| 单词 | change-up |
| 例句 | Ashley I., the freelance journalist, is really upset about the party change-up because she wanted to go “full Kardashian” at the cocktail party and now has to wear a bikini instead. 'Bachelor' Recap: A Dose of Jimmy Kimmel Goes a Long Way 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z It was a beautiful change-up, and Perry even managed to make bright aqua locks work with the fancy dress. 2012 Grammys Red Carpet: Six OMG Fashion Moments 2012-02-13T02:03:43Z And this reminder is a revitalizing change-up for a series that was humming along quite well before this season's turn. The "Insecure" BFF breakup was inevitable – and what makes this season so great 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z "Mississippi pot roast is a great change-up from your traditional pot roast game," says Nicole Johnson of OrWhateverYouDo.com. This smoked Mississippi pot roast is perfect for a chilly evening 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Improvising on “Truth,” he spent some time lobbing change-up funk grooves on a single note. Review | Kamasi Washington’s playing is a mighty howl at Lincoln Theatre 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z Cilantro and avocado oil completed the Southwestern change-up. Classic baba ghanouj requires real smoke. Then you can treat it like hummus. 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z Turning homemade hummus into pancakes and serving them with tahini mayo was a big change-up. Add eggs and flour, and hummus becomes a dinner-party star. 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z Either way, the story gets a change-up, strengthening our devotion to this reliably brilliant series along the way. The "Insecure" BFF breakup was inevitable – and what makes this season so great 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z “Thankfully my change-up for me I feel like is my equalizer, I am able to use it in certain counts,” Luzardo said. Soler slugs his 33rd HR, Luzardo works 6 strong innings as the Marlins blanked the Padres 3-0 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z A hidden zipper is then attached to the bottom with a back flap, allowing effortless pillow sham change-up seasonally. The ultimate guide to caring for your throw pillows 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z “Kombucha taste, I prefer sweeter ones, but this is good for a change-up,” wrote the guy who loved the Olala mango soda. Celebrate high summer with these 5 taste-bud-tickling weed drinks 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z “That guy’s got a really good fastball but the secondary pitches came into play today, the change-up, the slider.” Arraez’s RBI single in the 10th helps Marlins end 8-game slide with a 3-2 victory over the Rockies 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z “You saw the power of the change-up tonight. He threw a lot of change-ups, he kept the change-up down, kept our left-handed hitters off balance.” Rookie France shuts down A’s and Tucker delivers go-ahead two-run double as Astros win 3-1 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z “It’s like playing a video game, it really is, the way he’s able to throw the ball both sides of the plate with his sinker, his slider, curveball, change-up,” catcher Tucker Barnhart said. Hoerner backs Stroman in 5th straight winning start, Cubs top Giants 3-2 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z “I’m really enjoying the change-up I do throughout the year,” Hunter-Reay said. Dixon aims for second Indy 500 win while rueing so many close calls 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z U.S. officials said the trip would be rescheduled, and Biden has invited Albanese to Washington for a state visit as consolation for change-up. Biden meeting with leaders at G7 summit while confronting stalemate over U.S. debt limit 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z According to Statcast, he has thrown just one change-up in his first five starts. Everything worked for Josiah Gray as he shut down the Mets 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Dollander often pitched backward to LSU’s hitters, mixing his slider, change-up and a looping curve to set up a fastball that sat between 96 and 98 mph with wavering command. For MLB’s worst teams, a rowdy night in Louisiana brought hope for the future 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z He said he is also working on a better changeup pitch he called a “split change-up.” Trevor Bauer pulls on No. 96 for Yokohama’s BayStars 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z And toward the end of the year, he upped the usage of his splitter, which he says has velocity and shape similar to a traditional change-up. Hobie Harris has been lights out for the Nationals. Will he make the team? 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z On Thursday, for example, Josiah Gray threw 82 pitches on the back fields instead of in an exhibition so he could test his change-up in a controlled environment. Analysis | The Nationals’ rotation had a mostly bleak week at spring training 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z The pitch, a change-up thrown against the New York Mets on Tuesday, shifted a lot for Washington. For Cade Cavalli, headed for Tommy John surgery, ‘life changed’ on a single pitch 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z After throwing 12 straight fastballs to start against Tennessee, he showed off his plus slider and what may also be a plus change-up. For MLB’s worst teams, a rowdy night in Louisiana brought hope for the future 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Which sets up a change-up that he committed to using more of Tuesday and that induced a swing-and-miss and a soft groundball. Perspective | MacKenzie Gore is a perfectionist who’s not yet perfect 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Harris has watched Williams closely ever since, including how Williams rode his change-up through a high-pressure jam in the WBC. Hobie Harris has been lights out for the Nationals. Will he make the team? 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Beyond his high-velocity fastball, Ferrer has a change-up and is reintroducing a slider into the mix. Analysis | It’s spring again: The Nationals have a lefty reliever conundrum 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z 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 Maybe he would sit and chat with his teammates for a bit, maybe talk about change-up grips, maybe break down his golf swing or offer a dark horse for March Madness. Stephen Strasburg isn’t at spring training. His shadow looms. 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Gray had flashes of success with his sinker toward the end of the season, and he plans to mix in the change-up Martinez implored him to add last year. Josiah Gray and the Nationals think he has made all the right moves 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Just kind of living at the top part of the zone and then mixing that change-up and curveball here and there.” Zach Brzykcy’s rise is a good sign for Nationals’ player development 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z 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 Ward knows he has to refine his change-up, a relatively new pitch for him, to grow into a major league starter. Nationals take Red Sox pitching prospect Thad Ward in Rule 5 draft 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z With his slider and sinker — his primary pitch — plus the potential addition of a refined change-up, Thompson believes he can have three effective pitches next year. As he refines arsenal, Nats’ Mason Thompson could become bullpen mainstay 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z After laying off a change-up in the dirt, Harper got a 99-mph sinker on the outside part of the plate. Perspective | Bryce Harper lives for the spotlight. Now he’s owning October. 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z With two outs and runners on second and third, Abrams pounced on a change-up from Braves reliever Jackson Stephens and punched it through the hole to right field. CJ Abrams’s up-and-down night ends with a walk-off hit and a Nats win 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z A big thing is he threw a lot more change-ups, and we want to continue to see him develop his change-up. Nationals avoid sweep and 100th loss with 6-1 win over Marlins 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z “Two things he did: He threw the sinkers, and he threw change-ups today, which is awesome,” Manager Dave Martinez said, noting the change-up even though Gray used it twice in the whole outing. Nationals fall to Marlins, but Josiah Gray finds a pitch to believe in 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Of his 10 homers, three have come against curves, three against four-seam fastballs and one off a slider, sinker, change-up and splitter. Analysis | Joey Meneses? Joey Meneses! 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z “Now his change-up moves — it dies, and it goes down. So it’s really hard to adjust.” Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara makes the youthful Nats look overmatched 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z In his second year in the majors, he has thrown 138 sinkers, 49 sliders, one change-up and two fastballs that registered as four-seamers but could have been sinkers without much movement. Nationals, Alex Call pick up Josiah Gray, take finale from Cardinals 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Bennett pitched 117 innings, attracting Washington with sharp command, a plus change-up and a low-to-mid-90s fastball out of a three-quarters slot. From Bixby to OU to the Nats, these two pitchers are following the same path 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z But I feel like that’s going to be a really effective pitch to end the year and next year, just to offer two different fastballs along with the breaking balls and change-up.” Nationals fall to Marlins, but Josiah Gray finds a pitch to believe in 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The stadium radar gun runs hot for breaking balls in Fredericksburg, meaning the velocity for Susana’s slider and change-up was probably a tick lower than presented. Jarlin Susana, 18, can already throw 103 mph. Can he top that? 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z His change-up, a developing pitch, accounted for a pair of strikeouts. Cade Cavalli’s Nationals debut had some moments — and a familiar result 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Sánchez retired the side in order in the first two innings, striking out a pair with his change-up. Another poor start dooms the Nats to another loss, their sixth in a row 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z He complements it with a slider, curve and change-up that, to this point, he solely throws to right-handed hitters. Analysis | MacKenzie Gore joins Nationals as a key piece of return for Juan Soto 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z His fastball, complemented by a slider and a change-up, sits in the low to mid-90s. Nationals draft Elijah Green, a high school outfielder, with No. 5 pick 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Then he lost control of a low-90s change-up, flinging it to where a handful of teammates took in his pregame bullpen session. Jarlin Susana, 18, can already throw 103 mph. Can he top that? 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z “I thought the fastball played well tonight and the change-up as well. I was very pleased with the change-up,” Cavalli said. Cade Cavalli’s Nationals debut had some moments — and a familiar result 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z “I felt really good. The change-up to Kelly was really the one bad pitch,” Manaea said. Voit, Manaea power San Diego over Arizona, ensure series win 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z 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 Another piece in his development will be to more frequently rely on his change-up. Perspective | Josiah Gray’s career, like this Nats rebuild, requires serious patience 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z His change-up is generally in the low-90s, though all the fluctuating velocities can make it tough to track his pitches without advanced technology. Jarlin Susana, 18, can already throw 103 mph. Can he top that? 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Then he threw his first change-up of the game two batters later to Adam Frazier — and Frazier sent it into the Nationals’ bullpen as Gray watched with his hands on his hips. Juan Soto homers twice, but Nats are swept by Mariners, extending July woes 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z “Kind of just tinkering with my stuff. … Yeah, I could have thrown more fastballs there, but I felt like I was keeping them off balance with the breaking balls and the change-up.” Josiah Gray puts budding slider on display before Nats lose on walk-off 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z When needed, he mixed in a change-up, too, but the third pitch never caught up to the others. The short history of how Erick Fedde found his best pitch 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Called up from Class AAA Rochester for the spot start, Adon, 23, retired the last seven batters he faced and flashed improvement with his change-up, a third pitch he must develop. A long day ends with Nats dropping a doubleheader to the Phillies 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Bell’s blast, fittingly, came on a 2-2 change-up in the middle of the zone. Nats come home and rout the Brewers behind a 19-hit barrage 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z He settled in by striking out the side in the second — two on a change-up and another with a fastball. Stephen Strasburg allows seven runs in Nationals return. But he’s back. 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z So were a curve and a change-up that sneaked into his arsenal in the fifth. Josiah Gray puts budding slider on display before Nats lose on walk-off 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z He added a change-up to his arsenal this year. With a fresh perspective, Carl Edwards Jr. has excelled in Washington 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Cruz was early on a change-up from Reds starter Mike Minor but got just enough of it to cut the Nationals’ deficit to one. Lane Thomas blasts three HRs, single-handedly ending Nats’ offensive funk 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z In the first, second and third, though, he made enough pitches — mixing a sinker, curve and change-up — to avoid damage. Nats’ minor youth movement changes little as the Mets complete a sweep 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z “That change-up was really working well to keep those guys off balance.” Stephen Strasburg allows seven runs in Nationals return. But he’s back. 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z He has struck out 28 and walked nine, mixing a four-seam fastball, a sinker, a curve and a change-up. Little by little, Nats want prospect Cole Henry to pitch a full season 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z “It’s so hard to adjust from sitting on a change-up to then try chasing a rise ball right with Lindsey,” Kemp said. Tuscarora softball enters playoffs undefeated and well-equipped on the mound 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Anderson threw an effective change-up that kept the Nationals off balance. The Nationals stick to the script in a 10-1 loss to Trea Turner’s Dodgers 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z When he hit a dribbler back to Woodruff for a rally-killing double play, it was on a change-up off the plate outside. Juan Soto’s struggles continue — and so do the Nationals’ 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z Strasburg said he felt he could have thrown his change-up more often and had better command of his fastball, but overall he said he felt good. Stephen Strasburg allows seven runs in Nationals return. But he’s back. 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z It helped that the rest of his three-pitch arsenal was working — he had strong command of his change-up and good life on his sinker. Patrick Corbin is better, Nats’ offense is worse, and skid hits eight 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Rogers came with a change-up that may have dotted the low, outside corner of the zone — or may have missed it. Perspective | For Juan Soto and the Nats, this has to be the low point, right? 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z “The biggest thing when you got an off-speed pitch like that — change-up or any breaking balls — we really got to see the ball up.” The Nationals stick to the script in a 10-1 loss to Trea Turner’s Dodgers 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z They were no match for a change-up that faded from lefties and into right-handed bats. Nationals’ skid reaches seven as Marlins’ Pablo López leaves them baffled 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z After hitting Garrett Cooper with a change-up to begin the third, he worked quickly through the fourth. Stephen Strasburg allows seven runs in Nationals return. But he’s back. 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Early in the game, the Diamondbacks’ Zach Davies had stellar command of his change-up, and the Nationals were having trouble picking it up. Long balls burn the Nationals, who settle for a split with the D’backs 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z “Finally, they pitched me away,” Soto said, though the fateful change-up from Wilson was low and in. Juan Soto takes it to the river (at 108 mph), but Nats fall to Pirates 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z The hosting change-up wasn’t the only hiccup the show faced: lightning forced the closure of the CMT’s pink carpet before most stars arrived to have their photos taken and be interviewed. Kelsea Ballerini forced to co-host CMT Music Awards from home 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z His arsenal is filled out by a slider, curveball and change-up. Nats outright Andrew Stevenson; Patrick Corbin named Opening Day starter 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z He dominated A’s hitters with a fastball that reached 99 mph and mixed in with his excellent slider, curveball and change-up. Touted prospects Matt Brash and George Kirby make cases to be the Mariners’ fifth starter 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z “From what I’ve seen lately, I like the slider to be around 89 mph, the curve around 83 mph, and the change-up in the mid-80s,” he said. Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert hoping offseason adjustments lead to more success in second year in MLB 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z He still relies on a sweeping that slider more than half the time, mixing in a two-seam fastball and a change-up. Mariners agree to deal with veteran reliever Sergio Romo 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z He showed solid breaking pitches and an improved change-up. Mariners catch glimpse of pitching future in George Kirby, Matt Brash 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z 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 Brash is working on developing a change-up and said he threw four or five after throwing just one in his first appearance — two scoreless innings against Cleveland. Touted prospects Matt Brash and George Kirby make cases to be the Mariners’ fifth starter 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z Gilbert ended a lengthy at-bat with lefty-swinging Sandy Leon, throwing a perfect 3-2 change-up that seemed to disappear when it neared home plate. Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert hoping offseason adjustments lead to more success in second year in MLB 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z The Titans drafted Evans in the third round in 2020 to be a change-up to Derrick Henry. Landry sees front 4 as group to lead Titans to Super Bowl 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z “The first one was on a change-up, the second one was a good fastball and third one was a high pitch, I don’t know how I hit it,” he said. Mariners star prospect Noelvi Marte shows a maturity beyond his age 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z But his best pitch of the day was a change-up that had left-handed hitters flailing. Mariners top pitching prospect George Kirby has more than just a fastball in his arsenal 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Rogers, though, spent September flashing solid command of a low-90s fastball, slider and change-up. The Nationals took a chance on Josh Rogers. Yeah, he says, that was pretty sick. 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z O’Hara, who plays Aurora Fane, a member of Manhattan’s upper crust — and stars in the streaming series “The Accidental Wolf” — likes the change-up from musicals, even if fans try to put her in a box. There are so many Broadway actors in ‘The Gilded Age,’ it’s like being at the Tony Awards 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z That pairing has seemingly proven itself as a change-up option Lue can hold in reserve. Will Kawhi Leonard play this season? Tyronn Lue senses optimism from Clippers star 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z He explained that the sinker plays off his change-up, with the pitches zipping in the same path, and out of the same arm slot, before going in different directions. After a rough minor league season, Jackson Rutledge is making up for lost time 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z “I wanted to work on my change-up and throw it in counts that I may not usually throw it in,” he said. Mariners top pitching prospect George Kirby has more than just a fastball in his arsenal 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Mark Scialabba, the Nationals’ assistant general manager in charge of player development, called Henry’s change-up his “most consistent off-speed pitch.” Pitcher Cole Henry’s stock is rising in the Nationals’ system 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z Finally, facing Dylan Lee with two out in the seventh, he pounded a change-up into the left-field pavilion to complete the tremendous trio. Plaschke: Elimination-game superhero Chris Taylor rescues Dodgers' season once again 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Whatever the case, Webb and Posey relied far more on the 24-year-old’s change-up than normal, a twist that seemed to keep the Dodgers swinging early. The Giants and Dodgers went toe-to-toe all season. Now one game settles who moves on. 