Instead, he tried to grip the ball like he would for a split-finger fastball, which produces less spin and typically less velocity. “I tried in the game, and I saw the way it moved,” Duran ...

Taijuan Walker slapped his plate down on the table, two bites already taken from the cheeseburger. It was Saturday, and he’d ...

Gilbert (Seattle’s opening day starter) has done that all along, overhauling his slider and adding a split-finger fastball in previous offseasons to upgrade his arsenal. Miller, meanwhile ...

Blake praised Carrasco's ability to adjust over the years, particularly his slider and split-finger fastball, which have helped him remain effective. "He's a steady presence. He's a veteran.

Gilbert (Seattle’s opening day starter) has done that all along, overhauling his slider and adding a split-finger fastball in previous offseasons to upgrade his arsenal. Miller, meanwhile ...