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The MLB app on my phone keeps excitedly broadcasting news about another dramatic “Home Run robbery!” My natural suspicions aroused I decided to “ask the Internet” and this is what I found. 1. Declining Fence Heights and Distances. Modern ballparks have trended toward shorter and more uniform fence heights, making robberies physically possible for more outfielders. Direct Impacts: Specific renovations have directly led to more robberies. For example, lowering the center field fence at Rogers Centre (10 to 8 feet) and Comerica Park (8.5 to 7 feet) immediately resulted in several successful "thefts" that would have been impossible with the old dimensions. Average Heights: The average wall height in center field is now 8.4 feet, making it the primary zone for robberies. In contrast, stadiums with higher walls, like Wrigley Field (up to 16 feet), are often "dead zones" where robberies almost never occur. 2. Increase in Fly Balls and "Wall Action" The "launch angle revolution" has resulted in more balls being hit in the air with enough distance to clear the fence, increasing the opportunity for a catch at the wall. Frequency: In the decade from 2005-2014, robberies occurred roughly once every 60 games; by 2019, that frequency increased to once every 29 games. 3. Advanced Defensive Positioning Teams now use Statcast data and analytics to position outfielders more effectively. Deeper Positioning: Outfielders are often positioned deeper than in previous eras (sometimes 5-9 feet deeper on average), which actually shortens the distance they must run to reach the wall in time for a jump. Training and Technology: Players receive detailed reports on their jump times, routes, and catch probabilities, allowing them to refine the "science and art" of tracking both the ball and the wall simultaneously.

Something about Don Jr. being given a new version of the Apprentice on Amazon..

Putin trying to have Trump get him a ceasefire so his Army could regroup after their terrible Winter/Spring offensive.

They pay Cade to be Superman.

Jansen has given up 3 walk-off dingers now. I don't recall that happening in such a short span in my lifetime. I remember when a Diamondback reliever (Kim?) gave up 2 in the world series in 2001. Glad I worked late and missed it

With Utah on a powerplay in 2OT, a bad turnover by Weegar allows Jack Eichel to go in on a break but he was stopped. So what does the Mammoth do with this second lease on life? They give up a shorthanded goal on the ensuing faceoff . r

Not necessarily true though. If the districts in the North flip the country, then the districts in the South can be restored. People have to stop worrying about the details of the win and Just find the straight line path. Win first and everything else can follow.

Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, its business as usual for Pig-King’s Brownshirt terror thugs.

But it also took Paolo being Superman to keep those guys in the game. It evened out between the two. Regardless, I wouldn't say that this win inspired much confidence since Duren was still largely a no show and the bench still isn't bringing much but they're alive still so we'll take it.

I’m not saying there’s no chance but it’s very, very slim they win on Friday. The reason is that despite Orlando being a tough matchup, JB refuses to make any changes or adjustments in order to maximize their chances to win. He’s taken the foolish approach of playing their game and focusing just on themselves thinking that’s good enough to win. There’s very little adjustment for their opponent. The same rotations, the same sets, same defensive assignments. There are buttons he can press to counter what the Magic is doing but he’s such a bad coach in game that he’s incapable of doing anything different.

Michkov assists on the series-winning OT goal that knocks out the Penguins.

The thing that gets me is that if you wanted to get good relief pitchers, they might like the idea of playing half of their games in what is generally considered - rightly or wrongly - a pitcher’s ballpark. But that just doesn’t seem to happen. Maybe there just aren’t that many good relief pitchers and they’re mercurial and flame out anyway. After all, almost relief pitchers are just failed starters. (and Jansen, cruelly, is the exception of the rule). I just wish there was a real way we could buy our way out of this situation.

A little sooner than I thought,but Kenley has already turned into Kahnle.

youre forgetting the part where orlando sucks. the pistons arent great, but they can definitely beat this orlando team.

down 5 with 1 second left and toronto calls timeout to call a play. are you kidding?

IDK, the Pistons still haven't played their best game and they've won 2. I wouldn't bet against them. Win Friday and come home for a game 7. At least make it interesting.

Use Finnegan or Vest as a closer? JV?

Orlando was 16-30 at the FT line. Had they shot 80% they win. Pistons are going to get smoked in Game 6.

stew switched on to him in that last sequence. you know, the one where banchero couldnt get a shot off? but yeah, lets try lavert or harris again. that worked.