PITCHING

Jul 06 2025SPORTS

Ohtani Shines, But Dodgers' Relief Pitchers Struggle

The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a tough loss against the Houston Astros on a recent Saturday. Shohei Ohtani, the team's star pitcher, had a strong performance. He pitched two innings without allowing any runs. Ohtani also struck out three batters and got a double play. His fastball reached speeds of up to 101 mph. But the Dodgers' relief pitchers had a hard time. Just...

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Jun 17 2025SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Debut: More Than Just Fastballs

In a recent game, Shohei Ohtani showcased a different side of himself on the mound for the Dodgers. His first pitch as a Dodger was a 97. 6-mph fastball. He averaged 99. 1 mph with his four-seam fastball and 97. 4 mph with his sinker. He was clocked at 100. 2 mph against Luis Arraez and 99. 9 against Manny Machado. That was considerably faster than Ohtani threw in...

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Mar 05 2025SPORTS

Roki Sasaki's First Big Show

Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old pitcher from Japan, made his first official Major League Baseball appearance for the Dodgers. This happened during a Cactus League game against the Cincinnati Reds at Camelback Ranch. The game was a big win for the Dodgers, 4-2. Sasaki's performance was impressive. He pitched three innings without giving up any runs. He struck out ...

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Pitching Speedup: When More is Less

A recent MLB report highlights a worrisome trend: pitchers are getting injured more often. The league is grappling with a problem it can't ignore. Baseball's most precious resource, its pitchers, are breaking down due to the intense focus on velocity and new ways to throw the ball. It's like they're being pushed beyond their limits. The Miami Marlins' opening day st...

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Dec 11 2024SPORTS

The Yankees' Big Bet: Will Max Fried's Health Hold Up?

The New York Yankees have made a significant move, signing former Braves pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal. This is a huge contract for a left-handed pitcher, and Yankee Stadium is known to be friendly to lefties. Fried has a strong record, with a 2. 81 ERA over the past five years. However, there are concerns. Fried has missed time due to forearm...

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Oct 25 2024SPORTS

Why Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch in the World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made it clear that Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar, will not pitch in the World Series against the New York Yankees. Both the team's manager, Dave Roberts, and the president of baseball operations, Andrew Friedman, announced this decision on Thursday. Ohtani will focus solely on hitting during the Fall Classic. Roberts emphasized th...

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Oct 24 2024SPORTS

Yankees Aim for Pitching Mastery to Outlast Dodgers in World Series

The Yankees are gearing up to face the Dodgers in the World Series for the first time since 1981. Back then, a young pitcher named Fernando Valenzuela had a remarkable season, including a legendary performance in Game 3 of the '81 Series. Today, the Yankees are hoping their pitching can carry them to victory, just as Valenzuela did for the Dodgers. Unlike Valenzuela...

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Oct 12 2024SPORTS

Who Will Take the Crown? Padres vs. Dodgers in NLDS Game 5

Tonight's NL Division Series Game 5 between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers is set to be an epic finish. The Dodgers are the favored team, with a solid home record of 53-30 wins out of 83 games this season. Experts at Dimers, a sports handicapping site, ran 10,000 simulations of the game. The result? The Dodgers have a 58% chance of winning, while the Pa...

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