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z In his first at-bat, Bogaerts drove a hanging change-up from Yankees ace Gerrit Cole out to dead center, then exploded in emotion as he rounded first base as the first hero of the night. Red Sox, better when it mattered most, top Yankees in AL wild-card showdown 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Although much has been made on his fastball velocity that has jumped up since his days at Elon, averaging 96 mph last season, he labeled the change-up as “a big weapon” for him in 2022. Mariners top pitching prospect George Kirby has more than just a fastball in his arsenal 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z “He controls both pitches and can mirror well with his change-up, keeping hitters guessing. It allows him to throw to all quadrants of the zone.” Pitcher Cole Henry’s stock is rising in the Nationals’ system 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z In its place, his curveball became a weapon for him, but each of his most used pitches gave him problems Saturday as the Blue Jays went deep once each off his fastball, change-up and curveball. Baltimore Orioles ace John Means pounded in final start of season 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z Freeland worked 6⅔ innings, his line only stained when Lane Thomas, his final batter, took a full-count change-up for a walk with the bases loaded. The Nationals go quietly in Colorado, wasting another solid start by Patrick Corbin 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z But his change-up, a developing third pitch, is an important option against lefties, one that moves in the opposite direction of his slider and fades from their bats. Jhon Romero’s Nationals debut awaited at the end of the long path from Colombia to the majors 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z The change-up will offer a counter to the power fastball and two breaking balls, particularly against left-handed hitters. Mariners top pitching prospect George Kirby has more than just a fastball in his arsenal 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z From there, he fouled off two pitches, a heater and a change-up, before whacking a 99-mph sinker out to left. Juan Soto’s impossibly torrid stretch continues with two home runs as Nationals beat Reds 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z He returned without the same sharpness he had in the first half, struggling to get the desired effect with his signature change-up. Baltimore Orioles ace John Means pounded in final start of season 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z The right-hander said he made a mistake when giving up his homer to Albies, but Riley put a good swing on a change-up that was inside off the plate. Braves power to 6-1 win over D-backs, maintain NL East lead 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z “A lot of work on my change-up could make me a lot more effective to like have a ball that kind of, if I pronate it right, it just dies outside to a right-handed batter.” This 17-year-old pitcher has found a place in baseball. She doesn’t want to give it up. 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z His change-up was sharp, using the same grip and strategy his dad once leaned on: trying to throw it straight at the catcher’s foot. Peyton Glavine, son of Tom, has his father’s change-up and his own climb ahead 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Sanchez drove Gibson’s change-up over the wall in right center for his seventh homer of the season. Rojas 2 hits in 7-run burst, Miami ends Phils’ 6-game streak 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Facing left-hander Matt Moore, Thomas ripped a two-out RBI double in the second, lifting a 2-2 change-up that dipped below the zone. Nationals send down their onetime CF of the future, then get overrun by Phillies 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z After striking out on a low change-up in his first two at-bats, Zimmerman lined one for his 40th career homer against the Marlins. Erick Fedde, Nationals get best of old friend Jesus Luzardo and handle the Marlins 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Otherwise, she was at DC Dynasty Baseball, a workout facility, building strength and refining her fastball, change-up and curve. This 17-year-old pitcher has found a place in baseball. She doesn’t want to give it up. 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z “The heater had a little bit more life. Just got to locate the change-up a little better.” Orioles give John Means little support and lose their 18th straight 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z Swanson doubled on an inside change-up in the fourth, nailing a pitch Gray rarely throws. Newcomers Josiah Gray and Riley Adams flash potential as Nationals rally to edge Braves 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z He mixes a mid-90s fastball with a slider, a curve and the rare change-up. As Josiah Gray joins the fold, the Nationals walk off the Cubs on Yadiel Hernandez’s homer 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z Hezel said the ultimate goal was to get more efficiency and ride back on Kikuchi’s fastball, and a better separation between his fastball and change-up. The making of an All-Star: How the Mariners’ Yusei Kikuchi completed a remarkable turnaround 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z As the night wore on, Martin peppered the outside corner with her fastball and kept hitters off balance with a tailing change-up. South County softball is on to the Class 6 final after beating Washington-Liberty, 7-0 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z With one out, Means left a change-up in the middle of the zone to Jorge Soler, who planted it into the first row of seats beyond the left field fence for the game’s first run. Orioles give John Means little support and lose their 18th straight 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z He battled back, getting a called strike with his slider and a foul tip off his change-up. Nats close trip with a loss but have Stephen Strasburg lined up to start Friday vs. O’s 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z Unable to command the cutter – his best pitch – he went to his fastball and relied on his slider and change-up. Detroit’s Casey Mize shuts down Mariners, ending their three-game winning streak 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z He has all but entirely ditched his change-up, choosing to attack batters with his fastball, curve and cutter, in that order of most to least used. What Nationals reliever Daniel Hudson can tell us about new reliever Austin Voth 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z The change-up that has been the backbone of his breakout carried the day. John Means fires sixth no-hitter in Baltimore Orioles history 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z His change-up, a pitch in perpetual development, was faring well with lefties. After three great starts (and one dud) this season, Joe Ross is still his harshest critic 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Two pitches later, Harrison clocked Matz’s change-up to clear the bases. With his bat and glove, Trea Turner keeps Nats’ heart beating, sparks win over Blue Jays 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z His change-up, his third option for the night, proved a reliable two-strike pitch. Jacob deGrom overpowers the Nationals with 15 strikeouts in the Mets’ 6-0 win 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z Hudson’s main change was eliminating his windup to pitch from the stretch full time, though he also has thrown his change-up less and less in recent years. What Nationals reliever Daniel Hudson can tell us about new reliever Austin Voth 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z His nine strikeouts showed the diversity of his arsenal: four with his sinker, three with his curve and two with his change-up. The Nationals’ bullpen concerns grow as Wander Suero exits early in a win over Arizona 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z He said the cicada hatch will be a good change-up from the flies that you see every year. Cicadas expected to be fish ‘filet mignon’ in Pennsylvania 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z Would he always be just sinker-slider and a showcase change-up that shouldn’t be allowed over the plate? Perspective | Should the Nationals be worried about their Big Three starters? Stay tuned. 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z In his first matchup with Soto on Wednesday, Wainwright pounded him inside — throwing two cutters and a change-up — before evening the count to 2-2 with a looping curve. Juan Soto keeps hitting, Joe Ross keeps dealing and the Nats win their first series 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z Martinez’s sixth-inning homer off Sceroler made it an even 10, and he provided the 11th by hammering a change-up from the Tyler Wells, the Orioles’ other Rule 5 pick, in the eighth. Martinez hits three home runs as Red Sox sweep Orioles 2021-04-11T04:00:00Z But his second pitch of the fourth was a change-up down the middle, and Cedric Mullins sent it out to add a homer to his excellent trip. Orioles end long skid in New York with 4-3 win in 11 innings 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z “Weird, frustrating start,” said Scherzer, who pushed to 91 pitches in six innings, leaning on his change-up and slider to steady his outing. Juan Soto sends Nationals fans home happy with a walk-off win on Opening Day 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Ross used four pitches, including a change-up, throwing 69 percent strikes in 4⅔ strong innings. Perspective | This Nationals spring has been filled with happy returns. Now let’s see if they last. 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Their next meeting started with fastball, change-up, curve and cutter, all at or below Soto’s knees. Juan Soto keeps hitting, Joe Ross keeps dealing and the Nats win their first series 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z Corbin, a left-handed starter for the Washington Nationals, said this of his change-up in March 2019: “I just want to get consistent with that pitch, kind of as another weapon.” Analysis | Patrick Corbin is again saying he wants to throw more change-ups. Here’s why. 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z So against the Astros, he pounded the change-up — his signature pitch — and buried a handful in the dirt. Stephen Strasburg appeared back to normal in his spring debut. And that’s a promising sign. 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z In just about every year since, he has discussed wanting to make his change-up a reliable third pitch. For Joe Ross, back on the mound after missing 2020, it’s like ‘riding a bike’ 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z In the process, he also gave baseball one of the most colorful phrases in sports: the Bugs Bunny change-up. ‘Baseball Bugs’ at 75: How a Looney Tunes classic left its mark on America’s pastime 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z But Corbin still hadn’t gained full confidence in his change-up as a third option. Alex Avila has experience catching Max Scherzer and Patrick Corbin. And it shows. 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z “He’s got four pitches. He’s got a really good change-up, he’s a strike thrower, throws in the mid-90s,” Martinez said of Armenteros, who made a handful of appearances in the Dominican Republic this winter. Analysis | Addition of Rogelio Armenteros deepens Nationals’ pool of possible starters 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z Part of that, he later explained, was because his change-up comes around slower than his fastball and curve each spring. Stephen Strasburg appeared back to normal in his spring debut. And that’s a promising sign. 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z He struck out Smith, one of the lefties, with a change-up on the outer half. For Joe Ross, back on the mound after missing 2020, it’s like ‘riding a bike’ 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z As he aged and his fastball lost velocity, Lester increased his change-up usage. Jon Lester, 37, brings a long track record of not missing starts to the Nationals 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z “I’m a huge believer in the change-up,” Hickey said in October. Analysis | How Jim Hickey’s focus on the change-up could help the Nationals’ pitching staff 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z Mark Scialabba, the club’s assistant general manager in charge of player development, recently praised Fuentes’s ability to pound the zone with his sinker, slider and change-up. Nationals protect Steven Fuentes, Yasel Antuna and Joan Adon from Rule 5 draft 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z The natural follow-up was to wonder whether there’s an optimal state to throw his change-up in. Stephen Strasburg appeared back to normal in his spring debut. And that’s a promising sign. 