Orioles seek technology improvement after Alonso's foul call against Yankees
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles are advocating for improved technology in MLB following a controversial foul call on Pete Alonso's deep fly ball during their game with the New York Yankees. The call was upheld after a review, leading to frustration from Alonso and manager Craig Albernaz. Alonso stated that better technology, similar to the pylon cam in football, could help clarify such calls. Baltimore lost the game 5-3 after the ruling, which occurred with the game tied at 3. Players have criticized the league for not utilizing available technology to settle disputes over fair or foul calls.
- •Orioles faced Yankees on August 20.
- •Pete Alonso's fly ball ruled foul in the seventh inning.
- •Call maintained despite replays showing possible fair view.
- •Game tied at 3 before Yankees scored two in the eighth.
- •Manager Albernaz and pitcher Chris Bassitt voiced frustrations.
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Does baseball need even more technology for plays like Pete Alonso's disputed fly ball?
- 3:47 PMCBS MLB — 'We have all the technology': Pete Alonso calls out MLB after disputed home run call in Orioles-Yankees game
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles call for more technology after Pete Alonso’s near-homer is ruled foul vs. Yankees
"Pete Alonso skipped sideways toward first base while his drive sailed toward the foul pole in left field. Alonso's deep fly was ruled foul, and the call stood after a review in Baltimore's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. If baseball were to start using additional technology on fly balls like these, it would have to be developed, tested and installed by MLB, according to a person with knowledge of the issue.
"Major League Baseball now uses technology to confirm or overturn balls and strikes. Is it time for something similar around the foul poles?
"Alonso's would-be go-ahead home run in the seventh was ruled a foul ball and the Orioles went on to lose on Wednesday
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:41 PMDoes baseball need even more technology for plays like Pete Alonso's disputed fly ball?
Pete Alonso skipped sideways toward first base while his drive sailed toward the foul pole in left field. Alonso's deep fly was ruled foul, and the call stood after a review in Baltimore's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. If baseball were to start using additional technology on fly balls like these, it would have to be developed, tested and installed by MLB, according to a person with knowledge of the issue.
- CBS MLBAug 20, 2026, 3:47 PM'We have all the technology': Pete Alonso calls out MLB after disputed home run call in Orioles-Yankees game
Alonso's would-be go-ahead home run in the seventh was ruled a foul ball and the Orioles went on to lose on Wednesday
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:07 PMOrioles call for more technology after Pete Alonso’s near-homer is ruled foul vs. Yankees
Major League Baseball now uses technology to confirm or overturn balls and strikes. Is it time for something similar around the foul poles?
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