M.L.B. Tested Robot Umpires. Is This Really What Baseball Wants?
Here’s what we learned from the trial run of the Automated Ball-Strike challenge system.
Read more at The New York Times
Topics
-
Teams successful on 52.2% of ball/strike challenges during spring training robot umpire test
Teams won 52.2% of their ball/strike challenges during the spring training test of robot umpires, and catchers had a markedly better success rate than pitchers. Major League Baseball said ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
If you haven't kept up with MLB spring training, here's what fantasy baseball managers need to know
Have a fantasy baseball draft coming up but have no idea what's going on in the larger MLB world? Don't worry — Fred Zinkie is here to help.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
When is MLB Opening Day? California MLB stadiums ranked by quality, ticket prices.
Baseball is just around the corner but when is MLB Opening Day? What is the best ranked MLB stadium?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
After MLB's flurry of rule changes, what's next for America's pastime?
Baseball is looking a little different every year as technological innovations, society's shrinking attention span and big money marketing concerns creep into MLB.NBC News - 20h -
Dodgers boast best MLB team. But in fantasy baseball, is it smart to draft them?
Want to load up on Dodgers in a fantasy baseball league draft? You can't get both Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, but the rest of their teammates are up for grabs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Ben Starr REALLY Wanted This Voice Role | The First Berserker: Khazan
Ben Starr, voice of Khazan, stopped by the GameSpot studio to talk about why he wanted this role, being bad playing the game on camera, and what makes The First Berserker: Khazan stand out from ...GameSpot - 1d -
What Trump wants from Zelenskyy and Canada's new leader: Morning Rundown
Trump wants Zelenskyy to change his attitude. Who is Amy Gleason, the new DOGE administrator? DHS performs polygraph test on staff. Canada's new PM Mark Carney.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Aaron Rodgers really wants to be a Viking it seems
Aaron Rodgers seemingly wants to be a Viking, but do they want him? He is waiting to find out at the very least.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
8 Best Vacuums for Pet Hair (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.Wired - Mar. 12 -
30 MLB teams, 30 fantasy baseball deep sleepers for 2025 drafts
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don checks in on every MLB team to identify one deep sleeper drafters should know.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
What do women really want from men? I delved into romantasy and found a good few clues | Max Fletcher
In these novels, the heroes are – to borrow a term from the fandom – cinnamon rolls: soft-hearted, sweet and, yes, delicious. Feyre Archeron has many talents: she can skin a wolf and track a deer, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Robots build full-scale 3D-printed homes in 24 hours
California company "Azure Printed Homes" wants its 3D printing technology to help speed up the wildfire recovery efforts in the Los Angeles area. Its robots can print full-scale homes in 24 hours. ...CBS News - Mar. 8 -
CBS's adorable March Madness breakdancing robots finally made their glorious return
Everyone can rest easy. Now the tournaments can really begin.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
What time is Dodgers vs. Cubs? MLB schedule for Tokyo season opener, where to watch, TV channel, live stream
The 2025 Major League Baseball season gets started on TuesdayCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Former Iowa baseball pitcher called up by Los Angeles Dodgers for MLB's Tokyo Series.
Former Iowa baseball pitcher Jack Dreyer named to the 26-man roster by the Los Angeles Dodgers for MLB's Tokyo Series.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Fantasy Baseball Power Rankings: Where does each MLB team stand for the 2025 season?
With Opening Day just mere days away, fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski audits every MLB squad.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2025: Busts by proven MLB model that predicted Jordan Montgomery's struggles
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball busts that won't live up to their ADPCBS Sports - 16h -
MLB DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineups, advice for MLB Opening Day 2025
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with over $2 million in winnings, gives optimal MLB DFS lineup advice for 2025 MLB Opening DayCBS Sports - 6h -
Opening day on an international stage awaits Cubs’ Shota Imanaga: ‘Really want to think about this moment’
TOKYO — In the largely empty Tokyo Dome, Shota Imanaga stood on the mound during the Chicago Cubs’ workout Monday afternoon to get a sense of what he would feel in a much livelier atmosphere ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
MLB The Show 25 Adds Baseball Legends Ted Williams, James “Cool Papa” Bell, And More
It's a tradition for MLB The Show to add baseball legends to the game, and this year's title is no exception. Sony and San Diego Studio have unveiled some of the biggest names heading to MLB The ...GameSpot - Mar. 11 -
2025 MLB Predictions: World Series champion, MVP and Cy Young Award winners, Rookie of the Year picks
The Rotoworld Baseball staff makes their predictions for the 2025 MLB season.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
MLB's state of labor: What to know about 2026 CBA, including odds of salary cap, international draft, lockout
Labor negotiations have grown more contentious recently and neither the owners nor the MLBPA want to budgeCBS Sports - Mar. 10 -
2025 MLB predictions: Expert picks for every division, full standings projections as baseball season begins
Here are the predictions from our CBS Sports MLB staff for the 2025 seasonCBS Sports - 9h -
Major League Baseball removes references to 'diversity' from MLB Careers home page
Major League Baseball has removed references to “diversity” from its MLB Careers home page following an executive order by President Donald Trump that could lead to possible federal action against ...ABC News - 5d -
One team really, really wants the Bengals to trade Trey Hendrickson
There's one team that continues to pop up as having an interest in trading for Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2025: Sleepers by prediction model that called Willy Adames' huge year
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball sleepersCBS Sports - 16h -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top breakouts from model that nailed Jackson Merrill's strong season
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball breakoutsCBS Sports - 14h -
Texas Longhorns baseball passes key test, gets series win over No. 2 LSU Tigers
Texas Longhorns baseball is off to a hot start under new coach Jim Schlossnagle. UT's series win over No. 2 LSU was a key test passed for the Horns.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Dodgers vs Cubs: How to watch the MLB Tokyo Series with Sling
For less than the breakfast you'll want to order after the game, tune into the MLB Tokyo series with Sling.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Does Putin really want a ceasefire with Ukraine?
