The Dark Side of Data: MLB's iPad Restrictions a Necessary Evil Major League Baseball's decision to restrict the use of iPads in dugouts is a much needed step towards preventing the over reliance on data and artificial intelligence in sports.
For years, teams have been using these tablets to access video analysis and league provided data, with some even developing custom apps to aid in decision making.
However, as revealed by MLB executive vice president Morgan Sword's memo, this trend has gone too far.