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Pacific Coast League to Test Check Swing Challenge in 2026

3/19/2026

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The Pacific Coast League will implement a Check Swing Challenge on May 5, 2026, using technology to track bat trajectory.
Each team has two challenges per at-bat.
Successful challenges are retained for future use.
The rollout will test minor league rules, including mid-at-bat timeouts and limited disengagement attempts for pitchers.
The Salt Lake Bees will debut the system on May 12, 2026, at home against El Paso.

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Story summary

The Pacific Coast League will implement a Check Swing Challenge on May 5, 2026, using technology to track bat trajectory.
Each team has two challenges per at-bat.
Successful challenges are retained for future use.
The rollout will test minor league rules, including mid-at-bat timeouts and limited disengagement attempts for pitchers.
The Salt Lake Bees will debut the system on May 12, 2026, at home against El Paso.