Francona is giving the Reds’ starters more leeway to pitch in the sixth and seventh innings. It cost the Reds a game last week in San Francisco, but it’s also paved the way for wins and standout games ...

Once the 20 seconds are up, your hands should be clean and the party wraps up. “The song and disco lights abruptly stop,” says MacKenzie. “Everything returns to normal—like nothing ever happened.” ...