MLB, spring training and Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred wants automated ball-strike system in majors by 2026 as MLB will test 'robot umps' this spring
A n automated ball-strike system (ABS), informally known as "robot umps," will be tested during this coming spring training, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred confirm
MLB to Test Robot Umpires in Spring Training, Could Use in Regular Season by 2026
Robot umpires will be further tested in spring training and could make their way to regular-season MLB games by 2026.
MLB to Test Automated Strike Zone in 2025 Spring Training, Eyes Full-Time Use in 2026
Major League Baseball is making strides toward potentially improving the accuracy of called strikes and balls. Per The Athletic's Evan Drellich,
MLB to test automated ball-strike challenge system at spring training ballparks in 2025
Commissioner Rob Manfred reaffirmed Wednesday that Major League Baseball plans to test the automated ball-strike system in major-league spring training next season, with an eye on regular-season implementation for 2026.
Automated strike zone could be coming to the MLB sooner than later
More accurate calls are a big goal for Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, who said the MLB is set to experiment with automated balls and strikes during spring training. The system won't be implemented at every spring training park,
MLB to test robo-ump challenge system at spring training, could implement it league-wide in 2026
Robot umpires are officially knocking on the door of MLB. Commissioner Rob Manfred told The Athletic's Evan Drellich on Wednesday that the league will test an automated ball-strike challenge system at spring training in 2025,
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Discusses Possible Relocation of Tampa Bay Rays
Things are getting dicey in the Tampa area for the Tampa Bay Rays. First, the Rays will spend the 2025 season in a temporary ...
Despite Delay On New Rays Ballpark Funding Vote, Manfred Says MLB Expansion Still On Track
Despite delays on a vote to formalize funding for a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred ...
MLB’s Rob Manfred on Rays future: ‘We’re committed to fans in Tampa Bay’
As the debate over a new stadium heats up, the commissioner says the league will allow time for area leaders to sort things ...
Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays’ ballpark situation
Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out the Rays’ ballpark situation following Hurricane Milton, and baseball ...
MLB will not play regular-season games in San Juan, Mexico City next year but 2025 opener in Tokyo still on
Major League Baseball has scrapped plans to play regular-season games in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Mexico City next year, ...
Roki Sasaki's Agent Slams Reports That Star Pitcher Has Deal With Dodgers
The rumors are flying regarding Japaneses free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki leading some front-office executives to bring them ...
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Commissioner Manfred discusses Rays' ballpark situation, expansion timeline and more
The Rays will be playing their home games at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., during the 2025 season. That much ...
Roki Sasaki's signing timeline comes into focus as Rob Manfred shares update on Japanese phenom
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said on Wednesday that it appears right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki will not ...
Rob Manfred gives Rays 2026 deadline for stadium plan, says league expansion still proceeding
The Rays were planning to move to a new stadium in St. Petersburg for 2028, but in the wake of Hurricane Milton, things have ...
When will Major League Baseball expand?
The Larry H. Miller Company continues to position Salt Lake City for an expansion franchise. Backers of an effort to bring ...
Rob Manfred strongly addresses doubts on Athletics’ Las Vegas move
The Athletics will play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for multiple seasons. After their run in Oakland came to an ...