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After a chat with teammate Josh Hader, Tatsuya Imai adopted a similar grip on his fastball.

One of the more notable pop-up prospects of 2024, Mets righthander Jonah Tong set out to take his game to the next level heading into 2025. However, after riding a four-seam fastball with heavy ...

The Detroit Tigers made multiple moves at the trade deadline to help them make a postseason push. One of these deals involved trading for Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Rafael Montero in exchange for ...

When asked before a game against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, Aug. 24 what the Detroit Tigers are doing to help him pitch more effectively, reliever Rafael Montero dug into his locker and fished ...

Liam Doyle's "invisiball" fastball, gripped like a generic four-seamer, is a key weapon for Tennessee baseball. Doyle's fastball has exceptional vertical break and a high spin rate, making it ...

For nearly every pitcher in baseball, establishing a quality fastball is one of the most essential steps for someone to find success. Fastball pitches (4-seam, 2-seam, sinker, cutter) make up just shy ...

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many factors are involved in the early-season resurgence that led Jhoan Duran to earn reliever of the month honors Tuesday, but it’s hard to dismiss the impact of a revamped ...

When discussing lefthander Thomas White, Marlins assistant pitching coach Rob Marcello’s first move is always to discuss his character. “Forget about his stuff—everyone knows about that,” Marcello ...