| 单词 | breaking ball |
| 例句 | Marte said he was looking for a good pitch to hit and found it on a breaking ball down the middle. Elliott: Ominous start puts Dodgers' vulnerabilities on full display in Game 1 loss 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z A former starter and a lefty with a good breaking ball, which is something worse than kryptonite to Mariners hitters, Heaney pitched 4 1/3 innings allowing five hits not a walk and two strikeouts. Mariners fall to Rangers and watch Astros eliminate them from playoffs 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z A’s manager Mark Kotsay complimented Boyle for attacking the zone and said his breaking ball could be a key finishing pitch. Soto’s 2 homers lead Padres to 1st 4-game winning streak and 10-1 win over Athletics 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z “I got a breaking ball that he left up a little.” Walker, Gurriel hit 2-run homers to lead the Diamondbacks over the Orioles 4-2 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z His breaking ball was effective, as the Diamondbacks managed to put only one of his 26 slurves into play. Julio Urías makes statement on mound as Dodgers hold off Diamondbacks 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The play started when Brash threw a breaking ball in the dirt that trickled away from Raleigh despite his attempt to block it. Mariners score 4 runs in the 1st, cruise to a 5-2 win over the sliding Diamondbacks 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z Davis followed three pitches later with his third career homer, blasting an even worse breaking ball to deep left. Shohei Ohtani allows 4 homers for the first time in his major league career 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Kelenic struck out on a breaking ball and expressed his frustration by kicking a cooler when he returned to the dugout. Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic breaks his foot kicking a water cooler, makes emotional apology to team 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z “He threw more breaking balls. I think that led to a lot of his success tonight. Obviously, he has a good fastball. He used the breaking ball more today and I think that helped him.” Corbin Burnes overcomes heat scare to fan 13 in the Brewers’ 1-0 victory over the Reds 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z “The cutter just not getting there. The breaking ball for the homer to Marsh just looked like, no bite to that one.” Brandon Marsh homers twice as Philadelphia Phillies beat Chicago Cubs 5-1 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z “I thought his stuff today was just outstanding. He got into his breaking ball early in the game, and he was rolling, … his two-seam fastball just explodes.” Hernández hits go-ahead HR, Mariners strike out 16 and beat White Sox 3-2 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Kershaw then threw three straight strikes, including a nasty breaking ball on the last one, to send De La Cruz swinging back to the dugout. Clayton Kershaw strikes out 9 in Dodgers’ 6-0 win over Reds 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z “We didn’t handle his fastball, we didn’t handle his breaking ball,” Tigers manager A.J. Phillies’ ace Nola loses no-hitter in 7th, wins game 8-3 over Tigers 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Rodriguez hammered a hanging breaking ball from Yankees starter Domingo German. Bryce Miller’s dream start interrupted by Yankees as Mariners fall 10-4 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z “But I do think he needs his changeup, he needs his breaking ball and needs to locate a little bit.” Despite circumstances, Dodgers believe 'this is the right time' for Bobby Miller's debut 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z “I’m just being more aggressive,” Woo said of his breaking ball. Hernández hits go-ahead HR, Mariners strike out 16 and beat White Sox 3-2 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Maybe the pitcher digs harder into his glove with his hand when he’s about to throw a breaking ball. What’s pitch tipping, what’s sign stealing, and when are they illegal? 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z “All I had to do was land a breaking ball.” Mariners ‘trust’ Matt Brash in high leverage situations despite rough Sunday 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z That Tucker got the chance to swing at the 3-2 breaking ball was a point of consternation for the Mariners. Mariners show off new uniforms, but they don’t help them connect vs. Astros 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z To be truthful, it’s not really a new pitch, but a new term to describe a certain type of breaking ball that’s been around a long time. What is a sweeper? A look at the pitch taking over MLB 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z “The velocity is real. The breaking ball is good. The fact that in Triple-A, he went there and threw strikes, dominated the strike zone and really had that much success was impressive.” Cubs score 4 in 8th, send Athletics to 6th straight loss 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z His two runs allowed came in the second inning when he hung a breaking ball to Gio Urshela that was turned into a single. Keeping Chris Flexen on the roster pays off for Mariners 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z “His fastball command was there, his breaking ball was there,” Smith said. Urias throws 6 shutout innings, Dodgers beat Rockies 5-2 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Rodriguez jumped on a hanging breaking ball, roping it into left field to score a pair of runners and give the Mariners a 3-0 lead. Julio Rodriguez provides the offense as Mariners beat Dodgers 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z “He’s been searching to find the right shape of that breaking ball,” Roberts said. Brusdar Graterol has the 'best stuff on the planet.' So why isn't he a closer yet? 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z He took his allotted timeout, took two deep breaths and got into the batter’s box, expecting another breaking ball. The difference for Jarred Kelenic in spring training? His confidence is back 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The breaking ball can generate a lot of swings and misses, but Martinez hopes Cavalli can draw earlier contact with his fastball to keep his pitch count down. In his first spring training start, Cade Cavalli sees ‘stuff to build on’ 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Arriving at camp with a new change-up or breaking ball is a starter’s move. Nationals relievers see benefit in tinkering with new pitches 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Last season, in his return from the surgery, Irvin was successful with a four-seam fastball, breaking ball and change-up, but the sinker was not yet ready for competition. Nationals turn to dodgeball in hopes of fixing Victor Robles 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z He has a solid breaking ball and his present velocity reaches the low 90s. Mariners add six more players during international signing period 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z He pitches with an up-tempo aggressive delivery, with a solid breaking ball serving as his best secondary pitch. Mariners sign shortstop Felnin Celesten, 6 others on first day of international signing period 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Dollander, who will also be 21 next summer, has everything that a top pitching prospect needs: a high-90s heater, a wipeout breaking ball and command. With No. 2 pick, Nationals could get one of two college superstars in next summer’s draft 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z In Doolittle’s 11-year career, he has thrown a four-seam fastball 87 percent of the time, lightly mixing in a breaking ball and change-up. Nationals relievers see benefit in tinkering with new pitches 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Berroa has a fastball that can run up to 100 mph and a nasty breaking ball, but lacks a quality third pitch. Mariners add 4 prospects to 40-man roster 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z On the first pitch he saw, the former Nationals superstar gave Philadelphia a 2-0 lead by blasting a hanging breaking ball from Astros starter Lance McCullers 402 feet to right field. Phillies mash Astros, take 2-1 World Series lead behind five home runs 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z “And I threw the first breaking ball, and I was like: ‘oh, that didn’t hurt,’” he said. Righty Lance McCullers inks left arm into an ode to Houston 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z He takes two athletic cuts on a fastball, and then Scherzer threw a breaking ball that had him lunging. Justin Thomas facing Max Scherzer lasted only 3 pitches 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Then two offseasons ago, the lefty tried learning a sweeper slider — a pitch with much more side-to-side movement than his usual breaking ball. Nationals relievers see benefit in tinkering with new pitches 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z When he tried to throw a third breaking ball, he hung a slider up and in that Gurriel flicked over the left field wall to give Houston a 2-1 lead. Astros’ Justin Verlander finds groove, handles Yankees in ALCS opener 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z “They attacked, they threw the breaking ball for strikes, fastballs in good locations, and they were ahead in the count,” Nola said. Dodgers vs. Padres Game 1 takeaways: Pivotal double play, effective relievers were key 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z “I thought he was good … I just thought that the breaking ball started not to be as sharp,” said Roberts. Plaschke: Dodgers get a good October scare from Padres on a wonderful and worrisome night 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z “So I stood in there. Swing. Swing. And then he threw a breaking ball on the last one and I think I missed it by 2 yards.” Justin Thomas facing Max Scherzer lasted only 3 pitches 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z But throwing it led to better feel and hand action for the breaking ball he debuted before his injury last spring. Nationals relievers see benefit in tinkering with new pitches 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z “He had really good command of the breaking ball. Good changeup today, good fastball when he needed it.” Musgrove sharp in tune-up, wild card Padres hold off Giants 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Raleigh hunched over in pain behind the plate Sunday after catching a breaking ball from Matt Brash directly on his left thumb. Eugenio Suarez back in Mariners lineup Tuesday as DH 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Steven Wilson made sure Tovar wouldn’t go 3 for 3 on three pitches, bouncing a breaking ball into the left-handed batter’s box in the sixth. Trejo, Tovar lead young Rockies over Padres 4-3 in 10 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z “But, again, that’s contingent on what he’s been doing. He’s been striking the breaking ball and commanding the fastball. Tonight, it just wasn’t there for various reasons.” Craig Kimbrel gives up walk-off homer as Dodgers fall to Diamondbacks in 10 innings 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z In the tiny sample of 55 pitches, Doolittle’s fastball rate dropped to 74.5 percent, a career low, while his breaking ball jumped to more than 20. Nationals relievers see benefit in tinkering with new pitches 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z “When you have a guy who has a really good breaking ball, as a hitter with two strikes, you have that in mind, like he might spin that breaking ball,” catcher Sandy León said. Gray sharp for 7, Arraez exits early as Twins blank Royals 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z “He had a good breaking ball working,” Reds manager David Bell said. Aquino hits 2 home runs, Reds beat Cubs 7-1 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z “He had a good breaking ball. … He was good. Just that one crooked inning, and then, he was pretty good.” Seager scores go-ahead run as Rangers edge Valdez, Astros 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z “He had a live fastball, a nice little breaking ball and he attacked. He forced us into contact.” Brown dazzles in MLB debut, Astros edge skidding Rangers 1-0 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z “His confidence has risen, he’s comfortable, his breaking ball is getting better each start and he’s throwing strikes.” Phillies pound 22 hits, cruise to 18-2 win over Diamondbacks 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z France crushed a hanging breaking ball from Manning over the wall in center for his 16th homer. Mariners get some relief by routing Tigers to start trip 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z “The hop and the breaking ball and the different shapes of the breaking balls. He knows how to pitch.” Rich Hill strikes out 11 as Red Sox beat Rays 5-1 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z “He’s starting to throw a lot more strikes than balls. And he’s throwing a lot more changeups now, and his breaking ball is landing for strikes.” New prospect list has four Nationals players in MLB’s top 60 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z “But his fastball location was really good, and his breaking ball was good.” Offense comes up blank as Nats lose series in Juan Soto’s return 2022-08-14T04:00:00Z “We came out aggressive on the fastball. He immediately just went to his breaking ball. It’s a plus-breaking ball. He showed that today.” Jose Abreu, Eloy Jiménez homer; White Sox beat A’s 4-1 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z He needed 29 pitches to escape Friday’s jam, again struggling to land his breaking ball and find consistent fastball command. Craig Kimbrel's near meltdown begs the question: Should Dodgers trade for a closer? 