Tatsuya Imai, Houston's offseason signing from Japan, doesn't really have a specific way he throws his slider but it unique ...

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Spring Training is always a testing ground for new pitches. It seems like every pitcher is trying something new with their ...

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One of the most exciting parts of baseball is a game going into extra innings. In MLB games, extra innings can go on-and-on like an Erykah Badu song. For a lengthy, six-month MLB season, extra innings ...

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns throws against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a spring baseball game in Goodyear, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. AP Gambling content 21+. The New ...