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MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions

Major League Baseball has moved to restrict the use of AI in dugouts, sparking debate about technology's role in sports.

By · Published July 19, 2026 at 20:38 UTC · Updated July 20, 2026 at 06:26 UTC

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MLB restricted and outlawed the use of dugout iPads to prevent the use of generative AI for in-game strategy. The league took this action after reports that teams, including the Mets, used an AI loophole and expensive programs to call pitches.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

Major League Baseball has implemented new restrictions on the use of AI via dugout iPads. The move comes after reports that some teams, including the New York Mets, were using AI to assist with in-game decision-making.

Coverage emphasizes the league's efforts to curb the use of AI for strategic purposes during games. Reports from Yahoo Sports, the New York Post, and AP News highlight the involvement of the Mets and other teams in utilizing AI through dugout iPads.

What to watch next: The impact of these restrictions on team strategies and the potential for further regulations regarding technology in sports.

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Questions people are asking

Which teams were using AI in the dugout?

The New York Mets were among the teams using AI via dugout iPads before the MLB crackdown.

What type of AI was being used?

Coverage does not yet specify the type of AI programs used by teams.

How will this ban affect in-game strategies?

The ban on AI in dugouts will likely force teams to rely more on traditional methods for in-game decision-making.

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