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z McIlvaine said he sees potential in Joyce’s breaking ball pitches, which he didn’t throw very much in college. 105.5 mph: Angels draft pick Ben Joyce is hardest thrower in college baseball history 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z He knew Ohtani was going to swing at his first throw, and he didn’t feel right starting off an All-Star Game with a breaking ball. Clayton Kershaw soaks in All-Star start at Dodger Stadium 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z And even if Joyce is healthy, more than one evaluator wondered how that fastball would play against good hitters, particularly because Joyce admits his breaking ball, change-up and cutter are works in progress. Ben Joyce’s belt-breaking velocity turned him into an MLB draft case study 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z Thomas said he was prepared for a breaking ball based on their previous matchups, so he watched a first-pitch curveball in the dirt, then sent another into the visitors’ bullpen to give Washington the lead. Lane Thomas brings the boom off the bench, but the Nationals lose in extras 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z “The shape is different on almost every throw, and there’s a lot of non-competitive misses with the breaking ball,” Roberts said. Dodgers beat Cubs for fifth straight win as Will Smith's single in 10th caps rally 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z Davis came up with the bases loaded in the fifth and hammered a hanging breaking ball from reliever Jimmy Yacabonis over the left-field wall. Mets maul Marlins 10-0 behind Davis, McCann and Williams 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z On the first one, catcher Jimmy Crooks got crossed up on a breaking ball. Mississippi wins first CWS title by sweeping Oklahoma 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z And you happened to be there with him at the time, and you took the phone and you said, ‘I heard you were struggling with your breaking ball, let me help you.’ What Sandy Koufax, Clayton Kershaw and Joe Torre said at Koufax's statue unveiling 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z Facing veteran right-hander Chris Archer, the Mariners did little against his breaking ball heavy attack — 22 sliders, 16 curveballs thrown in his 67 total pitches. Another cool night at the plate spells defeat for Mariners 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Buehler was injured during his start against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, when he said something “grabbed” in his elbow while he threw a breaking ball in the third inning. Dodgers' Walker Buehler is put on injured list, will miss 'a good bit of time' 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z With one on and one out in that game, he tried throwing a breaking ball to the outside corner but instead spiked it a few feet in front of the plate. ‘We need him’: How Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is trying to clean up his mechanics 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z “I think from the get-go fastball command wasn’t there and the breaking ball didn’t play today,” Cora said. Mountcastle, Ur�as back Wells as Orioles rout Red Sox 10-0 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Ketcham punched him out with a breaking ball, and Boone threw a tantrum in the dugout. Facing men in Maui was highlight for women baseball pioneers 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z “That’s one of the reasons why he really struggled with his breaking ball, to command it, because he was trying to keep from ripping that open again.” Mets ace Scherzer likely out 6 to 8 weeks for oblique strain 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Muncy struck out swinging on another low breaking ball in the fourth and walked in the sixth before the eighth-inning single. Dodgers stage rally but fall to Phillies as Max Muncy's horrific slump continues 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z But with two outs, he hung a breaking ball to Brian Anderson, who crushed it over the wall for a solo homer. Logan Gilbert continues dominant start to season, helps Mariners end skid in Miami 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z It just was worth remarking on because Arano, a 27-year-old reliever, had failed to locate, not spinning the breaking ball to the bottom corner of the strike zone. Victor Arano changed his pitch mix and is thriving for the Nationals 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z “Flew too close to the sun, man: ‘Finally develops a breaking ball and ends up on the IL,’ ” he said, smiling and sarcastic despite the situation. Nationals’ Sean Doolittle goes on injured list with elbow sprain 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z “I couldn’t stop thinking about it last night. Flew too close to the sun, man: ‘Finally develops a breaking ball and ends up on the IL.’ Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle on injured list with sprained elbow 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z And then Beer, in just his 13th big league at-bat, crushed a breaking ball that gave the Diamondbacks a comeback victory on National Beer Day in the United States. Beer’s blast in 9th lifts Diamondbacks over Padres 4-2 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z “I think deception is as important a factor and a feature for a pitcher as any of those others — fastball velocity, breaking ball movement profiles, things like that,” Kapler said. Giants bullpen offers deep, effective mix with no set closer 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z “He racks up a lot of strikeouts. He’s got a good breaking ball, and they’ve done a lot with his fastball.” Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto puts on his dad cap, watching his son pitch against Seattle in spring training 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The veteran Dodgers reliever already threw a breaking ball. 'That slider is death': Why Blake Treinen might be too good to be a closer 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z With his fastball up in the 95 mph range and a newly developed breaking ball, Doolittle retired 16 of 17 batters in 2022, including the first 15. Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle on injured list with sprained elbow 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z But after not being able to communicate with the team’s coaches all winter, he is still adjusting to a new breaking ball late into the spring. Dodgers starters building up faster than expected, even after lockout delay 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z “He’s sharp,” Baker said, “I’m sure he’ll get sharper also. He had a good breaking ball today.” Back after long absence, Astros’ Verlander aims to get sharp 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z With his fastball consistently around 96 mph and topping out at 98 mph, plus a solid breaking ball and change-up, Kirby demonstrated big league stuff. Mariners’ George Kirby and Matt Brash make Cactus League debuts in 9-1 loss to Diamondback 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Cano stayed in the box and hung in against a breaking ball, pulling it foul but swinging with confidence. Cano ‘Can’t Live in the Past.’ But Can He Change? 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Syndergaard, the former Met, pitched two innings this year and has not thrown a breaking ball in a major league game since 2019. Baseball’s Paradox: Money Is Flowing on the Brink of a Shutdown 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z We can slug, as you saw some homers tonight, but those shift busters, and Albert riding out a backdoor breaking ball — that’s stuff that really gets my juices going.” ‘I saw fight.’ How the Dodgers fended off elimination and won Game 5 of the NLCS 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z With a 1-2 count, Eovaldi threw a backdoor breaking ball and started to walk off the mound, anticipating it would be called strike three. Eovaldi just misses, Red Sox fall, Astros tie ALCS 2-all 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Players banged on trash cans to help give Astros batters a heads up on whether a breaking ball was coming. White Sox pitcher Ryan Tepera suggests Astros still cheating 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z "He had a really good breaking ball. He made it really tough on our hitters." Matz sharp, Jays beat Orioles 6-4 to stay in wild card race 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z Haniger turned the game into a rout in the sixth inning, crushing a hanging breaking ball from James Kaprielian into to the Mariners’ bullpen again. Mitch Haniger hits two 3-run homers, M’s crush A’s to gain ground 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z "Hung a breaking ball and unfortunately, made me pay for it," Kittredge said. Candelario 2 homers, Tigers walk off Rays with walk in 11th 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z "It was a bad hanging breaking ball and he took advantage." Cabrera 9 hits in row, Schoop, Tigers win; Rays' Franco hurt 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z It's not like I hung a breaking ball or threw right it now the middle, he earned it. Duran has go-ahead single in the 9th, Red Sox beat Rays 3-2 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Kelly and catcher Austin Barnes got their signals crossed after it appeared Barnes was expecting a breaking ball and missed it. Angels rally for 4-3 victory over Dodgers in 10 innings 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z Richard intimidated hitters with an effectively wild delivery, a fastball that often touched 100 mph and an almost unhittable breaking ball. J.R. Richard, power pitcher for 1970s Houston Astros, dies 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z "He couldn't find his breaking ball. The double plays were huge." Altuve's slam quiets booing, sends Astros past Indians 7-2 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z After he hit Austin Hays in the back of the helmet with a breaking ball — just the second baserunner for Baltimore — Franco sent a drive to deep center field. Astros take combined no-hitter into 8th, rout Orioles 10-2 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z The breaking ball in the zone, he hits it. Hit a homer vs. getting hit by pitch? Ty France hopes to change those trends for Mariners 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z "The guy was up there throwing 97, 98 mph, breaking ball, changeup." Taylor's clutch hit caps 14-pitch at-bat, Dodgers deck Cards 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z A few times a year, a breaking ball in the dirt will bounce into the umpire’s solar plexus or groin. First-person: Why become a high school baseball umpire? You've got a game today 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z He improved his control, improved his breaking ball and gained attention. Big-time debut: Alek Manoah to start for Blue Jays vs Yanks 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z He allowed three hits in four innings, struck out three and walked one, falling behind in the first after he bounced a breaking ball off Joc Pederson’s back foot with his second pitch. Mikolas hurt in return, Molina homers, Cards top Cubs 2-1 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z His fastball is slower than before, but his signature, sweeping breaking ball is restored. Corey Kluber Joins the Short List of Yankees With a No-Hitter 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z "Jordan shows at different times he can get his breaking ball over but he needs to get his fastball in the right areas. He’s got the stuff, we just have to help him grow." Bauer K's 10, Muncy has 3 hits as Dodgers blank Marlins 7-0 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z A day after things got heated in the eighth inning and the benches cleared, Wheeler plunked Lindor with a breaking ball in the first. Conforto’s homer in 9th leads Mets past Phillies 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z “I think the big thing nobody talks about is the proliferation of the breaking ball,” Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said. Season of the Slump: Baseball keeps swinging and missing 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z Alonso stared down Boston’s closer after fouling off the pitch, then failed to check his swing on a breaking ball for strike three. Richards strikes out 10, pitches Red Sox past Mets 2-1 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z “He pounded the strike zone, landed the breaking ball, shortened it when he needed to. The cutter was good; he got ahead of guys. … It was fun to watch tonight.” How many Dodgers relievers does it take to produce an epic collapse? Five 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z His velocity lagged about 3-4 mph lower on his fastball and breaking ball for his first 15 pitches. Nick Margevicius can’t make it out of first inning and Mariners can’t walk out of Fenway with series win 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z But Turner led off with a double and Soto adjusted to Wainwright’s breaking ball. Juan Soto keeps hitting, Joe Ross keeps dealing and the Nats win their first series 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z It was Long who, two years ago, put Soto on a breaking ball machine that fed him hundreds of sliders and curves. For Juan Soto, the home runs and the hype don’t matter. The work does. 