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Podcast: Common Folk
Episode: Death of the Human Element? MLB’s Robot Revolution
Description: Is baseball losing its soul or finally getting it right? This week on the Common Folk Podcast, the crew tackles MLB’s official move to implement the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System for the 2026 season. Ben is firmly in the "keep it human" camp, arguing that the beauty of the game lies in the drama of a missed call and a manager’s heated ejection. Meanwhile, Andy and Morgan dive into the logistics: can a machine truly account for a hitter's height in real-time, and will a 15-second challenge window actually speed up the game?. Grab a cold one and joi...