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z Clay is a sinker-heavy pitcher who throws that pitch, a slider and a change-up. Nationals sign lefty reliever Sam Clay to major league contract 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z It reached 105, the final tally, when he struck out Harper with another low change-up to escape the fifth. An�bal Sánchez and a taut bullpen lift Nationals over Phillies 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z But the change-up was next on his list, with supporting evidence on the staff he inherits. Analysis | How Jim Hickey’s focus on the change-up could help the Nationals’ pitching staff 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z “But then he settled in and wasn’t afraid to change-up in any count, which I think is a big benefit for him and made it tough on us.” Nats can’t take advantage of a gem from Patrick Corbin, who gets outdueled by Braves rookie 2020-09-12T04:00:00Z “Like today, I was throwing into a straight crosswind, and it’s like, yeah, it makes my change-up really nasty, but at the same time I don’t really feel confident about knowing where it’s going.” Stephen Strasburg appeared back to normal in his spring debut. And that’s a promising sign. 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z “I was particularly impressed with how polished the change-up looks.” Top Mariners draft pick Emerson Hancock makes ‘debut’ with batting-practice session in Tacoma 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z The problem, Sánchez explained, was that his change-up stopped moving like he wanted, and he didn’t put away Lowe when ahead 0-2. The Nationals, in an odd and balanced effort, score a 5-3 win over the AL East-leading Rays 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z He has often discussed refining a third pitch, and that has often meant sharpening his change-up. Analysis | How Jim Hickey’s focus on the change-up could help the Nationals’ pitching staff 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z With one out in the sixth, Pete Alonso hit a 2-0 change-up that caught the heart of the plate and wound up as the fifth second-deck home run to left in Camden Yards history. Means pitches better, but Orioles still lose to Mets 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z “I pulled a change-up over the middle of the plate,” Sheffield said. Mariners move closer to the AL West cellar after 16-3 thumping by Angels 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z Pinch hitter Pat Valaika lofted a low change-up out to left. Nationals’ bullpen collapses in the eighth inning as the Orioles rally to a 5-3 win 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z The left-hander leaned on his change-up and slider, an attempt to keep the Nationals off-balance and guessing. Nationals use unlikely formula to enter unexpected break on high note 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z Avoiding it when behind shows that he would rather lean even harder on his fastball and curve, eliminating deception, instead of trying to throw his change-up for a needed strike. Analysis | How Jim Hickey’s focus on the change-up could help the Nationals’ pitching staff 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z After the inning, staff members indicated he might have been tipping off his change-up. Perspective | Stephen Strasburg never moved on from Washington. He moved in. 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z His change-up might be his best secondary pitch to go with a curveball and slider. Mariners sign draft picks Emerson Hancock, Zach DeLoach and Taylor Dollard 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z The righty, though, confidently described five options in his first call with local reporters: a four-seam fastball, a sinker, a change-up, a “spike curve” and a slider. The Nationals’ first-round pick called his own pitches in college. He earned it with conviction. 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z In his outings leading up to the shutdown of college baseball, Lacy was touching 98 mph with an improved slider and solid change-up. MLB draft has little fanfare but remains vital for Mariners’ rebuilding plan 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z Ross’s change-up has been hit pretty hard in a limited data set. Analysis | How Jim Hickey’s focus on the change-up could help the Nationals’ pitching staff 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z The change-up also follows statements by many Democrats in charge of big cities -- including several who once insisted on strict quarantine measures -- championing the nationwide mass demonstrations over Floyd's death , sans social distancing. Barr, in FNC interview, confirms 'focused investigations' of Antifa, hammers 'dangerous' push to defund police 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z They want him to be the hitter who recently expected a change-up, moved up six inches in the box to prepare for it, then slapped a change-up for a single. Luis Garcia knows he fits in the Nationals’ future. Let’s count the ways. 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z Part of being complete is knowing how and when to deploy a change-up that plays perfectly off his two-seam fastball. Perspective | Stephen Strasburg’s change-up is MLB hitters’ ultimate guessing game 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z He has a plus change-up but an inconsistent breaking pitch. MLB draft has little fanfare but remains vital for Mariners’ rebuilding plan 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z But given the numbers and career change-up usage for all three, it’s clear that confidence is low. Analysis | How Jim Hickey’s focus on the change-up could help the Nationals’ pitching staff 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z He wants to establish a third pitch beyond his fastball and change-up, and he liked the five sliders he threw against the Mets. Analysis | Sean Doolittle is easing his way into spring training 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z Sharp relies on his change-up, his best pitch, to induce groundballs. How a pair of decisions sent two Nationals prospects on divergent paths toward the majors 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z But the change-up, in how he throws it and how he sells it, can’t really be copied. Perspective | Stephen Strasburg’s change-up is MLB hitters’ ultimate guessing game 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z Last year, he honed a pitch mix he likes — roughly a quarter each of his curveball, fastball, change-up and sinker — and Menhart said Strasburg wants to keep it almost the same this season. Stephen Strasburg’s first spring training start wasn’t good, but he got what he wanted 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z “I wasn’t going to throw curves or sliders so I mixed in the fastball and change-up,” he said. Braves’ Foltynewicz ready to put 2019 season behind him 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z 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 For example, one finger for a fastball, two for a curve, three for a change-up and so forth. Perspective | Cheating ruins everything about sports. The Astros got what they deserved. 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z If he now gives them the political equivalent of a change-up, don’t be shocked when they swing, miss and mutter angrily to themselves as they head back to the dugout in failure. Opinion | Trump unveiled his reelection strategy at the World Series. Democrats should be nervous. 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z But despite starting the fourth as though he was becoming that Strasburg again, using his fastball, change-up and curve to collect two outs, he then lost his feel. Nationals force World Series Game 7 with dominant Stephen Strasburg performance in 7-2 win 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z Ross relies on two pitches, a sinker and slider, and will almost exclusively use his curveball, change-up and four-seam fastball against left-handed hitters. Max Scherzer scratched from Game 5 start in the World Series with neck spasms 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z He showed why when Patrick Corbin missed with a change-up right over the middle. Astros pummel Nationals in Game 4, 8-1, to even World Series 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z Perhaps in “Sign Set 1” a single finger would mean a slider to Max Scherzer, but the same one finger might mean a change-up to Stephen Strasburg. Perspective | Cheating ruins everything about sports. The Astros got what they deserved. 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z The reliever was ahead of the Astros’ George Springer, and he wanted to throw a change-up down. Kurt Suzuki has hip flexor strain but will remain on Nationals’ roster 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z Either way, he struck out Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos with it for the second time — his third change-up strikeout overall since the second inning. Nationals crush Astros, 12-3, to take commanding 2-0 lead in World Series 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z Stephen Strasburg’s change-up is just plain ‘disgusting,’ and one of the best pitches in baseball. Nationals sweep Cardinals in NLCS, 7-4, earn first World Series berth 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z “Slider, curveball, change-up, heater — he always gets that first strike, either swinging or he’ll put one over the plate,” Yankees slugger Aaron Judge said. It's been nearly five months since Gerrit Cole last lost. Yankees, take your shot. 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z In other news, water is wet, grass is green, the earth is round, and Stephen Strasburg’s change-up is filthy. Perspective | The Nationals’ rotation encountered a knife fight and brought a bazooka. Or four. 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z Then a change-up that looks like a fastball until, a nanosecond later, it begins falling away from swings. Aníbal Sánchez’s near-no-hitter gives Nationals 2-0 win over Cardinals in Game 1 of NLCS 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z He watched a change-up flyball in the dirt and then crushed a dead shot to center field on a 94-mph fastball which sat in the middle of the zone. Nationals finally break through to NLCS on Howie Kendrick’s 10th-inning grand slam 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z The shortstop worked a 3-1 count and expected a change-up in the strike zone because Urías had thrown him one several times before, regardless of the situation. Ryan Zimmerman’s home run will be most remembered, but these four at-bats set the stage perfectly 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z The numbers suggested his fastball could still be effective at 93 to 96 mph if he used his curveball and change-up more often. How Stephen Strasburg became virtually unhittable at the perfect time for the Nationals 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z He’s continued an unexpected level of dominance against Dodger hitters by employing the same low-70s change-up which he’s had throughout the season. Patrick Corbin, Nationals get rocked by Dodgers in sixth inning, lose NLDS Game 3, 10-4 2019-10-06T04:00:00Z The Cardinals, like the Dodgers five days ago, couldn't solve a healthy mix of his four-seam fastball, change-up, cutter and sinker. Aníbal Sánchez’s near-no-hitter gives Nationals 2-0 win over Cardinals in Game 1 of NLCS 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z Pollock — look silly on strikeouts with a change-up and curveball, respectively. Stephen Strasburg dominates as Nationals take Game 2 of NLDS to even series with Dodgers 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z The manager thought his reliever would keep throwing the change-up, but Muncy singled to right on a fastball. Analysis | Dodgers highlight a critical problem: Nats still lack a trustworthy third bullpen arm 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z Doolittle, in back-to-back scoreless innings Tuesday and Wednesday, looked like his old rising-fastball self but perhaps with some newly added polish on and confidence in his slider and change-up. Perspective | The Nationals have been so good it’s hard to figure out who to use in the NL wild-card game 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z His approach still works, and as he becomes more comfortable with the slider and change-up, he is a threat to drop one at any point throughout an at-bat. Sean Doolittle has struggled to rediscover what made him