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z “Not that crisp finish that we’ve seen, where that bite on the breaking ball or locating it properly.” García sent to minors by Yanks, leaving Germán to start 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Friday’s double was on a breaking ball with two strikes — a pitch and situation that usually eludes him. Victor Robles has spent this spring proving himself again to the Nationals 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z His fastball was touching 96 mph and his breaking ball was sharp. Mariners overcome Justin Dunn’s bad inning to beat Giants 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z He surrendered a long home run to Luis Robert after hanging a breaking ball. Shohei Ohtani shows flashes of 99-mph dominance in Angels spring game 2021-03-13T05:00:00Z Sheffield couldn’t command his breaking ball and that was a problem, giving up six earned runs on seven hits with three walks and two homers allowed. Mariners have ‘one of those days’ in blowout loss to Rangers, plus an update on Jarred Kelenic’s progression 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z Facing Duffy again an inning later, France stayed on a breaking ball and smacked another line drive off the wall in center. Ty France’s best position is ‘hitter,’ and the Mariners are going to get him plate appearances 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z His one run allowed was on a breaking ball that he hung up in the zone. Mariners’ pitching, offense struggle in a 10-0 loss to Cleveland 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z Flexen changed his training program while dominating hitters in Korea, dropping 50 pounds and adding confidence in his breaking ball. Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing 2021-03-05T05:00:00Z The double came on a breaking ball after he had fought off fastballs registered at 97 mph. You can add Taylor Trammell to the list of Mariners competing for a spot in left field 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z “Knowing the situation of the game, I expecting breaking ball on the first pitch,” he said. Future Mariners dreams: Julio Rodriguez scores Jarred Kelenic for walk-off win over the Padres in Cactus League opener 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z Betts rebounded in the rematch, lifting a breaking ball over the fence in left field. How high are Mookie Betts' expectations? He says he was merely 'serviceable' in 2020 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z He threw a smooth a 1-2-3 inning while flashing an improved breaking ball. Mariners’ pitching, offense struggle in a 10-0 loss to Cleveland 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z “The command was great. The fastball, the cutter, the two-seamer, the breaking ball, everything was really on point today.” Corey Seager's big payday awaits, but will the Dodgers cut the check? 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z He’s calling his harder, “spiked” curveball grip a slider this season and said it will probably be his predominant breaking ball, though he will still use his slower curveball too. Angels expect rising star Griffin Canning to provide stability in the rotation 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z He struggled in the first half of his first season in New York, rediscovered his breaking ball in the second half and going 15-6 with a 3.82 ERA. Mariners thrilled to have ‘Big Maple’ back in Seattle 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z Paxton struggled in the first half of his first season in New York, rediscovered his breaking ball in the second half and went 15-6 with a 3.82 ERA. AP source: Paxton returns to Mariners for $8.5M, 1-year deal 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z The Mariners have worked hard to improve the breaking ball and also his pitch sequencing. Mariners announce 2021 coaching staff, including promoting Trent Blank to full-time bullpen coach 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z The 30-year-old throws just two pitches — a rising fastball and sharp breaking ball — both with excellent command. Inside the stable: A primer on the Rays’ fearsome bullpen 2020-10-18T04:00:00Z The 30-year-old throws just two pitches - a rising fastball and sharp breaking ball - both with excellent command. Inside the stable: A primer on the Rays’ fearsome bullpen 2020-10-19T04:00:00Z In Game 1, Fried using his breaking ball to get ahead in counts. Hernández: Dodgers' Corey Seager, having a historic postseason, is 'The Guy' again 2020-10-17T04:00:00Z “His ball is moving all over the place. His breaking ball was good,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said. Springer hits two homers, Astros beat Athletics for 2-0 ALDS lead 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z Gibson struck out at least one batter every inning and in the ninth fanned Kaline, Cash and Horton to end with 17, the final pitch a slow breaking ball that left Horton frozen in place. Bob Gibson, fierce Hall of Fame ace for Cards, dies at 84 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z “I knew he’s got a great fastball, but at the same time try to protect against any breaking ball.” Season may be a 60-game sprint, but Nats beat Braves in 12-inning marathon 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Thompson also has a swing-and-miss breaking ball and steady command of both pitches. Inside the stable: A primer on the Rays’ fearsome bullpen 2020-10-19T04:00:00Z Replays showed the breaking ball just missing the flying insect. Freeman hits another grand slam, Braves beat Nationals 10-3 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z “That was the biggest step forward that I’ve taken with my breaking ball in a long time,” May said. Dodgers' power squad roars to life late to steal win from Rockies 2020-09-05T04:00:00Z “Elite fastball velocity and a plus breaking ball. He’s a lock to pitch high-leverage innings assuming he’s healthy.” After the Mariners’ active trade deadline, here’s what Jerry Dipoto and analysts are saying 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z “That was an unbelievable start. That was Nate being really, really good, throwing every pitch for a strike — the fastball, the cutter, breaking ball, the split —- and being on for seven innings.” Red Sox hand Orioles 5th straight loss 7-1 behind Eovaldi 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Trout barreled the 83 mph breaking ball with ease. Jo Adell singles in at-bat debut, Mike Trout homers in return in Angels' win over Mariners 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z On two-and-two, he laid off another breaking ball to work the count full. Dodgers overcome sluggish start to come back and beat Padres 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Walker has improved his breaking ball and found a level of maturity missing during his first stint in Seattle. Ready for the Mariners’ shortened MLB season? Here are 3 reasons for hope — and 3 reasons to mope 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z Last season, opponents managed just a .177 bating average against his breaking ball, with 47 strikeouts in 113 at-bats ending on the pitch. Analysis | Yankees and Dodgers among teams that benefit the most from 2020 schedule 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z “The breaking ball command was a little shaky last week which I wasn’t too happy about,” Dunn said. Close friends, Mariners teammates Justus Sheffield and Justin Dunn square off against each other 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z I felt I had pretty good command of my fastball, but I was yanking my breaking ball a bit.” Angels' Shohei Ohtani shows improvement in second training camp start 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z Russell: I remember that night, he had a good breaking ball going. An oral history of Stephen Strasburg’s unforgettable MLB debut 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z “The ability to shorten the breaking ball, to get back into a count, that’s been really good,” Roberts said. Dodgers' Caleb Ferguson develops third pitch with an eye toward becoming a starter 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z Once decoded, this told the team whether the next pitch was a fastball or a breaking ball. Column: Did Astros win by cheating? The numbers say no 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z The adrenaline didn’t allow him to throw his breaking ball with any sort of command. Mariners’ top pitching prospect Logan Gilbert hopes to learn from past, put nerves aside in first spring training start 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z He is an odd reliever in that his average fastball velocity was 89.7 mph in 2019 and he threw a breaking ball more than 45 percent of the time. Analysis | Of the living arrangements at Nationals spring training, David Hernandez’s is the best 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z He battled command issues, as he has for years now, and couldn’t quite figure out his own breaking ball. At Nationals spring training, three familiar pitchers are competing for two spots 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z When Ross is going well, he is working inside with his sinker, putting away hitters with his breaking ball and can mix in his change-up. Nationals face short list of roster questions heading into spring training 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Players or team employees would then alert Astros batters to whether the opposing pitcher was throwing a fastball or a breaking ball. Pete Rose weighs in on Astros' sign-stealing scandal: 'I didn't taint the game' 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z Teams measure everything from the launch angle of the baseball off a bat to the spin rate of a pitcher’s breaking ball. To stop sign stealing, MLB could fight tech with tech 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z The video claims that the Astros used two different whistling noises to signal to batters that a fastball or a breaking ball was about to be pitched. New video shows how Houston Astros allegedly used whistles to tip pitches to batters 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z He used his power sink and breaking ball to get a ground out, pop out and fly out. Astros Hold Off Nationals to Win Game 3 of the World Series 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z “His entire mix was good. The changeups down below. The fastball command. The cutter. The breaking ball when he needed it. The way they were sequencing, they looked really good together, he and Will.” Column: Hyun-Jin Ryu's first home run triggers grins and his strong outing elicits smiles 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z Betances said he was confident he could still get major league hitters out, despite lower velocities, because of his sharp breaking ball and command. Dellin Betances Is Back. Yankees Hope His Fastball Returns, Too. 2019-09-15T04:00:00Z So I just try to remind myself, ‘I can do whatever I want with my breaking ball.’ The Secret to Adam Ottavino’s Calm: A Little Black Notebook 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z “There was a lot of swing-and-miss out of the zone with the breaking ball, down below,” Roberts said. James Paxton dominates Dodgers and hears it from Yankees fans at Dodger Stadium 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z “You could just see the finish on his breaking ball and a little more life on his fastball too,” Yankees Manager Aaron Boone said. Yankees Beat the Orioles Again as Domingo German Earns Majors-Leading 16th Victory 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z Fans were on their feet and booed as Alec Mills walked in the sixth, throwing a breaking ball on a 3-0 count. Whoa! Rookie Aquino homers 3 more times, Reds drub Cubs 10-1 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z “I think just getting ahead and using his breaking ball a little bit more,” Roberts said. Dodgers rookie Tony Gonsolin views start against Cardinals as an audition 2019-08-04T04:00:00Z He’s used that pitch more and more over the past month, following a league-wide trend of increased breaking ball usage. LEADING OFF: Deadline day drama for Minor, Bauer, others 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z “The breaking ball is a good pitch to left-handers, so I’m throwing it a little more than the fastball.” Cam Bedrosian is Angels' situational lefty even though he's right-handed 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Kepler followed with his 27th homer, a long drive to right on a 3-2 breaking ball. Twins set another HR record, beat White Sox 6-2 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z Mills fanned Aquino on a low breaking ball to end the seventh. Whoa! Rookie Aquino homers 3 more times, Reds drub Cubs 10-1 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z “It was just a breaking ball and he made a mistake,” Beckham said. Tim Beckham’s grand slam highlights win for Mariners against team with baseball’s worst record 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z D’Arnaud went the other way on a full-count breaking ball, lofting a go-ahead drive that sailed over the leap of right fielder Aaron Judge. D’Arnaud 3 HRs, 3-run drive in 9th lifts Rays over Yanks 5-4 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z Physics don't work the same way across the pond, and every breaking ball becomes a fat, hanging changeup. Kawhi Leonard, don't go to the Lakers - Golf Digest 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z Barraclough, when asked about his diminished velocity in recent appearances, talked about his mechanics and getting sidetracked by recent work on his breaking ball. Nationals reliever Kyle Barraclough goes to injured list with right radial nerve irritation 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z “With how efficient he was, the command of the fastball and the breaking ball, I felt like something special was brewing with Walker,” Roberts said. Dodgers are stunned in the ninth in loss to Cubs 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z Three were curves, but the one he threw for a called strike against Wilfredo Tovar in the sixth inning fueled his confidence in his breaking ball. Caleb Ferguson regaining his form at the right time for Dodgers 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z Then he tried a breaking ball even lower, out of the zone, but the second baseman didn’t chase. Trevor Rosenthal spent four weeks in the minors, trying to get right. He thinks he’s close. 