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MLB to Test Automated Strike Zone in 2025 Spring Training, Eyes Full-Time Use in 2026

Major League Baseball is making strides toward potentially improving the accuracy of called strikes and balls.

Per The Athletic's Evan Drellich, commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB plans to test the automated ball-strike system in spring training next season, potentially implementing the system in the regular season by 2026.

"I would be interested in having it in '26," Manfred said.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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