#pitching-strategy

#pitching-strategy

Facing Francisco Lindor, Carlos Rodón began with a back-foot slider that misled the hitter from anticipating a fastball, leading to a foul tip.

Richard Fitts finally earned his first major league win, employing a breaking ball-heavy approach against lefties, which proved effective against the struggling Rockies.

Bello's reliance on the cutter, which he effectively mixed and located, proved pivotal in his shutout against the Yankees, showcasing his ability to adapt.

The Braves made a strategic decision to option Bryce Elder to Triple-A and call up Dylan Dodd, only to send Dodd back after a short stint.

When healthy, Chris Sale has been good, with an epic-tier career defined by a fastball-slider repertoire that confounds hitters.

The Dodgers are planning to "slow-play the throwing" with Snell, as the team's priority is to keep him healthy for later in the season.

"I don't know," Kershaw said about potentially throwing both pitches more this season. "I want it to be more of a runner, not a sinker. Kind of go straight across to lefties. Right now my changeup feels OK, so we'll see if that lasts. For right now, I feel like I can at least throw it a little bit."

"Seattle's veteran right-hander, Luis Castillo, pitched a strong seven innings in the previous game, but tomorrow's starter is the less experienced Luis F. Castillo making his MLB debut."