Pitcher
The Hidden Pitch Count That’s Causing Tommy John Surgeries
The possibility of needing Tommy John surgery is a dark cloud that hangs over baseball players, especially pitchers and catchers. Some wonder when, not whether, they will have to undergo [...]
Jameis Winston Is Still Considering a Career in Baseball
Jameis Winston's sophomore NFL season got off to a rousing start when he threw for four touchdowns in a Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons, but it's clear that [...]
Chicago White Sox Pitcher Chris Sale Quit Chewing Tobacco the Day Tony Gwynn Died
Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale knows the ill effects caused by chewing smokeless tobacco. He particularly knows the effects it probably had on Tony Gwynn, a former San Diego [...]
The Off-Season Workout That Helps Yankees Pitcher Aroldis Chapman Throw 100-Mph Fastballs
Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman can throw serious heat. Since he entered the league in 2010, the four-time All-Star has been a batter's nightmare. The "Cuban Missile" might be naturally gifted [...]
Why Pitchers Should Avoid Cardio Workouts
In a recent baseball workouts study, researchers from the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee recorded in game heart rate...
Strength and Mobility Benefits of Training With Indian Clubs
Club swinging can be used as a tool to shore up certain holes you may have in your training program to improve total body health. Club swinging was a...
How Baseball Helped Quarterbacks Like Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and John Elway Improve Their Game
The NFL loves tight ends with strong basketball backgrounds. Antonio Gates, Julius Thomas and Jimmy Graham are just a few of the players whose experience on the hardwood helped them [...]
How San Francisco Giants Ace Madison Bumgarner Became a Power Hitter
Over his eight-year MLB career, Madison Bumgarner has compiled a résumé that shimmers with accomplishments. He boasts a career ERA of 2.96, a record of 92-60 and over 1,200 strikeouts. He’s [...]
Chris Archer Explains the Pitch That’s Helping Him Lead the American League in Strikeouts
Twice this season, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer has struck out 12 batters in a single game—first on Opening Day, and more recently on Monday night, when the Rays [...]
Kevin Love Could Throw a Baseball 90 Mph as a High School Freshman
In an NBA Finals full of storylines (LeBron's revenge, the Warriors looking to put icing on the cake of a 73-win season), the tale of Warriors guard Klay Thompson's and [...]