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Diamond_Dog

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19. I found this -

Reply to Brother Buzz (Reply #18)

Sun Apr 26, 2026, 07:43 PM

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The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system—often referred to as "robot umpires"—was not used during the Padres-Diamondbacks Mexico City series (April 25-26, 2026) because Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú lacked the necessary infrastructure, specifically the specialized 12 Hawk-Eye cameras and T-Mobile private 5G network required to track the pitch location precisely.

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I have watched several MLB preseason games so far and [View all] Diamond_Dog Mar 3 OP

Me too Auggie Mar 3 #1

Was watching the Guards-Dodgers game this afternoon Auggie Diamond_Dog Mar 3 #2

Wow. I was listening on radio ... Auggie Mar 3 #5

Yes, you're right, Auggie, the pitch I mentioned was in the 1st inning. Diamond_Dog Mar 3 #6

They used it last year in pre-season as well. I like it, too... Wounded Bear Mar 3 #3

I was amazed at how far off some calls the umps made were! Diamond_Dog Mar 3 #8

They are trained to look over the inside shoulder of the catcher... Wounded Bear Mar 3 #13

I like it too Brother Buzz Mar 3 #4

Yes it is very fast! Diamond_Dog Mar 3 #9

Count me in. True Dough Mar 3 #7

That's a good question! Diamond_Dog Mar 3 #10

Umpires are MLB's official representation on the field ... Auggie Mar 3 #11

There will always be live umpires on the field, at least in our lifetimes...nt Wounded Bear Mar 3 #14

I don't like it, but I didn't like the pitch or batters clocks Bristlecone Mar 3 #12

Apparently a whole lot of fans are getting behind the ABS challenge True Dough Mar 29 #15

Another game where the ump looks horrible True Dough Mar 31 #16

Here's a game from today where ABS proved pivotal... True Dough Sunday #17

The ABS system was missing at the Diamondbacks/Padres series in Mexico City Brother Buzz Sunday #18

I found this - Diamond_Dog Sunday #19

Thanks. They could have hauled the 12 Hawk-Eye cameras to Mexico City Brother Buzz Sunday #20