Though that was once largely considered out of the bounds of possibility, MLB games officiated by so-called “robot umpires” are now closer to reality than ever before. Starting this week ...

It's a way to correct the most egregious mistakes, and it does it quickly. MLB's umpires are very good -- they're the best in the world at what they do -- and they're getting better too.

Robot Umpires Are Getting Their First MLB Test During Spring Training TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring ...