Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

GLENDALE, Ariz. — All those missing doubles and triples, well, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts thinks he knows where at least some of them went. Over the fence. “I think that guys chase exit ...
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The gapper is dead: Who killed the double and triple — and what can MLB do about it?

Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill makes a diving catch. Armed with analytics, teams are playing outfielders deeper than ever, and it's contributed to significant decreases in doubles and triples.