Carlos Rodon of the Yankees is adapting to a surprising increase in his pitching speed.
TAMPA — Carlos Rodon is puzzled. As he continues to recover from elbow surgery, experimenting with the movement in his left arm, he discovered something interesting: his pitch speed actually increased when he relaxed and stopped pushing himself to throw at maximum effort. This shift in approach became evident during Saturday’s second batting practice of […]
Freddy Peralta from the Mets is fine with pitching after having extra rest.
Peralta Poised for Season Start WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Freddy Peralta is geared up and ready to go. The new ace for the Mets is set to kick off the season as the starter in the opening game. His performance on Saturday against the Astros was promising; he pitched four innings and gave up […]
Gerrit Cole of the Yankees reveals adjusted pitching technique in first spring practice session
TAMPA — Gerrit Cole’s Windup Gets a Revamp When Gerrit Cole steps back on the major league mound, he’s making some noticeable changes to his windup. In his first bullpen session of spring training, Cole introduced a new technique where he lifts his hands above his head, as opposed to the closer position he used […]
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will skip pitching for Japan in the WBC.
Ohtani Will Not Pitch in World Baseball Classic During Dodgerfest on Saturday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Shohei Ohtani will not be participating as a two-way player for Japan in the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Roberts mentioned, “He doesn’t plan on throwing in the WBC, but he’s going to strengthen his arm for the […]
Braves hire former Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and first base coach Antoan Richardson after team changes
Braves Look to Benefit from Mets’ Coaching Shake-Up The Atlanta Braves are poised to capitalize on the recent coaching changes within the New York Mets. In a strategic move that adds tension to the NL East rivalry, Atlanta has brought on board former Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and well-regarded first base coach Antoan Richardson, […]
Mets poised to bring on Justin Willard as their new pitching coach
New Pitching Coach for the Mets TORONTO — The Mets have completed their search for a new pitching coach. Justin Willard, previously the pitching director for the Red Sox, is set to take the position. This was confirmed on Saturday by various sources. Willard, at just 35, steps in for Jeremy Hefner, whose option for […]
Gerrit Cole of the Yankees resumes pitching off the mound in encouraging progress of Tommy John recovery
Gerrit Cole’s Recovery Update Gerrit Cole appears to be making good progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, which he had back in March. A video he shared on Instagram Stories shows him throwing strikes from the mound in the Yankees’ bullpen. He started his pitching program in August, beginning with 20 pitches from […]
Pitching matchup for Game 7 of the World Series is ready — Shohei Ohtani will face Max Scherzer
Game 7 Overview In a thrilling Game 7 of the World Series, we’ll see some of the top athletes showcasing their unique two-way talents. Earlier today, Joel Sherman reported that the Dodgers plan to have Shohei Ohtani start this crucial matchup, and the team has now confirmed it. Ohtani will face off against veteran pitcher […]
Impact of MLB rule on Dodgers’ choice regarding Shohei Ohtani’s pitching
MLB Season Culminates in Game 7 Showdown After 228 days of play, the MLB season has reached its final game. The Los Angeles Dodgers managed to stave off elimination in a dramatic fashion on Friday with an unexpected double play that involved their left fielder. Now, they’re set to face the Toronto Blue Jays in […]
Cubs shut out Brewers to set up NLDS Game 5 with strong pitching performance
Chicago Cubs Shut Out Brewers to Force Game 5 CHICAGO — Matthew Boyd delivered a stellar performance, pitching five innings with just two hits allowed, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night. This victory ensured a decisive Game 5 in the National League Division Series. I mean, […]