The Rules of Banana Ball: What fans need to know when they attend a game

What fans need to know when it comes to the Rules of Banana Ball as the season is set to start at the end of February.

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

NEW YORK (AP) — A scheduled spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians pitchers accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets and betray “America's pastime” will likely be postponed until ...

MLB umpires can request real-time feedback on ball-strike calls during 2026 season

The automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system will also allow umpires to flag a specific pitch to see if they got the call ...

ABS challenge system is coming to MLB: Here's what you need to know

Starting this season, batters, pitchers and catchers will have the ability to challenge ball and strike calls.

Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — 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 ...

Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase participated in rigged pitch scheme during playoff game, feds say

The former All-Star remains on the restricted list by Major League Baseball for his ties to illegal gambling ...
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What Are The MLB ABS System Guidelines For 2026? All You Need To Know

MLB releases the rules and guidelines concerning the use of the Automated Ball-Strike system for the 2026 season.
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Using AI technology to get kids outdoors

A newly invented toy ball aims to get kids having fun outdoors using artificial intelligence (AI) that allows them to create ...