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Tapping, twirling and 'T' signs: Sports replays have a language all their own

Tapping, twirling and 'T' signs: Sports replays have a language all their own

  • DAVID BRANDT Associated Press

Every moment of any major sporting event can be dissected these days, with officials staring at a TV screen to review calls as much as they're watching the game.

Torrid day for umpire CB Bucknor, who has six calls overturned by ABS

Torrid day for umpire CB Bucknor, who has six calls overturned by ABS

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Torrid day for umpire CB Bucknor, who has six calls overturned by ABS

Automated Ball-Strike System sees 60.7% success rate in first MLB games

Automated Ball-Strike System sees 60.7% success rate in first MLB games

  • JOE REEDY Associated Press

Going into Thursday night's games, teams had a 60.7% success rate on challenges, going 17 of 28 through the first 10 games of the regular season.

Yankees' José Caballero loses first robot challenge of ball/strike call

Yankees' José Caballero loses first robot challenge of ball/strike call

  • JANIE McCAULEY Associated Press

New York's José Caballero thought for sure the pitch from Logan Webb had missed the strike zone, so he challenged — making major league history in the process.

Batter Up: Best new foods at major league ballparks

Batter Up: Best new foods at major league ballparks

    Eight MLB ballparks will have something new on offer this season, and that's not a reference to a franchise player. Levy Restaurants stopped by the Atlanta studios and let CNN Sport's Andy Scholes try out the new food and beverage offerings ahead of the new baseball season.

    ABS will create winners, losers among pitchers, batters who earned human calls

    ABS will create winners, losers among pitchers, batters who earned human calls

    • RONALD BLUM Associated Press

    Major League Baseball’s new Automated Ball-Strike System changes how pitches get called, and some players gain while others lose. On Wednesday night, it makes its regular-season debut.

    Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field, another Iowa game among MLB dates to watch in 2026

    Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field, another Iowa game among MLB dates to watch in 2026

    • JAY COHEN Associated Press

    Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers travel to Toronto for a World Series rematch in April, and Philadelphia hosts the All-Star Game in July as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary.

    MLB preview: Robot umpires, Dodgers try for 3-peat, Rays return to Trop

    MLB preview: Robot umpires, Dodgers try for 3-peat, Rays return to Trop

      NEW YORK — Baseball is changing at a dizzying speed in 2026 with the arrival of robot umpires, the return home of the Tampa Bay Rays and an alphabet soup of networks televising games in perhaps the last season before a labor shutdown.

      Venezuela: Venezuela claims first-ever World Baseball Classic title with win over US

      Venezuela: Venezuela claims first-ever World Baseball Classic title with win over US

        SHOTLIST: CARACAS, VENEZUELA (MARCH 18, 2026) (NIGHT SHOTS) 1. BASEBALL TEAM MEMBERS HOLDING TROPHY 2. VENEZUELANS WAVING FLAGS AS THEY CELEBRATE 3. BASEBALL TEAM MEMBERS SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM (TWO SHOTS) 4. VENEZUELAN INTERIM PRESIDENT DELCY RODRIGUEZ SPEAKING (Spanish) 5. VENEZUELANS CEL…

        Venezuela beats the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title

        Venezuela beats the United States to win its first World Baseball Classic title

          Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in the ninth.

          MLB Free Agency: Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

          MLB Free Agency: Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

            Tarik Skubal could become a free agent for the first time after the World Series next fall, along with Freddy Peralta, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Randy Arozarena.

            2026 MLB Season Preview: Team Predictions & Key Players

            2026 MLB Season Preview: Team Predictions & Key Players

              Bob Nightengale and Dan Sileo break down the 2026 season outlooks and odds for the Blue Jays, Orioles, and Phillies as they gear up for the upcoming campaign.

              MLB teams aren't rushing to copy Toronto's contact-hitting blueprint

              MLB teams aren't rushing to copy Toronto's contact-hitting blueprint

                Toronto had a .265 team batting average last year and nearly became the first World Series champion since the 2018 Boston Red Sox to lead the major leagues in batting.

                How MLB’s new ABS robot umpire system will change strike calls

                How MLB’s new ABS robot umpire system will change strike calls

                  MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.

                  Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

                  Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

                  Defensive positioning and ballpark dimensions are two of the biggest factors in the decline of doubles and triples in Major League Baseball.

                  How well do we know the starting lineups from past WBC Championship games?

                  How well do we know the starting lineups from past WBC Championship games?

                  To celebrate this year's WBC, we're bringing back the starting lineup challenge! Can we remember the lineup and starters of previous WBC-winning rosters? Follow along with Jomboy Media at theshownotes.jomboymedia.com JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Featuring: Dalton Feely, Joez…

                  Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

                  Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

                  It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.

                  Japan make final adjustments ahead of their WBC series opener against Taiwan

                  Japan make final adjustments ahead of their WBC series opener against Taiwan

                  Japan make final adjustments ahead of their WBC series opener against Taiwan

                  It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background

                  It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background

                  Batting average once defined greatness. Now, OPS and power numbers often matter more.

                  Dominant Dodgers' dynasty run might just be inevitable | The Show

                  Dominant Dodgers' dynasty run might just be inevitable | The Show

                  Joel Sherman's 'Three Things' for March 2nd, 2026 covers the Dodgers' budding dynasty, the reigning back-to-back World Series champions maintaining a top-ranked farm system and how the club …

                  MLB Season Preview: Dodgers Top Picks, Risks, and Values

                  MLB Season Preview: Dodgers Top Picks, Risks, and Values

                  Explore MLB season forecasts with top picks like the Dodgers at 32%, Seattle at 11%, and the Yankees at 9%, as Donnie and Joe break down the Kalshi markets.

                  Photos from Major League Baseball spring training

                  Photos from Major League Baseball spring training

                  Spring training exhibition games have begun in Major League Baseball.

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                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

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                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                  Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                  Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                  Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                  Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                  Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                  Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                  Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

                  Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

                  Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field, has died at the age of 89. 

                  Tony Clark resigns as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms

                  Tony Clark resigns as MLB players' union head as possible cap fight looms

                  Tony Clark intends to resign as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union's deliberations said Tuesday.

                  MLB Longest World Series Droughts

                  MLB Longest World Series Droughts

                  Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires, but human touch still matters

                  Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires, but human touch still matters

                  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that's coming to stadiums this summer.

                  Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

                  Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

                  Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, center fielders who exceled at the plate and with their gloves, were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

                  Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to Baseball Hall of Fame

                  Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones appear on track to gain election to Baseball Hall of Fame

                  As of Monday evening, Beltrán had been picked on 89.2% of ballots revealed early on Ryan Thibodaux’s online vote-tracker, while Jones was at 83%.

                  Naming MLB players that were never All-Stars is harder than you think (Scattegories)

                  Naming MLB players that were never All-Stars is harder than you think (Scattegories)

                  Dalton Feely, Justin Penik, Lucas D'Aversa, and Max take on an OFFSEASON edition of MLB Scattergories! Get The Chairman™ Pro Package for 20% OFF + Free International Shipping this holiday season with promo code JOMBOY at https://manscaped.com/jomboy #teammanscaped Watch Blitzball Battle 5 NO…

                  It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency and changed sports forever

                  It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency and changed sports forever

                  No one could have predicted that the 65-page decision issued Dec. 23, 1975, by arbitrator Peter Seitz would lead to an upheaval that made thousands of players multimillionaires.

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