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.

McCutchen and the Pirates faced off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 14, the third game of a four game series. Cubs left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd threw a chang