Grumpy Old Geeks Topics Generative AI Use in Professional Sports Topic Generative AI Use in Professional Sports 2 mentions in 1 episode MLB ban on teams using generative AI for in-game decisions like substitutions and pitch calling. Mentions 756: Log Off, Touch Grass & Touch Ass Jul 23, 2026 40:48 MLB officials have intervened to prevent teams from using generative AI apps for in-game strategy calls and recommendations. 41:44 As many as a third of the teams were using tablets for these unintended purposes.