Orioles seek technology improvement after Alonso's foul call against Yankees
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:07 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.
- 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
"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- 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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