In era of big velocities, some pitchers dial down to find success

It all comes down to pitching: New Prairie will lean on deep, talented lineup while it gains experience on the mound

NEW CARLISLE – It’s always good to have options.

In era of big velocities, some pitchers dial down to find success

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford says he realized early on that he probably wouldn't ever possess the type of fastball that causes scouts to take a second look at their radar guns.

In the era of big velocities, some pitchers are still finding other ways to succeed

Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford says he realized early in his development that he probably wouldn’t ever possess the type of fastball that causes scouts to take a second look at their radar guns. It hasn’t stopped him from finding…

Velocity not only weapon for MLB pitchers

Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford says he realized early on that he probably wouldn’t ever possess the type of fastball that causes scouts to take a second look at their radar guns.

No easy answers for rising rate of pitcher injuries

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Figuring out a cause for the skyrocketing number of arm injuries among pitchers is easy.

Discovering a cause for the skyrocketing number of arm injuries among throwers is easy. Finding a solution could prove much more challenging. Major League Baseball issued a 62-page report in December that showed how the focus on pitching with greater speed and using maximum effort on each pitch was a likely reason for the increase in injuries. The study provided numerical data that supports a thesis already supported by conventional wisdom.” It …