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z He fared well with his breaking ball, filling up the strike zone with his hard slider. Angels can’t duplicate success against the A’s 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Perhaps it was a breaking ball, he said, because he rarely whiffed on fastballs. After Fanning a Friend, C.C. Sabathia Reflects on 3,000 Strikeouts 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Guerrero Jr. reached on an error in the second, struck out swinging on a breaking ball in the fourth and grounded out in the sixth. Drury’s 3-run HR in 11th sparks Jays to season sweep of A’s 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z The past data and scouting reports say that Healy will swing and miss at a well thrown breaking ball. Mariners snap 6-game skid by winning crazy 11-10 slugfest in Anaheim 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z On a night when he made 84 pitches, he threw 39 sliders, using a breaking ball as his primary weapon. The velocity on Clayton Kershaw’s slider was down. That's a good thing 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z He ripped a breaking ball over the wall in right-center for a home run, and returned a fervent embrace from a former teammate. Indians’ Martin climbing back after life-threatening illness 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z “The second and third inning, really good. It was coming out nice, his changeup, his breaking ball, so that’s what you’re looking for. Now, whether the velocity gets going with it, who knows?” Fulmer feeling healthy, hopes to rebound from tough 2018 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z I hit a guy on a breaking ball, walked one. Braves pitching staff springing leaks early in camp 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z “It’s not going to be like a sweeping slider, it’s not going to be like a vertical breaking ball. It’s going to be somewhere in between.” Tigers pitcher Mize, majors’ No. 1 pick, trying to fit in 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z “My breaking ball moves just a little differently. The seam is a little lower and it’s a little easier to slip out of your hands.” As Yusei Kikuchi adjusts to American baseball, the Mariners don’t want him to change a thing 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z The fastball is a bit straight and hittable and breaking ball has lacked depth or consistent command. Jerry Dipoto says Mariners now have a top-10 farm system. But, what do the experts thing? 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z The big lefty’s fastball slowly deteriorated from upper 90s down to low 90s and still no ability to consistently spot what was labeled an average breaking ball. Mariners send shortstop Jean Segura and relievers Juan Nicasio and James Pazos to the Phillies in a five-player trade 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z But diminished velocity in 2018 and regression with his breaking ball has lowered his value. Analysis: With offseason heating up, who could — and couldn’t — the Mariners trade? 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Plagued at times by an aching back, the 30-year-old lefty no longer is the dominant pitcher who won three Cy Young Awards, his famous 12-to-6 breaking ball now more 10 to 4:30. Boston Red Sox win World Series, beat LA Dodgers 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z With two runners on base and two out in the seventh, Nunez sent Wood’s second pitch of the night, a backfoot breaking ball, over the Green Monster. Eduardo Nunez becomes an unlikely hero for the Red Sox in Game 1 of the World Series - Los Angeles Times Is there any other pitch aside from a “fastball” or a “breaking ball?” Sports Media: Charley Steiner on Dodgers can be call of the wild - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-22T04:00:00Z So the first-pitch breaking ball that hung until Freeman’s lumber connected and launched it into orbit was a costly mistake. Braves send Dodger pitcher Wood to the Chop House - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z “Good changeup and breaking ball. I think he’s situated in a really good place heading to the playoffs.” Indians prepared with Kluber and Carrasco to open ALDS 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z After Giancarlo Stanton struck out, Hicks ensured the champagne celebration in the clubhouse by hitting Fry’s 2-2 breaking ball down the left field line. MLB roundup: Braves wrap up NL East 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z He scooped a breaking ball out from near his ankles and golfed it. Eduardo Nunez becomes an unlikely hero for the Red Sox in Game 1 of the World Series - Los Angeles Times Martinez and his coaching staff have wanted Williams to rely more on his breaking ball, and he threw one to Castro. Nationals’ young relievers get tough on-the-job training in loss to Marlins 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z The former National League MVP, who was acquired Aug. 31 from the Giants, took advantage of a hanging breaking ball, slamming it over the wall in left center and into the Mariners’ bullpen. Robinson Cano, just as his Mariners’ teammates, baffled again in defeat, this time 4-0 to Yankees 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Mitch Haniger extended his hitting streak to 17 games — the longest for the Mariners this season — by swatting a solo homer to deep right center on a hanging breaking ball. Mariners get past Baltimore, but stuck in neutral in race for second wild card 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z This time, he dropped down and flipped a breaking ball over the plate. Austin Barnes ignites Dodgers rally in 11-4 rout over Mets 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z “We need the good Drew Pomeranz, the guy that can be good consistently and with his breaking ball,” Cora said. Red Sox beat Blue Jays 6-2 on Bogaerts’ walkoff slam in 10th 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z “Even early on, he had two shapes on his breaking ball. He was really comfortable throwing it short when he needed to and getting it for a strike.” Yankees turn on the power, rout Orioles in series finale 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z Hinch added they want Giles to work on his breaking ball in the minors because it hasn’t been as good as in the past. Astros send reliever Ken Giles to Triple-A 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z The Rays’ energetic and effective ace who pitches with a flair and emotion that borders on histrionics isn’t a fun at-bat with a biting breaking ball and mid-90s fastball. Marco Gonzales delivers another gem for Mariners as 3-1 victory puts them in first place 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z “I still got him, attacking and then spinning a breaking ball down he wasn’t ready for,” Solis said. The Nationals bullpen is overtaxed but still finding ways to be aggressive 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z Boone, who praised German’s use of three outstanding pitches — his breaking ball, changeup and fastball — said it was not a debatable decision to take him out, and German said he understood it. Yankees’ Gleyber Torres Upstages Himself With Walk-Off Homer 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z With an improved breaking ball and more consistent command all around, the 25-year-old did not allow a run in 11 spring training innings. Why would the Nationals choose an eight-man bullpen over a fully stocked bench? 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z Ryu indicated he will keep trying to improve his control of the breaking ball. Dodgers expect top prospect Walker Buehler to contribute in 2018 — within limits 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z Santiago fouled off Phillips’s first pitch, swung through a breaking ball on 0-1 and then took a called third strike on the outside corner. A hug on the mound put cancer survivor Billy Phillips at ease before his Maryland debut 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z “He’s got a nice breaking ball. His fastball’s got some good shape to it. We’ve just got to get him into games and get him comfortable.” Bryan Harper, Bryce’s older brother, out to make a name for himself with Nationals 2018-02-18T05:00:00Z Strasburg focused on locating his breaking ball to “Wish You Were Here” by Incubus. Martinez’s 1st camp as Nats manager includes player DJs 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z He might get breaking ball, breaking ball, breaking ball, and it’s going to be a lot harder to bunt. Plan was tailor-made for Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor – LA Times 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z He was going to fight off a fastball and he got a breaking ball that stayed knee high and he hit it the other way. Leary: Alex Wood saved the Dodgers with his big Game 4 performance 2017-10-28T04:00:00Z That breaking ball down and in is really handcuffing him. Brad Peacock's outing is old-school baseball 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z The Yankees got their first hit when Didi Gregorius singled up the middle but he was stranded when Castro chased a breaking ball for Carrasco’s sixth strikeout to end the fourth. Highlights of Sunday's MLB playoff games 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z He managed to lay off another breaking ball in the dirt. Grand slam by Rougned Odor ruins chance for Mariners to move up as Rangers win 8-6 2017-09-20T04:00:00Z Davis ran his fastball up to 93 mph, and even mixed in a changeup and breaking ball while striking out Khris Davis. Astros walk in 5 runs, lose doubleheader opener to A’s 11-1 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z A young lefty with speed and a fine breaking ball can succeed until he is 30 on that and little more. Perspective | Gio Gonzalez is pitching smart, and that should prolong the crafty lefty’s career 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z “His breaking ball was elevated a lot today,” Orioles Manager Buck Showalter said. Ubaldo Jimenez falters as O’s conclude West Coast road trip on sour note 2017-08-16T04:00:00Z The Yankees got their first hit when Didi Gregorius singled up the middle but he was stranded when Castro chased a breaking ball for Carrasco’s sixth strikeout to end the fourth. Highlights of Sunday's MLB playoff games 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z He’s back to throwing 96 with a biting breaking ball. Analysis | Mailbag: Are the Nationals done making moves? Who makes the playoff roster? 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z The reigning MVP pulled a 1-1 breaking ball and just kept it fair and clearing the bases. Mike Trout comes through in 9th as Angels beat Mariners 6-3 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z The reigning MVP pulled a 1-1 breaking ball and it barely landed fair. Mike Trout's three-run double in ninth inning gives Angels win after blowing three-run lead 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z “The first game, I felt like I really got away from my breaking ball and just turned into a two-pitch pitcher,” said Fedde, who struck out seven and walked four. Matt Wieters’s eighth-inning grand slam powers Nationals past Cubs, 9-4 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z He does not throw hard nor wield a particularly sharp breaking ball, but he stymied the Angels. Tyler Skaggs returns, but does little good for Angels in 5-0 loss to Athletics 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z Stanton homered in the first inning for the third game in a row when he drove a breaking ball from Pivetta into the center field hedge. Phillies total season-high 20 hits and beat Marlins 10-3 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z Right-hander Tommy Hunter jogged in from the visiting bullpen for the occasion and hung a breaking ball with his first pitch. Mike Trout is back, but Angels go down swinging in 2-1, 10-inning loss to Rays 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z Rays right-hander Tommy Hunter jogged in from the visiting bullpen for the occasion and hung a breaking ball for his first pitch. Mike Trout is back, but Angels go down swinging in 2-1, 10-inning loss to Rays 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z The two men worked daily, cleaning up and bringing some consistency to Vieira’s violent mechanics while developing a viable breaking ball. Thyago Vieira represents Mariners in Futures Game, gets 2 outs without allowing a run 2017-07-09T04:00:00Z “He was 95-97 mph and his average velocity was 96 mph. He felt good coming off the mound with good break on his breaking ball. Most importantly, he came out feeling good.” Mariners hopeful for a return of reliever Shae Simmons after the all-star break 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z We may never know whether or not it was actually Joe, but whoever it was, they certainly knew how to stare down a donut hole like a breaking ball. Seinfeld's 10 greatest sports moments - Golf Digest 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z He was taken by the Orioles in the 24th round of the 2010 draft, a lanky 6-foot-5 senior right-hander with modest velocity, an unremarkable breaking ball and no signing bonus. Perspective | From Georgetown to Nebraska to a cheese counter: Tim Adleman’s unlikely path to majors 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z The two men worked daily, cleaning up and bringing some consistency to Vieira’s mechanics while developing a viable breaking ball. Hard-throwing reliever Thyago Vieria to represent Mariners in the All-Star Futures Game 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z He spied a breaking ball hanging high and over the plate. Cal State Fullerton's season ends after fateful decision 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z Still, he has enticed evaluators for a decade because he is huge, throws exceptionally hard and can spin a breaking ball. Angels mailbag: Starting pitching, and contemplating a wild-card