Dive into the electrifying world of Major League Baseball as we break down a defining moment in pitching excellence. In this ...

Jose Soriano is basically who Jordan Hicks wants to be as a starting pitcher. He throws a sinker 50% of the time, and never fully knows where it’s going. Fortunately, he throws it 97 mph with straight ...

When Clayton Kershaw takes the mound on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, he will need just three strikeouts to become the 20th member of Major League Baseball’s 3,000 strikeout club.

ATLANTA (AP) — Curveballs have been thrown a curve by a modern game valuing velocity over variety, disappearing from the major leagues by more than 20,000 annually. The Athletics have thrown curves on ...

Eric Samulski talks to MLB pitchers and pitching coaches about the concept of "feel," why it's crucial, and if it's possible to learn it.

Much like the triple, the curveball is an endangered animal in baseball’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” era. The number of curveballs thrown across the MLB has declined by about 20,000 ...

Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz was acquired over the offseason from the Boston Red Sox, with the New York Yankees sending over breakout ...

or they’re trying to throw the slider really hard at the bottom of the zone,” Athletics pitching coach Scott Emerson said. “They’re worried about contact with the curveball.” Veteran pitchers note the ...

Curveballs are disappearing in MLB as velocity obsession reshapes pitching landscape Curveballs are disappearing from Major League Baseball as pitchers prioritize velocity, emphasizing sliders and ...

Baz’s 28.1% is seventh in curveball use among those who have thrown at least 1,000 pitches this season. Baltimore’s Charlie Morton, first at 39%, learned to throw a hook from his dad. “He ...

Curveballs are disappearing from Major League Baseball as pitchers prioritize velocity, emphasizing sliders and sweepers.