBS America
2 days ago
Robot umpires a sign of our changing world

For the first time, an automated system monitored balls and strikes at the MLB All-Star Game, with umpires still making initial calls but teams able to challenge using the machine.

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