MLS playoffs that once stretched into late fall and early winter will now finish in May, reducing both deep-cold games and extreme summer heat exposure. Weather was a factor, but not the main driver. This shift quietly reshapes the environments around MLS’s biggest matches!

Based on the latest forecast, here are the projected winds above Wrigley Field at kickoff. This is at 45 feet (top of the uprights) Field level looks similar, though speeds are a bit lower. Who will #playthewind best?

Michigan vs Northwestern vs Wrigley Winds? Wrigley is one of MLB’s windiest venues, and the forecast calls for 16 mph winds with 25 mph gusts around kickoff. A unique environment both teams will have to navigate. #playthewind sports.yahoo.com/article/mich...

With the MLB MVPs announced tonight, we looked at OUR home run rankings. AL MVP Finalist Cal Raleigh led MLB with 60 HRs breaking records, also had 7 (most) taken away by the wind! Watch here → tinyurl.com/2s46edpt Ian Happ also finished with 7, thanks to the Wrigley winds. #playthewind #mlb

If you're interested in baseball and not yet following Weather Applied Metrics, @weatherapplied.com, you should. And take a look on their blog post about the effect of the atmosphere on home runs. blog.weatherapplied.com/impact-of-at...

THIS DAY IN HISTORY 20 years ago, Soldier Field hosted what became known as the Wind Game 🌪️. Gusts over 40 mph reshaped ball flight, pushed kicks off-course, and held the 49ers to 1 of 13 passing. 💨🏈 A clear example of atmospheric forces impacting the game! #playthewind

Two new blogs are live: 🏟️ The first sets the stage for how we will approach quantifying atmospheric effects on a variety of sports ⚾ In the second, we use our technology to apply that approach to a home run shot in baseball Check out the results! blog.weatherapplied....

Cam Little with a new record.

As we move into November, the weather begins to be a bigger factor in the kicking game. Those who ply their trade in controlled climates have an edge.

Given that it will be in the 40s in Toronto this weekend, the roof will probably be closed for games 6-7. So this is the last game with weather in the 2025 season. Already interesting!

Championship Round | T-Mobile Park | Oct 15 Varsho ripped a 104 mph line drive that hit off the fence in right-center. An open roof and a 7 mph wind blowing out... but the ballpark redirected airflow back toward home at lower levels, taking just enough off it to keep it in play 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: −𝟴 𝗳𝘁

Divisional Round | Dodger Stadium | Oct 8 Kyle Schwarber’s second homer of the night left the bat at 109 mph on a 42° launch, soaring 153 feet high. A mild 8 mph wind blowing out at 👀 Dodger Stadium gave it the extra carry needed to clear the top of the wall. 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: +𝟵 𝗳𝘁

Divisional Round | Yankee Stadium | Oct 7 Judge hooked one down the left-field line that clanged off the foul pole. A 17 mph wind blowing out with a gentle push to the right kept it fair. A signature playoff moment with a little help from the 🌬️ 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: +4 ft (distance), +𝟭 𝗳𝘁 (𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁)

Top Weather Impacted Plays of the 2025 MLB #Postseason As we count down to Game 1 of the #WorldSeries on Friday, we’re highlighting one play from each round of the playoffs that was most shaped by the weather. First up: the Wild Card Round

The wind was only 12 mph at Wrigley, but most of the time, there's at least some kind of crosswind. For many fly balls a 12 mph wind might work like 6 mph in the direction of the ball. But that was straight into a pure 12 mph headwind headed from the right center gap directly at home plate.

Aaron Judge on his home run last night, jokingly (after noting the wind): “I guess a couple ghosts out there helped kind of keep that fair” Judge’s home run was pushed 1 foot to the right by wind, creating a home run, per Statcast 👻 looking out for the 👨‍⚖️

WAM Wind Impact POTW: Great American Ball Park, September 25 Noelvi Marte got a little help from the wind to rob this potential game-tying HR in the 9th. A 5 mph breeze put Bryan Reynolds’ blast just within reach. 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: -𝟭𝟭 𝗳𝘁 #weatherapplied #playthewind www.mlb.com/video/bryan-...

