Major League Baseball

With a slider that's no longer 'dog-water,' Cantillo could be harder to hit in ‘26

Earlier this spring, Joey Cantillo offered a vivid self-assessment of his slider. “My slider has been pretty dog-water the ...

Isaac Mattson seeks to sharpen slider, changeup to complement his invisible fastball

Isaac Mattson has heard his disappearing four-seam fastball described as a unicorn fastball, invisible fastball or even the invisi-ball, but the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever has his own ...

Braxton Ashcraft proves sinker can be effective complement to slider as Pirates lose to Phillies

Braxton Ashcraft decided to flip the script on his pitch usage against the Philadelphia Phillies, throwing his sinker five times more than his four-seam fastball. The intention was for the sinker to ...

Joey Cantillo has altered his grip on a key pitch in hopes of '26 breakout

Guardians SP Joey Cantillo has an elite changeup, one that should have him in the 2026 rotation. But one offseason focus is ...

Giants’ signing shows off improved pitch in spring training debut

While the San Francisco Giants have generally upgraded their offense in recent seasons, the starting pitching is a significant question heading into 2026. How far the team goes will depend on their ...

Tigers Tarik Skubal Posts Best Pitching GPA Among ERA Qualifiers

The Phillies' Zack Wheeler posted the highest mark among those with 135 or more IP, with new Blue Jay Dylan Cease ranking third despite ordinary mainstream numbers.