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With a slider that's no longer 'dog-water,' Cantillo could be harder to hit in ‘26

Earlier this spring, Joey Cantillo offered a vivid self-assessment of his slider. “My slider has been pretty dog-water the ...

Giants’ signing shows off improved pitch in spring training debut

While the San Francisco Giants have generally upgraded their offense in recent seasons, the starting pitching is a significant question heading into 2026. How far the team goes will depend on their ...

Tigers Tarik Skubal Posts Best Pitching GPA Among ERA Qualifiers

The Phillies' Zack Wheeler posted the highest mark among those with 135 or more IP, with new Blue Jay Dylan Cease ranking third despite ordinary mainstream numbers.

Red Sox Garrett Crochet Throws Baseball’s Best Slider/Sweeper

Crochet earns an "A++", with the Padres' Nick Pivetta and Phillies' Zack Wheeler right behind with "A+" marks. Nine other ...
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Blade with the ‘bullet slider': Why Tidwell might be Giants' next pitcher up

WEST SACRAMENTO - He's got the name of a superhero or maybe a hockey enforcer, and soon, Blade Tidwell will be plying his trade at Oracle Park. The 24-year-old right-hander, obtained in the Tyler ...