Altitude changes everything. As you climb from Atlanta to Denver to Mexico City, pressure drops and the 🌍 atmosphere reshapes how far the ball can fly ⚾️⛳️🏈 Read more: blog.weatherapplied.... #weatherapplied

WAM Wind Impact POTW: Coors Field, September 20 Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) hits his 400th career HR with NO help from the wind! 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: -𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝘁 This 485 ft bomb would've measured closer to 👀 510 ft on a calm night in Denver.

Daylen Lile’s inside-the-park home run was blown in 10 ft by wind, per Statcast, preventing an over-the-wall home run But he still got the HR!

Here come the autumn winds… Tuesday gave us the #1 MOST wind-impacted play of the 2025 MLB Season thus far! On a windy day at Nationals Park, a 24 mph wind knocked Braves Ha-Seong Kim’s hit back a whopping 98 FEET from where it would have landed in calm conditions. #playthewind #weatherapplied

WAM Wind Impact POTW: Truist Park, September 12 Yordan Álvarez hit one at 103 mph with a 29° launch angle, a HR 74% of the time! But this time it was a fly out, as Truist Park’s wind knocked it down. 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: -𝟮𝟯 𝗳𝘁 #weatherapplied #playthewind

❔How do temperature, pressure, and humidity alter ball flight... and how much does it actually matter? Find out more about how weather impacts sports in our latest blog: blog.weatherapplied.com/how-atmosphe... #weatherapplied

WAM Wind Impact POTW: Oracle Park, August 28 Giants’ Willy Adames hit a deep fly that carried into the seats thanks to a 12 mph wind blowing out. The ball’s 111 ft apex caught the free-flowing currents, giving it the extra push. 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: +𝟭𝟬 𝗳𝘁 www.mlb.com/video/shota-...

Right on the shores of Lake Michigan, there is likely to be significant impact from the wind on play for the @chicagostars.com and their opponents! Will it provide a home-field advantage, or even the playing-field?

I'll add this point: last year, Bobby Witt Jr led the majors in wind-prevented homers. Cal Raleigh was tied for second. This year, Cal Raleigh leads the majors in wind-prevented homers, and Witt is tied for second. Judge isn't exactly helped by the wind, but he isn't hurt as badly as the other two.

Same swing, different result. Our latest blog examines how weather conditions alter air density, ultimately shaping the game. Temperature, pressure, humidity, and altitude all play a role. #weatherapplied blog.weatherapplied.com/how-atmosphe...

WAM Wind Impact POTW: George M Steinbrenner Field, August 20 Trent Grisham hit a ball at 105 mph with a 46° launch and 163 ft apex, usually an out (xBA .110). At Steinbrenner Field, the shorter stands let the wind affect flight sooner, and a 5 mph breeze gave it extra carry. Wind Impact: +17 ft

Heading to #Saberseminar25 today. :⁠-⁠) @saberseminar.bsky.social

Let's talk about how the weather could affect this game! The wind above the stadium is forecasted for 260° up to about 20 mph. That's extremely typical for Oracle Park. @weatherapplied.com we've worked a lot of games at Oracle Park in similar conditions, so we know pretty much what to expect.

Check out @weatherapplied.com's own Abhi Kesbhat presenting TOMORROW at the 2025 Saberseminar. He'll be sharing some metrics looking at better quantifying the chaotic nature of the wind's impact on Fly Balls and HR probability. Who else will be there?

WAM Wind Impact POTW: Sutter Health Park, August 13 Junior Caminero launched a ball at 103 mph with a towering 47° angle... usually a sure out. But an 8 mph tailwind helped it clear the wall for a HR! Wind Impact: +29 ft www.mlb.com/video/junior...

