MLB says ball defect not linked to surge in home runs
MLB disclosed that a manufacturing flaw caused a yellow tint on some baseballs. The league emphasized that the defect does not directly cause balls to travel farther.
Officials noted that the recent spike in home runs is likely driven by other variables such as player strength and pitching trends.
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