successful. So he changed. - The Washington Post 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z “My change-up is the best pitch for me.” Right when Nationals need it, Howie Kendrick and Aníbal Sánchez deliver in 7-0 win over Braves 2019-09-15T04:00:00Z He developed a change-up, a weapon he never had before, and he used it reliably to get lefties out. After four years and a gruesome injury, Nationals reliever Aaron Barrett is returning to the majors 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z He retired 22 consecutive batters to finish his night, pounding the strike zone and picking through the Marlins with a balanced mix of his four-seam fastball, sinker, curveball and change-up. Stephen Strasburg is dominant, and Nats hit September on a roll 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Thompson’s star is on the rise, and he could get a long look in Green Bay as a change-up in the Chiefs’ offense. Chiefs still have positions to settle in preseason finale 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z “I thought he kept them off balance with a really good change-up again and located his fastball.” Pedro Severino hits grand slam and John Means cruises in O’s victory 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z He said the discomfort in his wrist started “about three or four starts ago” and was affecting his hand strength and ability to execute his pitches - particularly his cutter and change-up. Boston’s Price: Wrist better after cortisone shot 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z He said the discomfort in his wrist started “about three or four starts ago” and was affecting his hand strength and ability to execute his pitches — particularly his cutter and change-up. Boston’s Price: Wrist better after cortisone shot 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z Means first flashed his increased velocity and improved change-up March 31, striking out five while limiting the Yankees to one run in 3⅓ innings of relief. Yankees continue to own Orioles with 15th consecutive win at Camden Yards 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z “Everybody knows he’s got really good stuff. Really good sinker, change-up, cutter, curveball. But today, he threw a lot of sinkers and we were ready.” Suárez homers again, leads Reds overt Brewers 14-6 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z He used his change-up when in trouble and looked entirely calm in a jam. Fernando Rodney emerges as Nationals’ backup closer. At least for now. 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z The Rays got a run back to make it 3-2 on Mike Brosseau’s first major league home run, as he took a Means change-up away and managed to send it over the left-field fence. All-star John Means and six-run ninth lift Baltimore Orioles past Tampa Bay Rays 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z He collected a season-high 14 strikeouts, seven on his change-up, and exited to the loudest ovation of the season at Nationals Park after 110 pitches. Stephen Strasburg tosses immaculate inning as part of a gem vs. Marlins 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z Before this game, Scherzer struggled to throw his change-up the way he wanted. After a rocky start, Max Scherzer remembered what’s made him one of baseball’s best 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z He stranded Santana there as he completed seven innings, using his change-up more than he has in any start this season against Cleveland’s lefty-heavy lineup. Orioles make history, this time in positive way, with another blowout win 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z He was a serviceable right-hander throughout last season, leaning on a low-to-mid-90s fastball and change-up, but he struggled mightily to begin this year. Nationals to add 42-year-old veteran reliever Fernando Rodney to 25-man roster 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z He suggested that Doolittle not worry about throwing a slider or change-up just for the sake of it. How Nationals closer Sean Doolittle became a dominant one-pitch reliever 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z This is how Stephen Strasburg went about discarding the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning Wednesday night: sinker, change-up, sinker, strikeout; change-up, change-up, fastball, strikeout; sinker, curveball, sinker, strikeout. Stephen Strasburg tosses immaculate inning as part of a gem vs. Marlins 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z To his teammates, Rosenthal will always be the former 48- and 45-save star who still had his 100-mph fastball, wicked slider and even a decent change-up to put in the back of hitters’ minds. Perspective | Trevor Rosenthal never found himself, and now both he and the Nationals can move on 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z The Nationals manager praised the command on his fastball, change-up and curveball. Zack Greinke stifles Nats, who start key homestand with 5-0 loss to Diamondbacks 2019-06-13T04:00:00Z The right-hander’s fastball sits between 88 and 91 mph and he can command his change-up and slider, according to the MLB.com scouting report. Nationals conclude MLB draft with college pitchers, former Ohio Valley Conference hero 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Rizzo particularly praised the “good, hard slider” Rutledge started throwing this spring, and the pitcher said he learned his change-up grip from former Nationals reliever and fellow St. Louis area native Ross Detwiler. Nationals select junior college right-hander Jackson Rutledge with No. 17 pick in MLB draft 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z He set down the first 16 hitters he faced, using everything but his secondary change-up to keep Atlanta off balance. The Nationals finally get a laugher and complete a two-game sweep of Braves 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z And his fastball was always central to his pitching identity, even if his change-up was his most devastating pitch. Perspective | It’s time to correct the narrative around Stephen Strasburg 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Fedde worked with purpose early, throwing a pitch every 15 seconds or so and showing his sinker, cutter, change-up and what he calls a “slurvey curve.” A winning streak at last: Nats push surge to three straight victories over Marlins 2019-05-26T04:00:00Z Martinez emphasized that Ross needed to work on his slider and change-up as tools required to be successful at the MLB level. Nationals ship Joe Ross to Class AAA Fresno, call up right-hander James Bourque 2019-05-25T04:00:00Z Rutledge’s large frame puts heat behind a four-seam fastball that sits between 94 and 97 mph and complements his change-up, slider and curveball, according to scouting reports. Nationals select junior college right-hander Jackson Rutledge with No. 17 pick in MLB draft 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z All night, the righty pounded the strike zone with his fastball sitting around 94 and mixed in his secondary pitches, the curve and the change-up, almost evenly. Stephen Strasburg beats Cubs, saves Nationals’ bullpen from itself 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z Told that his college change-up was junk, he developed one of the best change-ups ever seen. Perspective | It’s time to correct the narrative around Stephen Strasburg 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z The catcher delivered the fatal blow to his old club, lining an 81-mph change-up over the fence in left for a grand slam. Nats’ offensive struggles continue, and defense isn’t much better in loss to Mets 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z “That’s one of the reasons why he had such a good change-up. Bigger fingers allow you more control over the baseball.” Review | Pitching perfect: how baseball wisdom gets passed down 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z He fouled off one, two, three four-seamers until Doolittle finally threw a change-up, his rarely used third pitch. Carter Kieboom is the hero until he isn’t in a dramatic Nationals debut 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z He got better as things went on, however, and started picking up swinging strikes on the pitch that has given him the look of a bona fide major leaguer this month: his much-improved change-up. Unheralded starter delivers in a pinch to vault O’s to victory 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z They discussed Corbin’s fastball-to-breaking-ball usage, how each pitch builds on the next and how mixing in his change-up can keep hitters off balance. Why Patrick Corbin and Yan Gomes became battery mates for the Nationals 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z Then Mark Reynolds, who played 86 games for Washington last season, then lifted a Hellickson change-up over the center field wall. Nolan Arenado, Coors Field do in the Nationals in series-opening loss to Rockies 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z “We talk about homers, and most of the time they’re mistakes. The first one is a change-up in the middle of the plate and the second homer was a pretty good pitcher’s pitch.” McMahon homers twice, Rockies beat Phillies 6-2 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z The Washington Nationals starter mowed through the first six San Francisco Giants hitters he faced Tuesday night, his fastball steaming at 95 mph, his change-up keeping them off balance. Stephen Strasburg’s promising start derails in the middle innings, and the Nationals fall to the Giants 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z Of his six strikeouts, all were swinging, and five came on the change-up. Unheralded starter delivers in a pinch to vault O’s to victory 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z “I thought he would throw him another cutter or a change-up,” Martinez said later. After Max Scherzer finds his footing, Wander Suero slips in Nationals’ 4-3 loss to Pirates 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z “His breaking ball’s good, his fastball plays. He worked on his change-up all spring, and it was really good,” Martinez said. Nationals call up spring training standout Austen Williams to replace Justin Miller 2019-04-13T04:00:00Z But he stranded both runners with back-to-back strikeouts on his diving change-up, one of the seven pitches he throws. Nationals come up one play short in series-opening loss against the Phillies 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z He hadn’t been able to throw all his pitches — change-up, slider and fastball — without feeling pain since before his shoulder became sore in early March. Angels will not take a chance with Shohei Ohtani’s future despite need for offense 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z He threw fewer fastballs than ever, almost ditched his slider altogether, made the cutter a prominent part of his arsenal and upped the use of his change-up, if only marginally. Deception kept Aníbal Sánchez’s career alive. Then he brought it to the Nationals. 