The umpire called it a ball ... Granted, this is the same pitcher who began taking off his pants on the field the first time he was asked to prove that he was not using "sticky stuff" after ...

Seven’s Mitch Cleary revealed the story, before adding that umpire apologised to Ashcroft in due course and admitted he overstepped the mark. “The next day, an apology was issued and accepted ...

However, he recently called out umpires for being "terrible" and it doesn't sound like he is going to leave his fate in their hands. More news: Padres' Manny Machado Provides Massive Injury Update ...

In early testing, umpires wore ear buds and would hear “ball” or “strike,” then relay that to players and fans with traditional hand signals.The challenge system adds a wrinkle.

Major League Baseball players like to believe that they could call a game better than the umpire standing behind home plate. Now they’re finally getting a chance to prove it.

New this year, MLB installed a system frequently called "robot umpires," letting players challenge ... ugly uniforms (complete with see-through pants). This year brings more change, starting ...

It's time once again for the Grapefruit League! MLB spring training in Florida includes a strike zone challenge system in ...

Automated ball-strike system is being rolled out for spring training Players have 2 seconds to challenge calls and 2 chances per game If successful, system could be used for the regular season by ...

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is an advocate of the Automated Ball-Strike System, which potentially as early as 2026 could be used to aid MLB home plate umpires, but not replace them.