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).

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen made history in his latest game, which saw him meet a special fan. McCutchen hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning, putting the Pirates up 4-0 in the eventual 5-2 win at PNC Park on June 12.