Is MLB using different balls and how is it affecting run totals in games?

The season is barely a month old, yet dialogue surrounding much of MLB has little to do with homeruns or winning streaks or no-hitters. Not up in here. The hot topic is the cold offensive start for Major League hitters and the lack of runs being tallied. The likely culprit? A 5oz, stretched-leather hide, round projectile with 108 stitches — better known as a ML Baseball. Historic Drought The Southwestern U.S. may be experiencing a drought approaching historic levels, but they're not by their lonesome. Big league baseball is also drudging through the muck when it comes ...