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees in principle to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but cautioned the terms still need to be worked out and emphasized any truce should pave ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
When is MLB Opening Day? Here's where Texas MLB stadiums rank among baseball teams
The Texas Rangers season opener is March 27 against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. USA TODAY Network ranked MLB's stadiums from 1-30.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
30 MLB teams, 30 players to fade at their fantasy baseball ADPs
It's not easy fading big-name players in fantasy baseball — luckily, Dalton Del Don can help.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Baseball stars come home as the MLB's season opener captivates Japan
Major League Baseball’s regular season kicked off on Tuesday with an opening pitch thrown from halfway around the world.NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Best Batting Stance To Use In MLB The Show 25
Road to the Show is one of the most popular game modes in MLB The Show 25 . The mode allows you to create your own player and ascend the ranks of Major League Baseball to eventually reach the big ...GameSpot - Mar. 18 -
MLB's highest paid left fielders for 2025 season: Ranking LF by salary
Who are the highest-paid Major League Baseball left fielders in 2025? Look at the top 10 MLB players at the position in average annual salary.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
'You want to play against the best' - Spencer on Sweden test
Northern Ireland defender Brodie Spencer says "you want to play against the best" ahead of Tuesday's friendly in Sweden.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Japanese baseball fans are crazy for Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. MLB has a plan to get them to root for every team
Shohei Ohtani is arguably the most popular athlete on the planet, and that superstardom has helped rapidly accelerate MLB's business in Japan.CNBC - 4d -
Purdue Baseball Hosts Michigan
It is still relatively early, but this weekend’s baseball series with Michigan is a significant test for the Boilermakers. After a 12-8 midweek win over Milwaukee Purdue enters the weekend at ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Vikings GM: McCarthy as QB1 is what 'we want'
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says J.J. McCarthy earning the starting quarterback is what the team wants, but he also wouldn't rule out future talks with free agent Aaron Rodgers.ESPN - 6h
More from The New York Times
-
Jimmy Butler’s Return to Miami Was All Hype and No Drama
Golden State needed Butler’s offense terribly, but he played like a man refusing to feed into what the masses wanted, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 13h -
What the Giants Have Embraced by Signing Russell Wilson
The former Super Bowl champion can provide New York with something the franchise has desperately craved.The New York Times - 13h -
Lionel Messi’s Trading Card Controversy Spurs a Loaded Question
Collectors have been left to wonder if someone other than the soccer superstar is signing his trading cards.The New York Times - 13h -
Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.
Group sports terms that share a common thread.The New York Times - 13h -
An N.C.A.A. Tournament Moment Years in the Making
The former N.B.A. star Jason Richardson was part of a championship team at Michigan State. Now his son, Jase, is eying his own slice of history.The New York Times - 13h
More in Sports
-
NFL expects more returns if kickoff pitch passes
The NFL competition committee is recommending making the dynamic kickoff rule permanent and moving touchbacks to the 35-yard line in hopes of generating even more returns.ESPN - 9m -
LeBron opens up on relationship with idol Jordan
LeBron James opened up about the current relationship between him and Michael Jordan as part of a wide-ranging interview that aired Wednesday on "The Pat McAfee Show."ESPN - 9m -
Police: UGA's Tuggle driving 107 mph upon arrest
Georgia wide receiver Nitro Tuggle was driving 107 mph before he was stopped and arrested by police on March 19, according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department incident report.ESPN - 9m -
New Giants QB Wilson: 'I expect to be the starter'
Russell Wilson said he expects to be the starting quarterback of a Giants team that also signed Jameis Winston as a free agent and could be in the market for a quarterback in this year's draft.ESPN - 9m -
Books set historically low win total for White Sox
The White Sox open the season with a consensus over/under of 53.5 wins, the lowest betting total for sportsbooks in over 35 years.ESPN - 9m