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MLB

The Umpire Channel Founder Isn’t Worried About the Robot Umps

Umpire Channel founder Noah Katz found the job at 16. At Fanatics Fest, he told WBN why the robot umps don’t worry him one bit.

Jul 21st, 2026

Mexico, Liga Mexicana de Beisbol

LMB Fines Umpiring Crew For Using “Ghost Runner” In Extra Innings In Diablos-Piratas Tilt

When the Diablos Rojos del Mexico and Piratas de Campeche went to extra innings on […]

Apr 19th, 2026

MLB

Reds Manager Francona Wants Players to Ignore ABS Test Run. ‘It just muddies the waters’

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona says he’s told players not to […]

Feb 22nd, 2025

MLB

Players 1, Umpires 0: Cubs hurler Cody Poteet makes first ABS challenge in spring training and wins

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he […]

Feb 20th, 2025

MLB

With Spring Training Test of Automatic Ball/Strike Challenges, MLB Retains Human Element of Umpiring

This is a test of the Automatic Ball/Strike Challenge System. This is only a test. […]

Feb 20th, 2025

Korea Baseball Organization

Korea Baseball Organization Umpires Caught Covering Up Missed Call

Head coach, Matt Williams of KIA Tigers talks with umpires. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images) […]

Apr 16th, 2024

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