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MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent AI help with strategy. Ottavino says Mets were involved
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 17, 2026
· 3 min read
Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make strategy decisions, and former reliever Adam Ottavino said the New York Mets' use of technology helped prompt the move.The tablets have access to video and league-pr...
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Why this matters in The Piney Point
For Piney Point Village residents who follow baseball, the MLB's restriction on iPad use in dugouts may seem like a distant issue, but it has implications for the sport's integrity and the role of technology in the game. As a community within the Houston area, local baseball fans may be interested in how this decision affects the balance between human decision-making and technological advancements. The fact that the New York Mets, a team with a significant following, was involved in the development and use of AI-powered strategy tools raises questions about the extent to which technology is influencing the game. With the Astros being a prominent local team, fans may wonder if similar measures will be taken to ensure a level playing field in the league, and how this might impact the team's performance in upcoming games.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make strategy decisions, and former reliever Adam Ottavino said the New York Mets' use of technology helped prompt the move.The tablets have access to video and league-pr...
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