run 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z “He was trying to get that sense for his breaking ball,” Speier said, “but, yeah, we did notice it drop again.” Joe Ross tires — and exits — quickly as Nationals lose finale to Padres 2017-05-28T04:00:00Z He was a 28-year-old rookie signed out of independent ball, but he threw strikes, kept hitters off-balance with hesitation in his delivery, and learned to locate his breaking ball. Perspective | From Georgetown to Nebraska to a cheese counter: Tim Adleman’s unlikely path to majors 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z That would be all the offense that Anderson would need as he mixed a sharp breaking ball to complement his mid-90s fastball as mid-afternoon shadows crept across Miller Park’s diamond. Anderson takes no-hit bid into eighth in Brewers win 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z Not the proper turning of a double play in spring training or the adjustment of a particular player to be able to hit a breaking ball. After blood cancer, every day is a diamond for the Nationals’ Doug Harris 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z The lack of a consistent and viable breaking ball and the struggles to shut down hitters for a third plate appearance in the game are factors that aren’t easy to overlook. Ariel Miranda impressive as Mariners win another home series 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z In the ninth inning, Vogt didn’t get a glove on a breaking ball from Casilla, and it hit the umpire right in the groin. Cotton, A’s stop slide with 8-5 win over Twins 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z “The thing about tonight that I thought was different than the previous start was the use of the breaking ball and the changeup,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. Senzatela, Story key Rockies’ 12-3 win over Giants 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z “He attacked the zone, he threw a real good breaking ball, and reached back and threw his fastball on challenges when he needed to,” said Francona, who turned 58 on Saturday. Carrasco dominates, Indians blank White Sox again 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z “Casilla seems to be getting better and better. His commands better, a little better velocity, sharper breaking ball.” Alonso, Plouffe homer to keep A’s rolling past Mariners 3-1 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z “His breaking ball still sucks, and he’s got the same mechanics he did at the University of Georgia,” Perno said. Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood gets another chance to audition for starting rotation 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z Given how effective the right-hander was with a slow breaking ball against Texas, it’s a tough point to argue. Record-setting Triggs helps A’s top Rangers 4-2 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z Motter sat on a 0-1 breaking ball, hammering it deep into left field off the stairs leading down into the bullpen area. James Paxton arriving at ace status for Mariners after shutting down Rangers 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z Where a pitcher might use a breaking ball in a fastball count to keep a team off balance, a batter can fight back by attacking that pitch. Baseball Notebook: What is the hardest pitch to hit in high school baseball? Plus, Top 10 rankings 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z I told the catchers in my second and third outings, every other batter let’s throw more breaking balls to get my breaking ball feel. How low can he go? Royals’ Kennedy has spring ERA of 0.00 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z He walked two batters in 7 2/3 innings, and impressed with command of his breaking ball — a pitch he did not use to great effect during his time with the Rays. If Blake Treinen is the closer, this Nationals bullpen might be their deepest 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z “That was encouraging from the beginning, to mix the bigger breaking ball in more. We were just able to mix and match pretty well.” Record-setting Triggs helps A’s top Rangers 4-2 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z There were positives within some pitches: After Paul Goldschmidt fouled off a breaking ball in the first, Skaggs buried one deeper and induced a swinging strikeout. Albert Pujols homers in Angels' 7-4 victory over the Diamondbacks 2017-03-25T04:00:00Z “I’m able to throw my fastball for strikes. My breaking ball was good, changeup, everything fine.” Carrasco sharp in latest spring start for Tribe 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z “He used both sides of the plate. This was his best outing, so far, his best command, his sharpest breaking ball and good movement on his fastball. He pitched really well.” Triggs’ strong outing helps his chance to start for A’s 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z He was dominant at times, showing his nasty breaking ball and using pinpoint fastball location. Mariners manager Scott Servais pleased with the showings of Felix Hernandez and Drew Smyly in the WBC 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z Smyly was dominant at times, showing a nasty breaking ball and pinpoint fastball location. Felix Hernandez edges Drew Smyly in a duel of Mariners pitchers, but the U.S. prevails in WBC pool play 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z The son of a former Cy Young winner, Bedrosian did not need a dependable breaking ball to become a top prospect. Cam Bedrosian's slider could help him slip into the job as Angels closer 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Cabrera shouted, trying to throw a breaking ball like the former Yankees closer. Cabrera, Altuve hope for best Venezuelan showing yet in WBC 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z “I was overthrowing every pitch, fastball, breaking ball, didn’t matter,” Shoemaker said. Angels' Matt Shoemaker gets wild in first appearance on the mound since head injury 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z “He was very crisp, went right after them with a good breaking ball. It was nice to see. For his first time out in a Mariners’ uniform, he looked very comfortable.” Drew Smyly on first Mariners spring start: ‘It was a great first start’ 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z “Today was a good day with the breaking ball,” Hill said . Dodgers prospects Cody Bellinger, Alex Verdugo go deep in 10-8 victory over Brewers 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z Rather than warming up by mixing a few sliders in with his firm fastball, he made the breaking ball a focus. Cam Bedrosian's slider could help him slip into the job as Angels closer 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Another determinant factor for Miranda’s future role will be his breaking ball. Regardless of role, lefty Ariel Miranda vows to do whatever job the Mariners ask of him 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z “It’s a more normal style of hitting than constantly trying to guess which shade of breaking ball he’s going to see.” Brewers Hope Eric Thames, Ruthian in South Korea, Has Crossover Power 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z “He had a tough time gaining that release point with his breaking ball, once he did, it was just a straight downhill lawn dart,” Dipoto said. Can a healthy Nick Hagadone win a spot in the Mariners' bullpen? 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z There is some debate as to whether Walker will ever reach his potential without a viable breaking ball. Plenty of uncertainty surrounding the Mariners' starting rotation going into 2017 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z “So they made an adjustment on him based on the fact that he wasn’t casing the breaking ball anymore and now he’s got to continue make an adjustment back.” Mariners 2017 spring position preview: Is this the year that Mike Zunino can put it all together? 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z But he used the breaking ball liberally and in a variety of counts. Regardless of role, lefty Ariel Miranda vows to do whatever job the Mariners ask of him 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z So they made an adjustment on him based on the fact that he wasn’t casing the breaking ball anymore and now he’s got to continue make an adjustment back. Mariners manager Scott Servais discusses his team going into the 2017 season 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z “What makes him successful is his fastball; it’s not his breaking ball,” said Rivera, who then motioned with his hand near his chest. Indians Closer Cody Allen Takes His Game to Another Level 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z “Changing speeds, pitching off the breaking ball, mixing in the fastball, yeah, he kept them off balance all night,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. Los Angeles Dodgers blank Cubs 6-0 to take 2-1 lead in NLCS 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z “But if you can throw a breaking ball, you don’t really need that much speed,” she says. Will Women Play Major League Baseball? (And Not Just on TV) 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z A better breaking ball would allow him to keep hitters more off balance and navigate through the lineup a third time. Regardless of role, lefty Ariel Miranda vows to do whatever job the Mariners ask of him 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z “We saw glimpses and I think a lot of that due to the breaking ball. He threw some good sliders and his fastball command was a little better tonight.” Hoffman roughed up again, Rockies lose 11-6 to Diamondbacks 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z It is a signature habit of Beltre’s when he eagerly attacks a breaking ball, and he said he was too old to change it now. Baseball’s Grand Old Men, Like the Rangers, Still Seek First Ring 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z “He did a great job of spinning that breaking ball today,” Zunino said. Mariners stay in wild-card hunt, grind out sweep of A’s 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z “But he’s throwing that real slow breaking ball and then kind of lulling us into his fastball in.” Rough first inning dooms Indians in 7-0 loss to Rangers 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z “He got the breaking ball over early. I stacked the lineup with right-handers and he was able to get it in on them. We didn’t square a lot of balls today.” DeSclafani struggling after winning 1st 6 decisions 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z “Now he’s more in and out, and it’s helped his breaking ball. He used to throw five innings, but I guarantee he’d throw 100 pitches. Now he might have 60 or 70.” Blue Jays’ J. A. Happ Having Career Year as Majors’ Top Winner 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z One of the things holding Miranda back from being a viable starter is the lack of a decent breaking ball. Mariners lefty James Paxton will throw a bullpen session on Thursday, followed by a rehab outing this weekend 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z “He throws strikes. He changes speeds. He can bury his breaking ball when he wants to.” Freeman, Braves can’t solve Twins’ Santana 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z He wasn’t able to throw his fastball away to right-handers or inside to lefties, or finish on his breaking ball. Blackmon hits 5 homers in series but Phillies sweep Rockies 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z “I’m looking for a breaking ball, changeup, but every pinch hitter goes up aggressive to home plate,” said Rosario, who has two-run homers in both of his pinch-hit at-bats this season. Rosario’s pinch-hit homer sparks Twins’ win over Rays 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z “The pitch he probably wants back is that first-pitch breaking ball to Braun,” Green said. Padres lose to Brewers 3-2, but Perdomo continues to grow 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z “He made a lot of mistakes with his breaking ball and just elevated a lot of pitches,” Showalter said. Gausman gives up 3 HRs in first inning, Orioles lose 6-5 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z “Once he goes down there and attacks hitters and makes that breaking ball go down and away instead of down the middle, he’ll be back here with a vengeance,” Freeman said. Braves’ Wisler demoted to minors after another poor outing 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z “Plus fastball still. Throwing his breaking ball,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said. Darvish pumped, but Rangers blow lead in 6-4 loss to A’s 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z “Giolito needs some work, especially with his breaking ball and his location,” Baker said. Nationals promote pitcher Reynaldo Lopez, place Sammy Solis on disabled list 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z “Three pitches, good changeup, fastball with life. Good breaking ball, good first step.” Seager homers, but gets picked off in Mariners’ loss to KC 2016-07-09T04:00:00Z “Early, it was all about the breaking ball. Late, it was all about his fastball,” he said. Astros struggle offensively in 3-1 loss to Oakland 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z “They were all two-seam fastballs, sinkers. I tried to throw one breaking ball, and I hit the guy. So, I’m like, ‘Oh my god, I don’t want to hit anybody. Lester, Cubs routed 14-3 as Mets romp to 4-game sweep again 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z “It just seems, at times, he’s in between the fastball and breaking ball,” Yankees Manager Joe Girardi said before Friday’s game. With Alex Rodriguez Stuck in Neutral, Home Run History Beckons 2016-07-02T04:00:00Z “The breaking ball had some swing and miss to it.” Stroman turns in solid start but Indians beat Blue Jays 2-1 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z It was difficult to gauge just how long he would last Saturday after he left a 3-1 breaking ball up over the plate to Chris Carter in the first inning. The beats go on: Nats’ skid reaches 7 with loss to Brewers 2016-06-25T04:00:00Z “His sinker was moving a lot. This wind was helping a lot. His breaking ball was there. That’s why I didn’t know anything about it.” Syndergaard and Cespedes Visit Doctor After Mets Win 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z If you’re going to swing breaking ball, ‘O.K., there it is.’ A Royals Call-Up Is Making a Case to Stay 2016-06-18T04:00:00Z “You saw he got his breaking ball over consistently for strikes. When he got ahead, he expanded the strike zone. So, he pitched like a big leaguer.” Taillon dominates, Pirates top Mets 4-0 to stop 5-game skid 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z "Overall I think my fastball was good but my breaking ball needs to be better," Chen said through a translator. Ichiro closes in on Rose; Marlins trounce Padres 13-4 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z “Overall I think my fastball was good but my breaking ball needs to be better,” Chen said through a translator. Ichiro closes in on Rose; Marlins trounce Padres 13-4 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z “His fastball has some sink to it at times, it has some cut to it at times, breaking ball and his changeup. He pitches up pretty effectively, too,” Girardi said. Yankees looking forward to day off after loss to Tigers 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z “He has a good velocity and can spin a breaking ball,” Wilson said. Angels Report 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z “Really the only bad pitch me made was the breaking ball to Gomez.” Gray’s return bright spot for A’s in 5-2 loss to Astros 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z “I think that’s kind of been indicative of my swing over the course of my career. But this year it really hasn’t been there a lot. I’ve been chasing the breaking ball in the dirt.” Gio Gonzalez struggles again as Reds pound Nationals, 7-2 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z “So I used it. I just called it like my breaking ball. I’ve pretty much only ever thrown two pitches: the fastball and the ball that breaks. And I always had good confidence in it.” The slider could end this pitcher’s career. But he keeps throwing it. 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z “When he finally threw him a breaking ball, that froze him. And Frankie just got a little overanxious.” Indians hit 3 homers in 6-4 loss to Orioles 2016-05-29T04:00:00Z “We’re seeing lack of command of his breaking ball. Matter of fact, he said his feel for his breaking ball goes all of a sudden.” Mets, Harvey work to correct flaws in his delivery 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z “I thought his breaking ball was really good tonight. He eased off the gas pedal a little bit to make some pitches and then grew stronger as the night went along.” Astros can’t get offense going in 2-1 loss to Rangers 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z He took issue with a pitch earlier in the at-bat, and when Fletcher called him out on a high-and-tight breaking ball, Sano lingered in the box and let out a sigh. Twins all alone with worst record after 9-3 thumping by Jays 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z “When we got runners in scoring position, he tried the breaking ball,” Orlando said. Royals get to Quintana late, beat slumping White Sox 4-1 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z “A backdoor breaking ball located down and away,” Roberts said of the second pitch. Maeda stunned by Syndergaard’s power in Dodgers’ loss 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z Then he lost the handle on his breaking ball, and the Minnesota Twins lost yet another game. Jepsen falters, Twins’ skid hits 6 in a row with loss to O’s 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z He showed promise as a pitcher, developing a breaking ball to complement his fastball before giving up the sport after setting his first national age-group record in swimming in 2012. At 16, Reece Whitley Stands Tall in and Out of Water 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z “He was throwing his breaking ball for a strike and using both sides of the plate,” Cano said. Hisashi Iwakuma falters early, Mariners lose to Astros in series finale 2016-05-08T04:00:00Z Bedrosian retired both hitters he faced, but a wild breaking ball that bounced a few feet away from the plate let in the go-ahead run. Mike Trout's home run rescues Angels in 7-3 win over Brewers 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z Friedman said the Dodgers are pleased with Urias' refinements to the two versions of his breaking ball, and with his improvements in controlling his emotions on the mound. It's another strong showing for Dodgers minor league pitcher Julio Urias 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z “The biggest thing was just not being able to locate my breaking ball in that third inning,” Meyer said. Meyer’s first start unravels in third in 6-4 Twins loss 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z “Sharp with the breaking ball, good velocity. . It was Max’s day. Max kept us in the game until our offense did something.” Long ball beats Martinez as Cards get swept by Nats, 6-1 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z He also mixed in a superb breaking ball, but the Indians weren’t intimidated. Berrios struggles with command in debut, Twins lose 6-5 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z We knew going in he was going to be predominantly breaking ball first with a high fastball and occasional change. Postgame video and notes: Mariners rout the Astros, 11-1, behind Nathan Karns and Robinson Cano 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z “Everything is not broke,” Scherzer said, noting his breaking ball is still effective. Max Scherzer labors and the Nationals can’t pick him up 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Maeda was untouchable most of the night by keeping the Rockies off balance with a nasty breaking ball mixed in with a pinpoint fastball. Rockies can’t solve Maeda in 4-1 loss to Dodgers 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z Maeda was untouchable most of the night by keeping the Rockies off balance with a nasty breaking ball mixed in with pinpoint fastball control. Kenta Maeda baffles Rockies, leads Dodgers to 4-1 win 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z "I just saw that they were on his fastball, fouling the breaking ball off, seeing the changeup, taking it," Roberts said. Chase Utley fuels decisive rally by Dodgers in 5-3, 10-inning win over Braves 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z Hill was good enough to start for the Cubs in the 2007 playoffs, and Rothschild said, “We knew his breaking ball was something that was different and special.” Circuitous Path Leads to a Higher Ground 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z “Last time I faced him, I hit him with a breaking ball. I’m not trying to hit anybody.” Nationals fall behind Fernandez early and lose to Miami 6-1 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z Now that Storen plays in Canada, it is worth mentioning how he learned to throw a breaking ball: by using a hockey puck. Mike Hampton Relishes His Year as a Met 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z Walker’s one mistake was leaving a breaking ball up over the plate that Reddick jumped on for his first homer of the season. Cishek’s mistake in 9th gives Oakland 3-2 win over Seattle 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z “You saw terrific angle to the fastball, terrific carry to the fastball, a legitimate swing-and-miss breaking ball, and probably the most surprising part was how quickly he showed some feel for a change-up.” Lucas Giolito is ready to take his place in the Washington Nationals rotation 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z “The secondary pitches, the changeup maybe not quite as good as it was last time out. The breaking ball and feel, everything is there.” Hernandez throws 4 innings, but D-backs fall to Mariners 4-2 2016-03-20T04:00:00Z “The breaking ball felt really good today. That’s what I need to get to where I want to be,” he said, adding that his changeup felt better, too. Nola sharp in 3rd spring start, Phillies beat Rays 5-2 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z “I made a lot of good pitches with my fastball and could have stuck with that a bit more. But I wanted to get that feel for the breaking ball, which they made contact with.” Tillman shaky in spring debut as Orioles tie Blue Jays 6-6 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z He sought to induce ground balls and felt Wednesday was a big step forward, “especially with the breaking ball,” he said. Walker fans 5 in Mariners’ 7-5 win over Royals split squad 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Perhaps he adjusted his grip to get a little more bite on that breaking ball. After near-fatal injury, student finds calling in baseball 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z "He had everything you want in a reliever — good fastball command, a big breaking ball, and the ability to make pitches," said Street, who closed for Colorado in 2011. After a drug suspension, former Dodgers closer Javy Guerra looks to resuscitate his career in Angels bullpen 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z It was another breaking ball down, really down. Mets Change the Narrative as They Tap Their Potential 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z “When that happens, the commitment to the breaking ball is not as definite from the hitter’s perspective,” Maddon said, “because they’re able to see everything better.” Jake Arrieta is suddenly human, and the Cubs are in trouble 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z “Established the fastball early, getting ahead early and was able to work my breaking ball how I wanted to,” Walker said. Walker fans 5 in Mariners’ 7-5 win over Royals split squad 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z He was groomed as a starter in the minors, with a mix of pitches — changeup, breaking ball and a fastball that now averages 97.6 miles per hour — that seemed suitable for that role. Trevor Rosenthal, the Cardinals’ Closer, Enjoys Reaching Into the Past 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z He was using his breaking ball a lot more effectively. Mets' deGrom banishes nerves to emerge winner 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Better action on my cutter and breaking ball. Garcia not concerned over losing 4-inning start 2015-10-03T04:00:00Z "To me, a breaking ball is a strength pitch. Most kids at 8-12 are not strong enough to get on top of the ball." Tommy John pitches his surgery story to new generation with specialist son 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z “Just trying to throw a quality breaking ball and left it up in the zone,” Storen said. Late show bombs again for the Nationals 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z "I was able to locate my fastball better and throwing my breaking ball for strike two helped," Liriano said. McCutchen belts homer to lead Pirates past Reds 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z I remember last year against Toronto, there was one game in the bullpen, and my breaking ball wasn’t coming out the way I wanted it to. Across Town, Another Arm Rests for the Long Run 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z “Once he got his breaking ball spinning tonight, there was nothing we could do.” Soto’s one-pitch debut is only highlight of Indians’ loss 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z "Didn't command the heater, breaking ball was up. Just didn't throw well at all." Gonzalez, Rockies power past fading Giants 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z A biting breaking ball by a long-haired twirler on his last pitching breath. With Zack Greinke outdueling Madison Bumgarner, Dodgers feeling October-festive 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z "At some point in time, we'd like to see him face live hitters, but we need to see a little more arm strength and a little more familiarity with the breaking ball," Price said. Greinke, Dodgers bullpen shut out Reds, NL West leaders finish 3-game sweep with 1-0 win 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Then I hung a breaking ball to Albert - threw a softball to a Hall of Famer - and that’s not a good idea. Danks gives up 2 HRs in 1st as Chisox lose 5-3 to Angels 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z "I'm staying back on the breaking ball now and recognize the pitches and don't try to do too much," the 24-year-old Garcia said. Garcia's RBI double in 13th lifts White Sox to 3-2 win over Angels 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z “He got stronger as the game went on, the late life was there and the depth on his breaking ball,” Baltimore manager Buck Showalter said. Cruz extends hitting streak; Mariners lose 3-2 to Orioles 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z Anderson pitches up, especially his breaking ball, and the Nationals didn’t miss as seven straight batters reached. Nationals power up, start West Coast swing by throttling Dodgers, 8-3 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z They like my breaking ball, and they definitely probably want me to use it a little bit more. Jose Peraza makes his debut with Dodgers 2015-08-10T04:00:00Z His breaking ball, he was mixing it in to keep guys off balance but basically he was throwing and beating us with his fastball. Goldschmidt slump continues in D-Backs’ 4-1 loss to Reds 2015-08-09T04:00:00Z Used a back-foot breaking ball a couple of times for strikeouts. Nationals power past the Diamondbacks in series finale 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z “He made some great pitches, quality pitches. He took enough off his breaking ball that he was awfully