New York Mets writer Ben Yoel posted a video of Juan Soto flying out into deep right field during Friday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The crowd was sure that Soto hit the ball out of the park, but he was several feet short of the dinger.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen said via his X account that an MLB representative told him the baseballs being used this season are different due to higher seams, which are leading to more drag on the baseball (and less travel).

As fans wonder why MLB balls aren't traveling as far in 2025, Pirates stalwart Andrew McCutchen dropped some insider info on the stitching.