Evidence Suggests That MLB Quietly Altered Baseball Mid-Season Leading Do More Home Runs

MLB's offense has increased dramatically in recent weeks, raising questions about a 'juiced' ball

MLB offense has surged dramatically since early June 2026, with research showing baseball drag is at its lowest since 2019, adding over 10 feet to hits.

Evidence Suggests That MLB Quietly Altered Baseball Mid-Season Leading Do More Home Runs

Jun 20, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; A bucket of baseballs sit on the field before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Miami Marlins before the game at loanDepot Park. As the old saying goes, “chicks dig the long ball.” As it turns out, dudes also dig the long ball; in fact, the home run is widely considered the most exciting play in baseball. With that in mind, you could understand why Major League Baseball would want more home runs i…

MLB Ball Juiced Again? 2026 Data Shows Mid-Season Change

In the aftermath of the 2017 season, which saw a record 6,105 home runs, Major League Baseball purchased Rawlings to gain greater control over the manufacturing process and the