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z Corbin’s results were spotty, but he was using more fastballs, at the Nats’ request, and working on using his change-up more, too. Perspective | At Nats Park, a reason to be giddy at the season about to come 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Hellickson’s fastball hovers in the high 80s, and when he is going well it induces soft contact and sets up his plus change-up. As their starters go, so go the Nationals 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z To take that next step, May said he’s striving to become less dependent on his fastball and rely more on his cutter, curveball and change-up. Dodgers pitching prospect Dustin May on a path to major leagues this season 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z And he nearly ditched his change-up altogether, filling the void in his arsenal by introducing a looping curveball. After nearly abandoning his change-up last season, Patrick Corbin wants to bring it back 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z According to Brooks Baseball, he threw his change-up about 40 percent of the time when up in the count or with two strikes against them. Nationals’ Jeremy Hellickson is tinkering with a slider in search of length and versatility 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z After the final sequence ended with a fastball up and away, then a final diving change-up down and in, Soto grinned and threw up his arms in approval. Perspective | At Nats Park, a reason to be giddy at the season about to come 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z He threw his fastball 74.4 percent of the time that year, a regular rate across his six seasons, and mixed in a change-up and slider that both register in the high 80s. ‘There was a big number’: Trevor Rosenthal impresses right away for Nationals 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Then he threw a change-up and felt immediate stiffness. Nationals reliever Koda Glover is shut down with forearm strain 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z A working change-up would provide more of both. After nearly abandoning his change-up last season, Patrick Corbin wants to bring it back 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z And he knew Williams was trying to incorporate his change-up more after working on it all winter. How one bullpen session shows Kurt Suzuki’s underlying value to Nationals 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z Ross’s task is to develop a more reliable change-up to go with his fastball and slider. Competition or not, Jeremy Hellickson sees himself as Nationals’ fifth starter 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z His 42 pitches mixed in his fastball, curveball, slider and change-up. Stephen Strasburg’s first spring bullpen session inspires confidence 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z Gonzales believed his change-up was his best pitch and relied upon it heavily. Mariners hope individual meetings with each pitcher in camp will lead to increased success 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z “Basically, his change-up is the change-up to his fastball, and his curveball is the change-up to his slider,” the scout said. After nearly abandoning his change-up last season, Patrick Corbin wants to bring it back 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z But then Reich threw a change-up that got Luck and his teammates back in sync. Faster pace helps Colts rebound, jump back into playoff hunt 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z “I was tired of Manchester – I needed a clear break. I purposefully wanted to go somewhere I’d never been, somewhere completely new and foreign to me. It’s a complete change-up.” The next generation: five leading photographers pick the hottest new talent 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z Turner got every bit of the change-up and the Dodgers’ dugout leaped into motion as he trotted along the first base line, their limbs twitched by sudden energy, their faces filled with relief. Justin Turner just in time as Dodgers even NLCS on his eighth-inning blast 2018-10-13T04:00:00Z He used his change-up and curveball early in counts and late in counts – more like a pitcher who nibbles than the power pitcher he has always been. Stephen Strasburg caps a sometimes-rocky season by shutting down surging Colorado 2018-09-29T04:00:00Z Backup Lamar Jackson has been sacked once in five drop backs as a change-up option. FLM All 32: Team-by-team NFL notes 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z There are questions of whether velocity will drop, how that could affect off-speed pitches, how long it could take for a change-up or slider to be what it once was. Victor Robles flashes his skills, but Cubs end Nationals’ winning streak at five 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z These, apparently, include a screwball, a riser, a slider, a super curve, and a change-up drop, among others, thrown from various arm angles. The Men Who Have Taken Wiffle Ball to a Crazy, Competitive Place 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z He is tossing his curveball in very specific situations and his change-up even less often. Tanner Roark could get used to this: ‘You really just feel unhittable’ 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Rodriguez delivered the best start of his young major league career, logging six scoreless innings on 97 pitches and mixing in his change-up effectively. Nationals finally end drought, then open floodgates in 15-0 victory over the Mets 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z He relied on an improving change-up as the Mets were held to three hits by five Washington pitchers. Feast after famine: Nats end scoreless drought 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z Vargas baffled Washington with an arsenal centered around an 88-mph fastball and an effective change-up. Against a below-average left-hander, Nationals can’t rise above 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z The recalcitrant curve or disobedient change-up, the fickle fastball, all of which drift over the center of the plate against your will, suddenly start diverging to the edges. Perspective | Nats welcome back ‘good’ Gio Gonzalez and suddenly feel better about themselves 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z He mixed his change-up more than in his previous five major league outings and avoided the inevitable pitfalls that plague a two-pitch starting pitcher. Nationals squander another strong Max Scherzer start, settle for split vs. Braves 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z The Nationals’ offense, the same one that erupted for 19 runs the previous two nights against a middling pitching staff, was held scoreless by Trevor Richards and his change-up for six innings. Nationals rally late, then give away an opportunity against the Marlins 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z He didn’t throw a change-up after the first inning, relying exclusively on his fastball and curveball. After rain delay, Nationals rally for 8-6 win over Phillies 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z “When we face the kind of the guys that throw a good change-up left-handed, we struggle against that,” Martinez said. Against a below-average left-hander, Nationals can’t rise above 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z By anyone’s assessment, it is his fifth-best pitch, added to provide a foil to the movement of his change-up, which slides down and away from left-handed hitters. Max Scherzer can’t do it all, and the Nationals drop their series finale to the Giants 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z Scherzer, taking no chances, finished him off with whiffs on a slider and a change-up. Immaculate inning highlights Max Scherzer’s latest dominant outing against Rays 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z An athletic two-way player who stopped catching this year to play outfield and focus on pitching, Denaburg boasts a plus curveball, a slider and a change-up to complement the electric fastball. Nationals select pitchers Mason Denaburg and Tim Cate with first two picks in MLB draft 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z He mixed a curveball and a change-up early, something he simply did not do in the majors last year. Erick Fedde shows he belongs, but Nationals’ bats give him little support 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z In those days, his fastball sat around 93 mph and he mixed it with a change-up and curveball. Long, winding road leads Tim Collins back to big leagues with the Nationals 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z As a result, Tillman induced 10 swinging strikes, including three on his change-up and four on his slider, in his 98-pitch outing. Orioles’ Chris Tillman ends winless streak by changing things up 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z Five pitches later, Bellinger was walking back to the Dodgers’ dugout, having swung through a change-up for strike three. Stephen Strasburg is outdueled by Hyun-Jin Ryu as Nationals fall to Dodgers 2018-04-21T04:00:00Z “Fastball, change-up looked pretty good. He was mixing it up pretty well tonight, and sometimes that’s going to happen.” Nats can’t solve Colorado’s DJ LeMahieu and fall to Rockies, 5-1 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z Solis has the wider arsenal of the group, with a plus fastball, consistent curveball and relevant change-up that does more than just hover in the back of hitters’ minds. Nationals looking to make the right call on left-handed middle relievers 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z The renewed approach, which included an increased use of his change-up and curveball, translated to Gonzalez’s best season since his first in Washington. Gio Gonzalez may be entering his final season as a National, and he wants to make it count 2018-03-21T04:00:00Z His change-up, so unforgiving in October, looked just as devastating in March. Stephen Strasburg started this spring much the way he ended last fall 2018-03-03T05:00:00Z He was encouraged by the progress his change-up made last season but thought his slider, historically his best secondary offering, regressed. Erick Fedde, in first live action since August, makes his pitch — with velocity — for spot in Nationals’ rotation 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z The 31-year-old Doolittle actually increased the use of his change-up last season and toyed with a slider that he threw only 5.2 percent of the time. Nats closer Doolittle hopes slider makes him more complete 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z “Everything is built off of having a coverage and having a pressure off of the exact same look, and a change-up. They always have a complimentary package off of every disguise.” Saban way produces tenacious defenses for Tide — and ‘Dawgs 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z His change-up does need to be respected: he held opposing batters to a .184 average with 74 strikeouts in 288 at-bats ending on the pitch. Analysis | Ranking the top 50 MLB free agents by 2018 projections 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z He ended the second, third and fourth innings with strikeouts, getting Aaron Hicks on a change-up, Aaron Judge on a slider and Greg Bird on another change-up, respectively. Dominant Justin Verlander lifts Astros to 7-1 win, sends ALCS to Game 7 2017-10-20T04:00:00Z Baez crushed a 0-1 change-up from Wood out in the fifth, and the Cubs had all the runs they would need. Cubs live to play another day, hold off Dodgers, 3-2, to stay alive in NLCS 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z “He throws that fastball, and it rises,” said the Cubs’ Rizzo, “and the change-up falls off the planet.” Perspective | Licensed to ill: Stephen Strasburg might be ailing, but he left the Cubs sick 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z He broke his own club playoff record for strikeouts — eight on that nasty change-up, three on curveballs and one on a fastball. Stephen Strasburg, Michael A. Taylor put Nats on their backs and force Game 5 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z He lost some zip on his fastball — average velocity went down from 94.3 to 92.6 mph in one season — but his change-up and curve are still good enough to keep hitters off balance. Analysis | Ranking the top 50 MLB free agents by 2018 projections 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z Almora singled home the tying run on a change-up that stayed — up. Perspective | Plenty of decisions to second-guess in Game 3, but that doesn’t mean they were wrong 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z He later crushed a 2-2 change-up down the right field line just foul. Bryce Harper makes long-awaited return in Nats’ 4-1 loss to Phillies 2017-09-26T04:00:00Z “But it’s just a nice change-up, gets our premier pass rushers on the field at the same time instead of rotating.” Titans’ group of pass rushers ready to go to work 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z Making his third career playoff start, he relied on a wicked change-up to flummox the