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Robot umpires are coming to MLB. Here’s how they work
Umpire Ryan Additon watches as a call is challenged using MLB’s ABS challenge system during the third inning of a spring training baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Houston Astros Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) RONALD BLUM | Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are coming to the… Continue reading
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MLB season preview: Robot umpires, Dodgers try for 3 in row, Rays return to Trop as lockout looms
New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette runs out of the dugout at the start of a spring training game against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) RONALD BLUM | Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball is changing at a dizzying speed in 2026 with… Continue reading
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Minnesota Twins release Liam Hendriks, Andrew Chafin and Gio Urshela from minor league contracts
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Liam Hendriks, left-hander Andrew Chafin and infielder Gio Urshela were released from minor league contracts by the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Minnesota signed the 37-year-old Hendriks to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training on Feb. 12. Hendriks allowed three runs, nine hits and five walks… Continue reading
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WNBA, players reach verbal agreement on new CBA after marathon negotiations
Mike Vorkunov and Sabreena Merchant | The Athletic NEW YORK — After more than a year of tumultuous negotiations, more than a week of nearly nonstop discussions, and another day of talks that stretched into the early morning, the WNBA and its players’ union came to a verbal agreement on the terms of a new collective bargaining… Continue reading
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NL East Preview: Phillies bring back core as they try to hold off new-look Mets, banged-up Braves
Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber reacts after hitting a two-run home run against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) MIKE FITZPATRICK | Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Still powered by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies are… Continue reading
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NL West Preview: Everyone is still chasing the Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts smiles as he walks to the teams dugout prior to the start of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) JANIE McCAULEY | Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dave Roberts spent much of spring training thinking… Continue reading
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