good.” Padres’ 5-game winning streak ends in blowout loss to Giants 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z "I didn't know where my breaking ball or my cutter was going to be," said Santiago, 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA and 30 strikeouts in his last five starts. Calhoun, Pujols, Freese homer as Angels open rare doubleheader with 11-1 rout of Red Sox 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z “My breaking ball and throwing inside too, both were working better today.” Rodney yields Teixeira homer in 8th, Mariners lose to Yanks 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z “I’m really excited about his future because he’s going to get a better breaking ball and trust his changeup more and he’s going to have three pitches.” Gallardo’s scoreless streak ends in Rangers’ 4-2 loss 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z In a huge hole against one of baseball’s most imposing pitchers, he guessed breaking ball. Lawrie homers off Betances in 10th, A’s beat Yankees 4-3 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z “The breaking ball was a little sharper today than it has been,” Banister said. Gallardo gets win as Rangers beat Jays 4-0 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z “He lost command - command of his fastball, command of his breaking ball,” McClendon said. Elias roughed up in 4th inning, Mariners fall to Royals 8-2 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z “He did a phenomenal job of getting ahead with the breaking ball and then working in from there,” Doherty said. Virginia shut down by Carson Fulmer, Vanderbilt in Game 1 of College World Series finals 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z “His breaking ball was really good, change was good, velocity was up a bit. Outside of his first pitch of the game and last pitch of the game, we couldn’t put a ton together.” Astros’ 5-game winning streak ends with 5-2 loss to Mariners 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z “Unfortunately my breaking ball was out of the zone,” Urena said through a translator. Overturned call at plate sends Marlins to 2-1 loss to Yanks 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z With two on and two outs in the ninth, Jeff Mathis struck out when he swung over an 86 mph breaking ball. Yelich homer saves Girardi from Pineda decision as Yanks win 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z The first pitch, a breaking ball away by left-hander Frank Garces, was called a strike. Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez defiant after seventh-inning ejection 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z “Guy is probably expecting breaking ball and takes off, and we guessed right.” Brewers rally from 4 down, beat Nationals 6-5 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z The ninth hitter in the order, Clement smacked a breaking ball down the left field line, and Virginia’s dugout spilled onto the field in celebration. Virginia baseball rallies past Maryland to return to College World Series 2015-06-06T04:00:00Z With two on and two outs in the ninth, Jeff Mathis swung over an 86 mph breaking ball for strike three. Overturned call at plate sends Marlins to 2-1 loss to Yanks 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z “Mike made a lot of mistakes with his breaking ball,” manager Buck Showalter said. Astros rally for another win, 6-4 over Baltimore 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z "Obviously, if you leave a ball up, it is going to fly a little more. Guys who have a tight, hard breaking ball haven't had a problem. Guys who don't have had a harder adjustment." New baseball helps college teams regain pop on offense 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z “I ambushed the heater my first at-bat, and the next time up I just thought he might try to steal a strike with the breaking ball. And he just left it up for me.” Angels lose to Cashner and Padres 5-4 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z “I faced the guy before. I was looking for a breaking ball,” Flores said. Flores delivers again, Mets beat Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z "Garrett's breaking ball is so late and sharp, and when it's down it really kicks in a number of directions. He's not an easy catch. "Carlos did a good job on just about every one. Orioles rally keeps Garrett Richards from losing because of wild pitch 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z “I felt my breaking ball was as consistent as it has been,” the left-hander said. Garcia gives up 3-run HR in 9th, Dodgers lose to Rockies 5-4 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z Soler lined a single to right, and a wild pitch moved him to second before Starlin Castro waved at a breaking ball for strike three. Noah Syndergaard’s Mets Debut Has Smooth Start and Bumpy End 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z “It was a backdoor breaking ball,” Castro said. Castro breaks up no-hit bid, but Astros lose 3-1 to Angels 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z “From the first inning, I had no command of my fastball or breaking ball.” Escobar avoids serious injury as Royals lose 7-5 to Indians 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z “He threw me a breaking ball, changeup - he kind of showed me a little bit of everything.” Cole Hamels dominates, Phillies beat Cardinals 4-1 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z “He threw me a breaking ball, changeup - he kind of showed me a little bit of everything. It was nice pitching on his part.” Lackey holds down Phillies until 7th, but Cardinals lose 4-1 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z His breaking ball was not biting, and he did not command his fastball with his usual consistency. With Span back, Strasburg sharp, Nats look like they’d expected in 4-1 win 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z In a relief role, he needs to be able to throw a first-pitch breaking ball and be confident in his ability to locate it. For starters who struggle, moving to the bullpen can be quite a relief 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z Showing good velocity and commanding an effective breaking ball, he limited the A’s to just two hits the rest of the way. Butler’s 3-run homer helps A’s beat Astros 8-1 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z “He did a really good job of locating strike one and throwing that breaking ball,” Francona said. Kluber pitches well but Indians drop opener 2-0 to Astros 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Weaver retired eight in a row before hanging a breaking ball to Austin Jackson, who ripped a two-out double to left in the third. Seattle's Hernandez continues recent success against Angels with 4-1 win 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z “He is working diligently on his breaking ball.” Indians’ Swisher to start season on disabled list 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z “Good fastball location, great breaking ball. He’s really throwing the ball well,” Roenicke said. Segura leads Brewers to 12-0 win over Diamondbacks 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z “He was really sharp. His breaking ball was good, it looked like command was good.” Kershaw efficient in spring debut for Dodgers 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z State in this year’s draft and feel Ross has improved since his draft days out of high school, with a better breaking ball and a smoother delivery. Nationals’ Mike Rizzo, scout? No. Mike Rizzo, trading machine 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z House has timed the difference between Kershaw's fastball and breaking ball at 18 mph or more. Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw could finish on winning note yet 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z “His game comes down to feel and when he has a good feel for his fastball, next thing you know that breaking ball has a nice, sharp break to it,” Matheny said. Cardinals arrive at familiar AT&T Park for Game 3 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z He allowed one run, his fastball sharp and his breaking ball looping for six innings. Cardinals Ride John Lackey and Two Home Runs to Win Over Dodgers 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z "He was dominant, he was vintage Clayton, he was burying guys with the breaking ball," said Ellis. Cardinals' winning rally escalates quickly; Kershaw can't stop it 2014-10-04T04:00:00Z Teams have been forced to change the scale of their scouting reports, he said, because the average major-league fastball, slider and breaking ball are all better than they used to be. As Batting Numbers Shrivel, Eyes Turn to the Mound 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z He struck out five of the 12 batters with the breaking ball. Nationals split doubleheader, leaving meaning in Friday’s twinbill “Cobb was in great shape prior to that inning … from the moment he hit Young with the breaking ball, his overall command was a little different,” Rays manager Joe Maddon said. Cobb beaten by Yanks in Jeter’s last visit to Rays 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z “I just threw a bad breaking ball to a guy that is a good hitter,” said Black. Mets rally in 9th to beat Rockies 3-2 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z “My breaking ball was up in the zone - nothing was really working for me.” Wheeler struggles as sloppy Mets lose 9-6 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z “I think he’s one of their promising young arms. He throws the ball hard and has a good breaking ball.” Rangers can’t handle Paxton, Mariners 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z Sale walked two batters and hit rookie Zelous Wheeler on the leg with a first-pitch breaking ball, forcing in a run. Sale squanders lead, White Sox lose to Yanks in 10 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z "My breaking ball, I couldn't get a nice grip on it," he said. Angels lose some ground in Oakland 2014-08-23T04:00:00Z Burnett, Josh Hamilton was hit on the front foot by a breaking ball, and Erick Aybar walked to load the bases. Howie Kendrick's hit sparks rally as Angels defeat Phillies, 4-3 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z “I’m calmer and fixed my breaking ball,” he said. Rafael Soriano, Washington Nationals closer, uses hyperbaric chamber to reach rarefied air “I thought he used his breaking ball more. I don’t think he used his curveball in L.A. hardly at all,” Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. Lynn tough on Dodgers, Cardinals win 3-2 2014-07-19T04:00:00Z He needs to learn to see the breaking ball and hit it the other way. A Longtime Devotee Examines His Evolving Game 2014-07-13T04:00:00Z “Smith gets out left-handers with breaking balls. That’s a pitch they have a lot of trouble with. But he’s not just a breaking ball pitcher.” Smith tagged by Bruce HR in 8th, Reds top Brewers 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z He has more of an edge, a swagger, a confidence that rivals his stuff, which is often described as "filthy," a lively 96-mph fastball and a sharp breaking ball. Garrett Richards doesn't get caught in jam this time for Angels 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z “He’s got a good sinker and a good changeup, and now he’s mixing in a good breaking ball to keep you off balance. “That’s just a very well-pitched game by him.” Mills, A’s fall to Tigers and stingy Porcello 3-0 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z “He threw his breaking ball and his changeup early in the count and was able to throw that fastball late,” Seattle catcher Mike Zunino said. Hernandez strikes out 9, Mariners top Indians 3-0 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z I felt comfortable with the breaking ball and that’s why I used it so much.” Rain derails Ventura, Royals in 6-2 loss to Angels 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z “He’s got the good slider, good breaking ball,” Gibson said. Padres struggle with McCarthy, lose 2-1 to D-Backs 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z “Mixed all his pitches … his breaking ball, his fastball, threw some nice change ups.” Justin Upton HR leads Wood, Braves over Astros 4-0 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z “He had a good breaking ball working, he threw strikes and kept us off the board.” Darvish gives up 2 HRs in Rangers’ loss to Angels 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z When it seemed the Yankees were making adjustments, he began mixing in his breaking ball to great effect. Yankees’ Robertson Fails, Making Twins’ Hughes a Winner 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z “Tanner certainly didn’t want to throw it there. . If you hang that breaking ball over the plate, sometimes it gets whacked. And the guy whacked it today.” Nats bats still quiet after 3-2 loss to Marlins 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z “Just for everything that he’s been through with us, the surgery last year, he just seemed to change himself as a pitcher and is using the breaking ball more.” Beckett pitches no-hitter, Dodgers stop Phillies 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z "Just for everything that he's been through with us, the surgery last year, he just seemed to change himself as a pitcher and is using the breaking ball more." Beckett pitches no-hitter, Dodgers stop Phillies 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z “He was spotting that breaking ball well,” Sherwood Coach Sean Davis said. Spinning their way to a title “He elevated his fastball when he wanted to, got underneath the righties with the breaking ball when he wanted to - he knows what he’s doing. He’s very competitive and he competed really well tonight.” Rays shut out by Angels’ Wilson, 6-0 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z “He can sink it away from the righties. He runs it in on the lefties. He has confidence to throw his breaking ball, his changeup in any count.” Keuchel pitches 7-hit shutout, Astros blank Texas 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z “No strikeouts, not a good breaking ball, not a good change-up,” he said. Felix Hernandez continues to be less than crisp 2014-05-08T04:10:17Z But he hung the breaking ball up to Wright. Braves 6, Mets 0: Braves Stifle Mets With No-Hit Bid Into 8th Inning 2014-04-19T03:03:43Z The fastball may be his ticket, but Bukauskas knows he must continue to develop greater consistency with his breaking ball and changeup. Blistering fastball has Stone Bridge RHP JB Bukauskas rocketing up MLB draft boards 2014-04-15T21:40:51Z Jimenez was not able to locate his breaking ball Monday afternoon, and the result was a short outing in a 4-2 loss against the New York Yankees in their home opener at Yankee Stadium. Ubaldo Jimenez struggles as Orioles lose Yankees’ home opener 2014-04-08T00:56:00Z “The hardest thing for me to learn was my breaking ball.” White Sox’ Sale Stands Tall and Thin and Throws Strikes 2014-02-22T13:05:37Z Wood’s plunking of Harper was brushed off as accidental because it was a breaking ball that missed. Is Bryce Harper being targeted by opposing pitchers? 