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11/18/2025

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07/16/2025

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03/29/2025

Interesting take on robot umps...

Machines may soon be calling balls and strikes, but it turns out human fallibility is worth preserving.

03/22/2025

The aren't going anywhere, at least for the spring

The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS), which uses Hawk-Eye technology was rolled up from the minors into the majors for an experimental run.

03/15/2025

We all have "one of those days"

Hey, it's spring training for umpires too.

03/08/2025

Intriguing video on and the

Are Umpires Recognized In The National Baseball Hall Of Fame? Have you ever considered the role of umpires in the game of baseball? In this engaging video, w...

03/08/2025

Let's hear for these fine ladies! 'shistorymonth

Three experienced World Lacrosse officials – Cheryl MacNeill, Carolyn Toll, and Mara Wager – were on the crew umpiring the final of the 2025 Women’s Lacrosse League Championship Series on […]

03/01/2025

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03/01/2025

Looks like Max is not an early fan

Max Scherzer, 40, made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, but it was also his first appearance on the mound in Major League Baseball's Automatic Ball-Strike system era, and though he lost two challenges, he still struck out four in two innings.

02/22/2025

Most of us saw this coming, now it has arrived. Have we entered the brave new world of officiating?

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. The robo-umps have arrived. Plus: The drama in Boston took off after our last edition, we get you ready for fantasy baseball and Ken has thoughts on the Blue Jays and Vladi...