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Toronto
fromJays Journal
9 hours ago

A depth add for Buffalo could instead be an unseen Blue Jays bullpen weapon in 2026

Connor Seabold, signed as a depth piece for Buffalo, has emerged as a potential Blue Jays bullpen option through increased fastball velocity and elite strikeout rates during spring training.
New York Mets
fromwww.amny.com
12 hours ago

Sean Manaea, Mets maintain velocity dip still not an issue | amNewYork

Sean Manaea pitched four perfect innings with four strikeouts in spring training, demonstrating recovery from last year's injuries, though his fastball velocity remains below previous levels.
New York Mets
fromBattery Power
1 week ago

Braves News: Ozzie Albies WBC walk-off, Didier Fuentes turns heads, more

Didier Fuentes displayed dominant velocity and strikeout ability with a limited two-pitch arsenal, but success as a starter requires developing additional pitches to handle multiple at-bats against the same hitters.
Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
3 weeks ago

Can Payton Tolle or Connelly Early force their way into the Red Sox rotation?

Payton Tolle has an outstanding, high-velocity four-seam fastball but lacks reliable secondary pitches and consistent location, making his offerings predictable and hittable.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

SF Giants' Whisenhunt lights up radar gun in simulated game

Carson Whisenhunt's fastball reached 97 mph in a simulated game, showing renewed velocity and improved mechanics that could significantly enhance his effectiveness as a pitcher.
San Francisco Giants
fromBattery Power
4 weeks ago

Braves have two prospects in 2026 FanGraphs Top 100 List

Ritchie increased fastball velocity to 93.9 mph in 2025, improving command and adding margin in the zone, enhancing effectiveness as a strike-thrower with a changeup.
Major League Baseball
fromBattery Power
1 month ago

2026 Battery Power Braves Prospects Best Tools: Pitchers

Braves pitching prospects feature elite carrying tools—exceptional fastball velocity, spin, and command—with several pitchers (Lara, Reyes, Fuentes) projecting major-league impact.
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani reveals reason behind rising fastball velocity after surgery

In 2025, Ohtani's fastball averaged 98.1 MPH, the 95th percentile in the league and the highest of his career.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
fromDistrict on Deck
2 months ago

Nationals Prospects: How high is the ceiling for Landon Harmon?

Landon Harmon is a 19-year-old pitcher who throws 93–96 MPH, posted dominant high-school stats, and projects as a top Nationals prospect with ace potential.
Chicago White Sox
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

How SF Giants' Adrian Houser turned velocity increase into career year

Houser changed offseason mechanics at PitchingWRX, increased fastball velocity from about 92 to 95 mph, and translated that improvement into a career-best season and a two-year contract.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
3 months ago

Orioles Pursuing Edward Cabrera Trade

Edward Cabrera is a high-upside 27-year-old hard-throwing righty with regained 98 MPH velocity, recent elbow-sprain recovery, and significant trade interest from multiple clubs.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
3 months ago

The Nationals should stay away from this lefty starting pitcher in free agency

Ranger Suarez is a declining-velocity pitcher whose potential large long-term contract would misalign with the Nationals' projected rebuilding timeline.
fromBattery Power
4 months ago

2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Rolddy Munoz

Coming into the year, he had actually done well in Double-A at the end of 2024, with a strikeout rate approaching a third of batters faced, and a walk rate just barely above 10 percent. The assumption was probably something like a nice, long look in Spring Training, and then Triple-A to start the year before getting called up after a few months.
Major League Baseball
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Chicago
fromChicago Sun-Times
6 months ago

White Sox' Chase Meidroth, Wikelman Gonzalez showing flashes as season winds down

Wikelman Gonzalez dominated the Tigers' heart of the lineup in relief, recording five strikeouts and no walks across two innings with 95+ mph heat.
Boston Red Sox
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Red Sox and closer Aroldis Chapman agree to $13.3 million contract for 2026 with a 2027 option

Aroldis Chapman, age 37, maintains a 100+ mph fastball and signed a $13.3M one-year Red Sox contract with a 2027 vesting option.
Atlanta Braves
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Roki Sasaki's declining fastball velocity is a problem. Can the Dodgers find a solution?

Roki Sasaki's early MLB debut showcased impressive pitching, but he has struggled to maintain high velocity since.
Sasaki's initial success with fastball speeds raises concerns about his performance consistency.
fromNewsday
10 months ago

Mets promote Raimon Gomez and his 104.5-mph fastball to Brooklyn

The next step for Gomez is a typical one for inexperienced pitchers: Throw more strikes. He issued 10 walks in his 13 innings in St. Lucie.
New York Mets
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