Cubs. Stephen Strasburg, Michael A. Taylor put Nats on their backs and force Game 5 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z The change-up, which Gonzalez commands and trusts more each year, is still used 19 percent. Perspective | Gio Gonzalez is pitching smart, and that should prolong the crafty lefty’s career 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, against a deep and powerful Miami lineup, Strasburg relied heavily on that change-up and his curveball to slice through the Marlins’ order. In Wednesday matinee, Stephen Strasburg’s complete-game gem dooms the Marlins 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z He offset the heat with an effective curveball and a sharp change-up. Stephen Strasburg returns, but Nats’ bats offer no support in 3-1 loss 2017-08-19T04:00:00Z His change-up sat in the high 80s and induced the usual weak contact. Stephen Strasburg looks like himself in minor league rehab start at Potomac 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z He threw his change-up wherever he needed it. Tanner Roark looks like his old self as the Nationals beat the Diamondbacks 2017-07-22T04:00:00Z A few times, he mixed in his change-up. Kevin Gausman bounces back to help Orioles earn third straight win over Rangers 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z His fastball touched 99 mph, and his change-up provoked frustration. Nationals finish four-game sweep of the Reds with an immediate onslaught 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z He did not, however, allow a hit with runners in scoring position, and he showed a new ability to throw his work-in-progress change-up in pivotal situations. Nationals rest a few stars — but still have enough firepower for win No. 1,000 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z He was unleashing an easy 98-mph fastball from his now standard stretch, dropping hammer curveballs for strikes in any count, and working a crisp change-up off them. Stephen Strasburg returns to form, and Nats beat Cubs again, 8-4 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z Eventually, he hung a change-up that Bour hit out to right. Tanner Roark struggles as Nationals waste early six-run lead in loss to Marlins 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z But Ross debuted a slightly different change-up Sunday, a slower one designed to create more discrepancy between it and his sinker. The Nats saw Jacob deGrom coming, get mowed down anyway, 5-1 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z In the first, he hit Cespedes on the knee with a change-up. Nationals’ Max Scherzer takes a more grounded approach in dominating Mets 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z His change-up, crucial to his future, was irrelevant. Joe Ross struggles in Oakland homecoming, and Athletics make him pay 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z The change-up to Pollock was one indication of both. Perspective | ‘Shove’ the one you’re with: Max Scherzer was simply dealing for the Nationals 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z His change-up moves down and in, the slider down and away. A well-adjusted Max Scherzer helps the Nationals finish off Diamondbacks, 4-2 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z But the change-up couldn’t shield Ross from the tough luck dished his way. The Nats saw Jacob deGrom coming, get mowed down anyway, 5-1 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z Agnos admitted he probably could have thrown harder and his change-up wasn’t working to his liking. Baseball Top 10: Sherwood is rising in the rankings based on its strength up the middle 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z At that point, Harper thought Benoit might throw him a change-up, one of the more troublesome weapons in the righty’s arsenal. Down to final strike, Bryce Harper saves Nationals with three-run homer to beat Phillies 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z Over the years, he improved that slider, worked on a four-seamer and tried to hone a change-up. Blake Treinen gets the save in his first chance as the Nationals’ new closer 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z So when faced with a predominantly right-handed Diamondbacks lineup Thursday afternoon, Scherzer went back to his strengths — fastball, slider, change-up. A well-adjusted Max Scherzer helps the Nationals finish off Diamondbacks, 4-2 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z In his final season as a starter, Britton threw his sinking fastball two-thirds of the time, mixing in a slider and change-up. Perspective | Matt Wieters will help Blake Treinen become a closer. He’s helped make a closer before. 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z Harvey relies on that four-seam fastball more than any other pitch, mixing in a curve along with a slider against right-handed batters and a change-up against lefties. Analysis | This year’s Mets rotation will remind fans of their 1980s aces 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z And as he enters his second full major league campaign, his potential hinges on whether he can stay healthy and consistently throw an effective change-up to supplement his sinker-slider combo. Analysis | Season preview: A player-by-player look at the Nationals’ roster 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z Along with a rise ball and change-up, the St. Joe’s recruit has mixed up her pitch selection to keep batters guessing through their second or third plate appearances. Softball Top 10: After ending Sherwood’s winning streak, Northwest learns a valuable lesson 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z He tried a few different grips before settling on an offset circle change-up Nationals minor league pitching coordinator Paul Menhart taught him last season. Introducing Austin Voth, now on the doorstep of the Nationals’ rotation 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z Hernandez said he threw mainly fastballs and struggled with his change-up and fastball location in the first inning, but that it improved. Mariners say goodbye to big names for WBC 2017-03-05T05:00:00Z All are good pitches, with the change-up providing the most upside. Analysis | This year’s Mets rotation will remind fans of their 1980s aces 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z “In the second inning focusing mostly on fastball/change-up. Those are my feel pitches, so I just wanted to throw those more, just for repetition.'” Red Sox newcomer Chris Sale tunes up for spring debut 2017-03-01T05:00:00Z Eaton asked what a couple of his pitches were, because they sped by like fastballs but had change-up roll. Nats aren’t counting on Joe Nathan being elite again at 42, but they’re intrigued 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z Like a lot of young starting pitchers, one of Voth’s chief priorities is to improve his change-up. Introducing Austin Voth, now on the doorstep of the Nationals’ rotation 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z His third pitch is a change-up, and that is where he sees room for improvement this season. A year ago, Lucas Giolito was the Nats’ top pitching prospect. Now it’s Erick Fedde. 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z If Gsellman can improve his curve or change-up to an above-average third pitch he could be a very dependable starter for New York this season. Analysis | This year’s Mets rotation will remind fans of their 1980s aces 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z That’s seven weeks for Ross to work on the other phase in his evolution: the development of his change-up, the third pitch in his arsenal. Joe Ross begins spring training with two goals in mind 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z Also: the downfall of a high concept, and an abrupt chef change-up. Seattle restaurant unrest: a shutdown, a turnover, a 'pivot,' and a chef change 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z “That punt is more like a change-up punt,” Wing said. Punter Brad Wing has become weapon for the New York Giants 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z Then Lopez arrived last season and outshown him easily with a fastball that touched 100 mph, plus an outstanding curve, a fine change-up and an aggressive approach. New stats, hard facts: Nats play the numbers game in deal for Adam Eaton 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z The change-up is still outstanding, the curveball, everything else is still there but with velo backing up, the command of the fastball was a little off some nights and it got him in trouble. Mariners manager Scott Servais discusses his team going into the 2017 season 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z This time, it’s just a change-up in the Titans’ routine. Titans eager to end San Diego skid that dates back to 1990 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z First, he got Andre Ethier to swing at another change-up for strike three and the second out, pumping his fist and letting out a yell. Nationals fall to Dodgers, 4-3, in decisive Game 5 of NLDS 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z “He’s got to be able to command his breaking stuff and command his change-up and spot his fastball, and then he’s going to be ultra-successful.” Ventura struggles in Royals’ 7-2 loss to the Indians 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z If the best a woman can come up with is a change-up, then she has one very important option missing -a serious heater. Will Women Play Major League Baseball? (And Not Just on TV) 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z He swung through a change-up for strike one, fouled off a cut fastball for strike two. In 129 at-bats, the Baltimore Orioles’ Caleb Joseph has as many RBI as you do 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z The development and deployment of that second fastball make his change-up and cutter even more vicious weapons. Rick Porcello’s dominance has transformed the Red Sox — and the AL East race 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z He mowed through the lefty-saturated Dodgers lineup, regularly using a devastating change-up to flummox batters until finally yielding his first hit to Josh Reddick to begin the fifth inning. Nationals fall to Dodgers, 4-3, in decisive Game 5 of NLDS 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z The Phillies are notorious free swingers, and Gonzalez was able to combat their tendency to jump on early fastballs by throwing his change-up for strikes. Gio Gonzalez lifts Nationals past Phillies, 3-2 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z “I’m going to throw that change-up, I’ve got to throw it in the ground,” said Cole, who threw 78 pitches in his fifth career start. Frustrated Nationals are unable to unlock Phillies’ Alec Asher 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z His change-up was devastating, about the best it’s been all year, responsible for two of his first three strikeouts. Stephen Strasburg exits early — into a future of swirling uncertainty 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Porcello followed with a change-up, taking more than 10 mph off that sinker. Rick Porcello’s dominance has transformed the Red Sox — and the AL East race 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z That cutter, a 98-mph fastball, a change-up some scouts still consider his second-best pitch and a curveball give him a starter’s arsenal. From the ‘definition of tiny’ to the bigs, Nationals’ Koda Glover hasn’t blinked 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z By the second inning, Roark found his change-up and curve, allowing an unearned run because of an error by third baseman Anthony Rendon. The Nationals’ Tanner Roark might not pass eye test. Until you see his numbers. 