For so long, evaluators, fans and even pitchers sneaking glances at their radar gun readings on stadium scoreboards have been focused on velocity—and for good reason. With rising velocity generally ...

OAKLAND, Calif. — Chris Sale’s four-seam fastball averaged only 92.3 mph and he threw just 59 percent strikes when the Mariners crushed him Opening Day. Sale allowed seven runs, all earned, six hits ...

Major League hitters like to say they feast on the fastball. The Milwaukee Brewers' flame-throwing pitching staff was too big a meal for the Los Angeles Dodgers' bats. Their pitching staff is taking ...