MLB ADDS ROBO UMPIRE’S TO THE ALL STAR GAME

Robot umps in the All-Star Game. A glimpse at the future of baseball. https://t.co/XtYloTAxeO

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 9, 2025

The response to ABS reminds me of the initial response to the pitch clock. The it's-gonna-ruin-the-game crowd is out in full force, but eventually they come around to recognize: The game is better for it. There will be growing pains, yes, but the system will be a net positive.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 9, 2025