CLEVELAND, Ohio — Robot umpires have not yet entered the chat, but their arrival is imminent.

Tuesday’s announcement that Major League Baseball will fully adopt an automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system beginning in 2026 sent shockwaves throughout baseball this week. But the news also means big league ballparks must get ready to accommodate the technology.

Guardians top Tigers 5-1, move into first place for first time since April

Replacement players parachute into push for the postseason: Guardians takeaways

Guardians vs. Tigers start Wednesday delayed by rainy weather; set for 7:15 p.m. first pitch

Prior to Wednesday’s Guardians game against the Tigers, the scoreboard at Progressive Field displayed several animations, giving those in the park a glimpse of what the ABS system

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