2013-08-26T23:33:31Z A pitch before the walk, Texas catcher A. J. Pierzynski was ejected for arguing with the plate umpire Ron Kulpa on a breaking ball he called low. Roundup: Darvish Again Flirts With a No-Hitter in Houston 2013-08-13T00:09:49Z “He’s not pounding it with fastballs like he did in the past, to get to his breaking ball, to get to that changeup.’ Thompson: nothing wrong with signal to bullpen 2013-08-03T04:25:59Z For the first six innings, Hudson allowed three hits, working wonders with his breaking ball and mixing his pitches with wizardry. Braves 8, Mets 2: Braves’ Hudson Masters the Mets Until a Gruesome Injury 2013-07-25T03:10:09Z And he said, “Just fastball, curve and breaking ball.” All-Stars of 1964 Recall a Wild Show at Shea 2013-07-13T00:52:06Z He’s got a good breaking ball, he locates his fastball well and he reads hitters. Nationals 6, Mets 4: Bullpen Meltdown Costs the Mets and Harvey 2013-06-29T03:29:17Z "Good, live fastball, ball had a lot of jump on it, and a good breaking ball." De La Rosa sharp but Rockies lose to Blue Jays 2-0 2013-06-18T03:45:09Z I didn't think his breaking ball was that great, but we certainly didn't hit it. Gonzalez gem wasted in Nats' 2-1 loss to Indians 2013-06-15T04:13:10Z "His velocity is pretty much the same, but we don't see as many chases with the breaking ball and the location's not quite the same," he said. Dodgers' bullpen fails in 5-4 loss to D-backs 2013-06-11T06:38:07Z The first at-bat he didn't look very good on the breaking ball. Angels lose nightcap of doubleheader vs Red Sox 2013-06-09T04:04:13Z It seems every time we see him he still is able to use that breaking ball when he needs it, and tonight his velocity was good. Angels baffled again by Astros' Norris in 2-0 loss 2013-06-02T07:00:14Z The next time up, Cano took a wild swing and missed a 72 mph breaking ball by a lot. Napoli's slam leads Doubront, Red Sox rout Yankees 2013-06-02T02:55:09Z "They're throwing me more breaking pitches in fastball counts and more fastballs in breaking ball counts." Lineup shake-up on horizon for Sox 2013-05-29T23:37:00Z He's made a lot of improvements on hitting the breaking ball. Peralta shaky again, Brewers beaten by Twins 2013-05-27T23:45:12Z "That was the first time they'd thrown me a first-pitch fastball and I was looking for a breaking ball," Bay said. Jason Bay's RBI single in 13th helps Mariners snap eight-game losing streak 2013-05-27T02:07:39Z Davis was up next, and he did well to keep his hands back on a breaking ball and hit a line drive the other way to left-center for a single. Mets lose to Braves when suspended game resumes 2013-05-26T00:11:09Z He struggled with command of his breaking ball, but he threw it in good spots, down, didn't hang a bunch of them. Trout, Vargas lead Angels over Royals 2013-05-25T05:00:15Z "Then I started using the breaking ball and hitting spots and I was successful at that." Garza 'outstanding' in return but Cubs lose 2013-05-22T04:06:08Z The breaking ball is a big pitch for him. Pirates can't contain Brewers in 5-1 loss 2013-05-14T03:25:15Z He throws his breaking ball for strikes maybe better than his fastball. Peralta and Brewers done in by Reds' hormers 2013-05-12T21:28:08Z "He's been as powerful, he's had good secondary stuff, with the exception of the 2-2 breaking ball that doesn't get to the spot," Farrell said, disputing a claim about Tazawa's recent struggles. Closer trouble in Boston's 3-2 loss to Jays 2013-05-11T23:07:09Z An inning later, Ross homered on hanging breaking ball over the middle of the plate. Red Sox lose 4-3 as Darvish, Rangers finish sweep 2013-05-06T00:37:08Z Kimbrel is regarded as one of the top two or three closers in the majors because of a fastball that reaches 98 m.p.h. and a breaking ball that spins into the strike zone at 86. How Mets’ David Wright Won a Duel With a Top Closer 2013-05-05T02:03:23Z "I knew they were going to put Howard in, but Scott Atchison's breaking ball is really difficult to hit, I don't care who it is," Collins said. Mets' bats fizzle as Phillies finish sweep, 5-1 2013-04-28T22:58:09Z My breaking ball is getting better and I found my changeup later in the game. Cashner leads Padres past Giants 2-1 2013-04-27T06:10:12Z Farrell said the breaking ball was intended for the back foot. Closer trouble in Boston's 3-2 loss to Jays 2013-05-11T23:07:09Z I didn't have 100-percent command of my breaking ball early on, but I started to develop a feel for it later in the game and just kept moving the fastball in and out. Astros blow 3-run lead in 5-4 loss to Angels 2013-04-14T06:20:10Z After the first inning I really didn't have a breaking ball. Corbin stifles Dodgers, D-backs beat LA again 3-0 2013-04-13T06:06:09Z "I threw a breaking ball on the wrong side of the plate and let him get his arms extended." Arroyo fades in 6th, Reds lose to Cardinals 5-1 2013-04-10T05:03:09Z "As he got into the game, he's got enough of a fastball where you've got to respect that and then he started flipping that breaking ball for strikes, and that made it really tough." Indians' bats silenced by Moore 2013-04-06T03:40:12Z If he does, OK, I'm going to throw my breaking ball. Brewers bested by Nicasio, Rockies 7-3 2013-04-04T05:30:15Z Expertly mixing his breaking ball with a pinpoint fastball, Rodriguez kept the Cubs off balance all night. Rodriguez leads Pirates past Cubs 3-0 2013-04-04T02:12:14Z I thought he caught up with his breaking ball today, which is a big thing. Franklin Gutierrez showing glimpses of what's been missing because of injuries 2013-03-03T01:36:35Z And Mike's a good hitter and I think he hit every breaking ball I threw to him and he hit them hard. Clemens: Piazza `needs to go get with Jesse Owens' 2013-02-17T19:49:08Z But on several occasions Ishii failed to follow strict instructions not to throw his breaking ball in certain situations. Baseball Set to Allow Interpreters on Pitching Mound 2013-01-19T17:03:28Z “I was really glad he threw that breaking ball,” Leyland said. Phil Coke Closes Out His Former Yankees Teammates for Tigers 2012-10-17T15:21:08Z Stick with your slider and an occasional breaking ball. Debate live stream: Watch Mitt Romney and President Obama square off 2012-10-17T00:00:00Z Carter Capps is now down here in Arizona -- where I am this week -- working on his breaking ball in some "co-op" games under the watch of GM Jack Zduriencik and manager Eric Wedge. Don't get locked in on specific names: Mariners need certain types of players to boost 2013 fortunes 2012-10-12T17:28:05Z And with that, arguably the best left-handed breaking ball in the major leagues was spawned. Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez’s tricky curve 2012-10-05T17:07:46Z One of the better fastballs in the league and then that breaking ball — he's much more comfortable working that in. Mariners reliever Capps learning to use more than just speed 2012-09-24T03:49:04Z He's got the great change, a great breaking ball and everything is moving all over the place. Mauer, Twins beat Tigers in doubleheader opener 2012-09-23T21:51:11Z It all seemed unreal, until Suzuki uncoiled his upright stance on a high breaking ball in the third inning Thursday for a solo home run, restarting his personal hit parade. Yankees 10, Blue Jays 7: Another Big Day for Suzuki as Yankees Sweep Blue Jays 2012-09-21T02:53:21Z "I think the intent was to bounce the breaking ball with two strikes, and he didn't." Rockies lose 5th straight, 7-1 at Giants 2012-09-20T06:39:14Z "He had a terrific breaking ball early," Tracy said. Pomeranz drops 6th in row, Rockies lose to Padres 2012-09-16T05:04:09Z But he lost control of his breaking ball in the fifth and was done after allowing six hits, two wild pitches, two walks and four runs in 6 2-3 innings. Sabathia falters in 5th, Yankees lose to Rays 2012-09-15T04:32:09Z But he lost control of his breaking ball in the fifth and was done after allowing six hits and four runs in 6 2-3 innings. Price, Rays beat Yankees, stay close in AL East 2012-09-15T02:56:09Z His breaking ball kept batters honest rather than buckling their knees. Nationals vs. Mets: John Lannan replaces Stephen Strasburg and gets the victory 2012-09-13T03:04:00Z At the end of the year, Walker was touching 98 and showing a good breaking ball. Taking stock of the Mariners' farm system 2012-09-09T00:50:04Z "Just a bad breaking ball to the MVP of last year," Lynn said. Cardinals lose 5-4 in 13 innings to Brewers 2012-09-08T08:25:09Z "After the first inning, I was better in the second and third innings," Abad said "Then I tried to use my breaking ball and my sinker in the fourth inning and they didn't work." Correia makes solid spot start for Pirates 2012-09-06T04:04:17Z Hanrahan said the pitch to Hart was a hanging breaking ball. Burnett strong in Pirates' 3-2 loss to Brewers 2012-09-02T05:31:05Z Hanrahan said he the pitch to Hart was a hanging breaking ball. Hart homers to lift Brewers over Pirates 3-2 2012-09-02T02:28:10Z He was down in the zone all night with all his pitches, and threw his breaking ball from behind in the count. Shoppach has big hit in 9th, Mets rally for win 2012-09-02T02:21:09Z I think that's our biggest problem, our command of the fastball, our breaking ball command. Astros end August 5-22 with 9-3 loss to Reds 2012-09-01T04:55:08Z He had an incredible breaking ball and he had a feel for it. Mariners lose 10-0 to Twins 2012-08-30T04:27:15Z I was down 3-1 and hung a breaking ball to a good hitter. Cardinals sputter again in 5-0 loss to Pirates 2012-08-30T03:33:11Z "He hits a breaking ball for a home run," Tracy said. Rosario homers as Rockies beat Dodgers 8-4 2012-08-29T05:07:08Z Early on, he didn't want to throw his fastball, but he threw it a little more later, then his breaking ball got sharper. Sheilds solid for 7 vs. Texas, not enough for Rays 2012-08-29T04:27:08Z Moises Sierra and Rajai Davis singled in the ninth to bring up the slumping Rasmus, who drove a breaking ball deep into the second deck in right for his 21st home run. Rasmus, Blue Jays rally past Yankees 8-7 in 11 2012-08-28T04:52:09Z We knew it going in, a guy like Anderson, a left-handed pitcher with a good breaking ball. Athletics' Anderson beats Indians 3-0 2012-08-28T03:44:08Z When the 81-mph breaking ball falls out of midair or when a 98-mph fastball feels like a mere aberration, it’s impossible for any foe to worry about whether Strasburg’s arm could hold up in October. Stephen Strasburg saves his best for last when it comes to innings limit 2012-08-22T04:14:00Z No location, no breaking ball today, which really hurt. Hellickson cools off Royals, leads Rays to 5-1 win 2012-08-21T03:23:08Z "They all look like fastballs out of his hand, but it winds up being a breaking ball, or that split-finger-looking changeup — whatever that thing is." Tampa Bay Rays praise 'prodigious' Felix Hernandez 2012-08-16T01:44:04Z One-run lead and I thought it was a good idea to throw him a breaking ball. Liriano shaky as A's beat White Sox 2012-08-12T04:32:09Z The last couple of starts against us, he's not 99, 97, striking out people and throwing the best breaking ball he has. Strasburg leads Nationals over Marlins 4-1 2012-08-05T22:08:08Z His fastball's solid, but he has a real good changeup and a real good breaking ball. Quick, somebody, break up the Mariners! 2012-08-02T06:21:05Z Lance Berkman was taken out for a pinch-runner not long after getting hit by a pitch on the right knee in the third inning by a breaking ball. Wainwright keys Cardinals past Dodgers 8-2 2012-07-25T03:29:10Z "I made Callaspo look pretty bad on a breaking ball and then tried to go back fastball away with two strikes and overthrew it, didn't locate it," Holland said. Walks hurt Royals again in 6-3 loss to Angels 2012-07-24T07:25:13Z The manager felt like probably one more outing and his command would get a little better, that his breaking ball would be more consistent. Drew Storen likely to make one more rehab appearance before return 2012-07-16T23:34:26Z He didn't finish that breaking ball pitch and he hung it. Hamels carries Phillies to series win over Rockies 2012-07-15T23:42:11Z He's kept his pitch count down and he's effectively using his breaking ball, locating with his fastball. Mendoza outpitches Sale, but Royals lose 2-1 2012-07-15T22:45:14Z "My breaking ball got better as the game went along, which is a good sign," said Humber, who will fly to Kansas City to rejoin the Sox. Humber shines in rehab start, ready for return 2012-07-13T03:47:00Z I think he really struggled early in the game with the command of his breaking ball. Observations and quotes from the Hultzen-Moyer game in Tacoma 2012-06-29T18:45:16Z That was something that stuck in Ryan's mind, letting him know Miller wasn't afraid to throw a breaking ball in a critical situation that pitchers tend to use fastballs in. Some extra work behind scenes paid off tonight for Mariners 2012-06-27T06:30:22Z Ahead in the count, here's a breaking ball. Accentuating the positive of 10 strikeouts on another lowly Mariners night in June 2012-06-26T06:27:08Z |
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