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MLB: Yankees make bold move with their top pitching prospect

The New York Yankees are shaking things up with their young fireballer in the Minor Leagues.

Key Yankees pitching prospect makes ‘significant move’ toward MLB debut

As the Yankees continue their push towards a World Series title, New York could soon turn their farm system for some extra ...

Return of Roki Sasaki’s Triple-Digit Fastball is A Step in the Right Direction

Roki Sasaki’s struggles as a starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers have been a hot topic this season. Sasaki shined as ...

Yankees getting MLB’s best starting pitching since Gerrit Cole’s return — and it could get better

Since Gerrit Cole’s return to their rotation, no team has gotten more innings per start than the Yankees. And in those eight ...
The New York Times

As the splitter rises in popularity, why do left-handers rarely throw the pitch?

The split-fingered fastball is the "it" pitch right now, but it is still rarely thrown by left-handed pitchers. Why is that? Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; iStock During the final ...
Athlon Sports

Cam Schlittler’s Fastball Monoculture: How Long Before Hitters Catch Up?

Cam Schlittler’s fastball-heavy dominance tests whether elite velocity and command can outrun fatigue and lineup adjustments through deeper outings. Cam Schlittler in 2026 is mowing down hitters ...
Major League Baseball

Breaking down Gage Jump's MLB debut -- and what comes next

Gage Jump is one of several intriguing pitching prospects in the A’s system. Jump, MLB Pipeline’s No. 3 A’s prospect and No.