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MLB will test a new strike zone challenge system during spring training in 2025 that combines human umpires with technology and allows teams three challenges per game. A new women's professional baseball league, set to launch in 2026, has named 97-year-old AAGPBL alum Maybelle Blair as its honorary chair, and is organizing scouting and a draft for next year. Both initiatives aim to improve the game by embracing innovation and honoring the sport's history.
New Women's Baseball League Appoints 97-Year-Old AAGPBL Alum as Honorary Chair
The WPBL has named 97-year-old AAGPBL alum Maybelle Blair as the honorary chair of its advisory board. Set to launch in 2026 with six teams, the league aims to honor women's baseball history while creating new opportunities for the sport.
MLB to Pilot Hybrid Strike Zone Challenge System Next Spring
MLB will test a hybrid strike zone challenge system during 2025 spring training, allowing teams three challenges per game. The move, confirmed by Commissioner Rob Manfred, aims to enhance call accuracy by integrating human judgment with technology.