Dodgers News: Emmet Sheehan Focused On Improving Pitch Sequencing
Emmet Sheehan threw seven scoreless innings with a career-high-tying 10 strikeouts, relying on improved execution, an effective slider, and smarter pitch sequencing.
Anthony Mazur Flashes Potential in Spot Start for Marlins
Anthony Mazur displayed poise and durability, eating innings while showcasing a mid-90s fastball and a sharp, swing-and-miss slider that suggests a high pitching ceiling.
Clayton Kershaw and 3,000 strikeouts: A partnership built on a consistent three-pitch mix
Early in his second year in the majors, Clayton Kershaw was enduring a sophomore slump. Looking for a way to complement his predominantly fastball/curveball mix, he began toying around with a slider in his between-starts bullpen sessions.