Archive for the 'Pitching' Category

What pitches benefit from being thrown back to back?

The first of two articles looking at some of the more notable starting pitchers for a franchise who never had a hurler elected into Cooperstown via the BBWAA

TUCK! toons goodness every Wednesday!

How much more effective is a curveball when preceded by a high fastball?

After a couple of troubling years, Zack Greinke took a step forward in 2008 and the Kansas City Royals rewarded him with a contract extension.

From overrated college pitcher to top-50 prospect: How he did it and the impact his success will have on his team’s future…

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Ted Berg should consider himself extremely flattered by Chris Jaffe’s offering this week.

On Jan. 21, 1972 Alan Benes was born. In his major league career, he would win 29 games, or 126 fewer than his older brother Andy. Richard returns to one of his favorite subjects, looking at the “other brother” of great pitching families.

A look at the long time Padre closer who recently signed with the Brewers.

A look at the new Angels closer.