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z The change-up that dropped like a bowling ball off a picnic table. Yes, that's former Dodger Eric Gagne behind the bar ... and on the big screen 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z Upset with how the media was characterizing the shake-up, Cohen insisted that the “change-up” was not, in fact, “a shake-up.” “Says who?”: Top Trump aide melts down when CNN host points out Clinton is leading in every poll 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z Jones crushed a change-up into the left-center field seats, sending the Rogers Centre crowd to the exits. Orioles finally break through in Toronto 2016-07-31T04:00:00Z We don’t require politicians to be able to throw a change-up or hit an open jumper. Seahawks’ Michael Bennett wants more great athletes to speak out on social issues 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z “I was tired of getting beat on the change-up,” Gonzalez said. Gio Gonzalez shines as Nationals bats flip on the power in 8-1 rout of Dodgers 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z He abandoned his change-up and started throwing a cutter instead. Dodgers Dugout: Clayton Kershaw can't be replaced, but here's why Bud Norris is an intriguing acquisition 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z He worked through the third, then induced an inning-ending double play on a change-up after he walked Cespedes to lead off the fourth. Top prospect Lucas Giolito makes strong first impression in Nats’ 5-0 win 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Gonzalez threw his change-up less and less as his strong start to the season spiraled into frustration. Nationals’ bats go silent as Washington ends road trip with a loss 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Throws fastball that sits in mid-90s, but can crank it up to 100 mph, along with an exceptional change-up, power curve and tough slider that all have scouts drooling. Capsule look at some of top players eligible for MLB draft 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z But he emerged for the third inning more aggressive, and his change-up, a pitch he worked on with pitching coach Mike Maddux before Wednesday, helped keep batters off balance. Gio Gonzalez shines as Nationals bats flip on the power in 8-1 rout of Dodgers 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z He yielded a second-inning home run to Bruce but on a tough pitch, a change-up away that the outfielder flicked to left field for a solo blast. Stephen Strasburg limps off and Nationals bullpen staggers in 6-3 loss 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z The rookie showed off a change-up that fooled the scoreboard — it said fastball. Top prospect Lucas Giolito makes strong first impression in Nats’ 5-0 win 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Of course, Hellboy wasn’t the only one looking for a change-up. In the studio where 'Hellboy' is made: Mike Mignola says goodbye to his giant demon baby 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z Before injury, had fastball that would sit in low- to mid-90s, and mixed that with curve, change-up and slider that give him impressive repertoire. Capsule look at some of top players eligible for MLB draft 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z An inning later, after brushing off an up-and-in fastball from Wright, he pulled a change-up out to left. Top of the pops: The Red Sox are raking, and it starts with Mookie Betts 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Scherzer bounced back with a good cutter and change-up in his arsenal — two pitches important to his success against the left-handed hitters that entered Wednesday hitting nearly .300 against him this season. Wilson Ramos’s three-run HR powers Nats, Scherzer 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Davies, a 23-year-old right-hander, didn’t allow a runner to reach second and frustrated the Cardinals with his change-up and fastball. Cardinals can’t solve Zach Davies, lose 3-1 to Brewers 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Davies, a 23-year-old right-hander, didn’t allow a runner to reach second and frustrated the Cardinals with his change-up and cut fastball. Led by Davies, Brewers avert sweep with 3-1 win over Cards 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Fastball is electric, hitting upper 90s regularly, to go along with terrific curve and slider and solid change-up. Capsule look at some of top players eligible for MLB draft 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z Ross struggled with command early but fidgeted with the grip on his change-up — his third-best pitch, by far — and seemed to find something to help him against left-handed hitters. Ross impressive again as Nationals beat Phillies, 5-1 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z Entering the game, opponents were 3 for 50 against his wipeout change-up, which he uses to neutralize left-handed batters. Jayson Werth’s pinch-hit grand slam lifts Stephen Strasburg, Nationals to win 2016-05-29T04:00:00Z He walked the leadoff men in each of the first two innings, his fastball missing the corners, the change-up leaking wide. The curious case of Max Scherzer continues as Nats fall, 6-2 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z He carried a perfect game into the fourth and had six strikeouts through three innings — at least one finished by all of his pitches, the fastball, the cutter, change-up and curveball. Stephen Strasburg stays unbeaten; Nats pound Matt Harvey again 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z Has been mentioned in discussions to go No. 1 overall to Phillies because of low- to mid-90s fastball, nasty curve and solid change-up with terrific control of all three. Capsule look at some of top players eligible for MLB draft 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z Adams drove a high change-up to straight-away center to revive what was a stagnant offense against Lackey. Grichuk’s homer in 9th lifts Cardinals to 4-3 win 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z “It was just a poorly located change-up,” Ross said. Nats’ 9th-inning rally comes up short in 3-2 loss at Miami 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z He struggled mightily with his change-up, a pitch he often relies upon heavily against left-handed hitters. The curious case of Max Scherzer continues as Nats fall, 6-2 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z After he singled in the second inning Tuesday, Zimmerman hit a 2-2 change-up over the left field fence to give the Nationals their first run. Stephen Strasburg stays unbeaten; Nats pound Matt Harvey again 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z He relied on his two-seamer, which he painted on the outside corner time and time again, mixing it with a sharp curveball and solid slider and change-up that he threw for strikes. Tanner Roark, an unexpected early season ace 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z He used his change-up as a punch-out pitch against right-handed batters. Nationals open road trip with 5-4 win over Cardinals 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z Kline described an athletic right-hander with above-average movement and velocity on his fastball and slider, plus a good change-up that he rarely needed that day. Nationals prospect Erick Fedde seeing end of long road to recovery 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z Throwing his fastball at 89 or 90 mph for the second consecutive start and using his change-up for frequent and reliable strikes, Gonzalez worked seven innings, struck out eight and walked two. Nationals’ seven-game win streak comes to end in 3-2 loss to Phillies 2016-04-17T04:00:00Z “Cody was able to work on his change-up more after he went to minor league camp,” Price said. Joey Votto reaches twice, but Indians beat Reds 3-1 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z He got the third one on a change-up. The Julio Urias Dilemma: Baseball Babies Its Precious Young Arms 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z In addition to his fastball, Young had now added a curveball, change-up, and slider, the latter of which had become his “out pitch,” the one he threw when he needed to get an out. The art of losing successfully: baseball and the minor league grind 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z The righty used spring training to work on his change-up and while it is still a work in progress, he’s happy with how it’s developing. Bauer goes 6 shutout innings in Indians’ tie with Angels 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z After Harper fouled off a change-up, he figured Gomez would think Harper would look off-speed again because Harper hadn’t hit that one. Nationals’ seven-game win streak comes to end in 3-2 loss to Phillies 2016-04-17T04:00:00Z At 21, with a year of development lost because of elbow surgery, he needs Class AAA innings — a summer to master fastball command and hone a change-up. Nationals are setting the table with a feast of talent — for 2018 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Every time Honeycutt told Urias to throw a particular pitch in a particular location—a curveball on the outside part of the plate or an inside change-up—he hit the spot. The Julio Urias Dilemma: Baseball Babies Its Precious Young Arms 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z “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 Coaches motion to Ross about the change-up as he goes by. Joe Ross knows he’s needs a third pitch to keep his spot 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z “Everything was working. I was spotting my fastball. My change-up was really good today.” Royals’ Escobar, Infante get two hits in 4-2 loss to Reds 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z His campaign made New Hampshire his firewall, the place where he could change-up the race and prove he could get votes. 9 Questions for the South Carolina and Nevada Elections 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z Ideally timed for Valentine's weekend consumption, the immensely likable "Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong" is a freshly contemporary change-up on the traditional cross-cultural romantic-comedy. 'Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong' channels 'Before Sunrise' in a very good way 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z He raved about his change-up and was impressed with his ability to still throw in the mid-90s by season’s end. Seattle acquires Benoit from Padres for 2 minor leaguers 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z But he and his coaches and his teammates agree: Ross needs to develop his change-up. Joe Ross knows he’s needs a third pitch to keep his spot 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z In the biggest game of Toronto’s season, he overpowered the Royals with his change-up and dotted corners with his fastball. Journeyman Marco Estrada helps Jays send ALCS back to Kansas City 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z "He didn't miss spots. His change-up was fantastic, he just didn't give us anything to hit." Blue Jays stay alive with dominant win over Royals 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z "My change-up was good tonight, and I threw a few strikeouts to lefties, but also was locating my fastball pretty good, too. So I think just trying to keep them off balance and get ahead." Dodgers and Kershaw stunned by the Mets 3-1 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z “A three-pitch, back-end guy with three out pitches at any given moment in time and that change-up just gives him a wipeout pitch to both sides,” the new Seattle GM said. Seattle acquires Benoit from Padres for 2 minor leaguers 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z Two batters later, Scherzer attacked the same location against Kelly Johnson, but Johnson hit a change-up to right-center field for the same result. Nationals’ pitching falters in pivotal game against Mets, 8-5 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z “The sinker was working today, the change-up was working off of the sinker, and I just made sure that I kept it on the ground,” said Davies, who induced 14 groundouts. Marlins’ Nicolino struggles in 9-1 loss to Brewers 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z A 3-2 change-up down the middle to Reynolds yielded a softly hit RBI single to left that gave the Cardinals a two-run cushion. