New Rules and TV Changes in Baseball

May 6, 2026, 14:40

Introduction

Baseball has new rules for strikes. Also, the games will be on new TV channels in 2026.

Main Body

Computers now decide if a ball is a strike. This is the Automated Strike Zone. Some pitchers find this hard. They must change how they throw the ball. Experts use data to find the best players. Kyle Harrison is better because his ball moves up. Jack Leiter is also playing well. Some players are still learning how to throw better. NBC and Peacock will show the games in 2026. They will show Sunday Night Baseball and the big playoffs. This is a big change for how people watch the sport.

Conclusion

Baseball is using more data for players. NBC will show more games in the future.

Learning

⚡ THE 'FUTURE' POWER-UP

In the text, we see: "NBC and Peacock will show the games in 2026."

When we talk about things that are 100% happening later, we use WILL + Action.

How it works:

I will play → (Future)
They will show → (Future)
It will change → (Future)

Spot the difference:

Now: Computers decide.
Future: NBC will show.

Simple Rule: Don't change the action word after 'will'. Just add it to the front!

Example: Play $\rightarrow$ will play Watch $\rightarrow$ will watch

Vocabulary Learning

ball

a round object used in games

Example:The coach taught the kids how to keep the ball in the air.

strike

a hit that ends a batter's turn

Example:The batter was out after a fast strike.

games

activities for fun or competition

Example:We played many games after school.

a device that shows programs

Example:They watched the game on the TV.

channel

a TV station or program line

Example:The game was on a new channel.

computer

a machine that processes information

Example:The computer decided if the ball was a strike.

decide

to choose or determine something

Example:She will decide which team to support.

pitcher

a player who throws the ball in baseball

Example:The pitcher threw a fast ball.

throw

to send a ball with force

Example:He will throw the ball to the catcher.

data

facts or numbers collected for study

Example:The coach used data to improve the team.

player

someone who participates in a game

Example:Every player needs to practice daily.

watch

to look at something attentively

Example:We will watch the game together.