WAM Wind Impact Play of the Week Fenway Park, August 5 KC’s Bobby Witt Jr. hit a deep drive to left-center that would have cleared the Green Monster, but an 11 mph wind blowing in caused it to hit off the wall. Wind Impact: -14 ft #weatherapplied

The Cubs 1st baseman Michael Busch talks with John Smoltz about the mindset needed to play with the wild 🌬️ winds at Wrigley! youtu.be/tWyZWcQdfdw?... #playthewind #ChicagoCubs

🚨 WAM is heading to Saberseminar 2025. We're excited to present and interested in your feedback! Come say hello. "Beyond Park Factors: Quantifying Weather Impact for HR Metrics and Wind-Driven Chaos"

Ball flight is never just about launch angle and velocity... Air density shapes drag and Magnus forces—weather variables that can shift outcomes in sports. blog.weatherapplied.com/the-aerodyna... #weatherapplied

In 2023 with Seattle, Suárez led all of MLB with 6 wind-denied homers. During his stint with the D-Backs? Zero. Welcome back! #weatherapplied #playthewind

WAM Wind Impact Play of the Week: T-Mobile Park, August 1 In his first game back with the Mariners, Eugenio Suárez got a windy welcome. This deep drive, a HR in calm conditions, was knocked down by the wind for an out. Wind Impact: -10 ft #weatherapplied www.mlb.com/video/phil-m...

WAM Wind Impact Play of the Week: Comerica Park, July 25 Springer’s 109 mph, 33° launch angle drive is a HR 96% of the time—but an 11 mph wind blowing in turned a would-be-homer into a 410 ft fly out. Wind Impact: –25 ft www.mlb.com/video/keider... #weatherapplied

Our first draft Saberseminar schedule is out here, with neat talks from: - @pobguy.bsky.social on torpedo bats - Josh Kalk from the Twins - the Chiba Lotte Marines on NPB sabermetrics - @srbrown70.bsky.social on batter swing decisions and many more! www.saberseminar.com/schedule/

The trajectory of a ball in flight isn’t just physics—it’s atmospheric physics. Air density affects drag and interacts with spin via the Magnus effect. Every weather shift changes how the ball moves. Learn more: blog.weatherapplied.com/the-aerodyna... #weatherapplied

WAM Wind Impact Play of the Week: Wrigley Field, July 20 Happ’s fly ball would’ve cleared the fence by 10 ft in calm conditions—but a 15 mph wind blowing in turned a 2-run HR extending the Cubs lead, instead into a fly out. Wind Impact: –25 ft www.mlb.com/video/garret... #weatherapplied

How does weather shape ball flight? Drag, spin, and air density all play a role — and it starts with physics. New article is up... laying the foundation for weather aerodynamics in sport ⚾️⛳🎾 blog.weatherapplied.com/the-aerodyna... #playthewind #weatherapplied

Weather can shape the game! Check out this video from Golf Digest featuring players across #PGA discussing how the wind impacts their strategy and play. 🌬️⛳️ Windy links conditions for #TheOpen2025 at Royal Portrush are testing the field x.com/GolfDigest/s...

Curious what Weather Applied Metrics actually does? This blog is a good place to start! 🌤️Real weather data. 🏈Real impact on sports. blog.weatherapplied.com/weather-appl... #weatherapplied

Chelsea vs PSG, Club World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, this is what the wind looks like at 6 ft above the field. The team on the south end of the stadium is facing a mild headwind, the team on the north side has a slight tail wind.

“It definitely got a bit breezy out there at times … That’s something that’s got to be factored in on pretty much every shot.” — via @reuters.com www.reuters.com/sports/golf/...

We’re starting a blog — learn about wind and weather impact the sports you love to watch and play! From CFD models to live sports insights, Weather Applied Metrics is making the invisible visible. Read our first post now! blog.weatherapplied.com/weather-appl... #weatherapplied

Fluminense v Chelsea at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, here's what the wind looks like at field level right now. Crosswinds from 1-5 mph. North side of the stadium is to the right in this graphic.

This week’s WAM Wind Impact play of the week is 7/1 in Seattle thanks to an open roof! Salvador Pérez hit what looked like a sure home run to center, but the wind knocked it 16 feet back into the park. But it wasn’t just a flyout at the fence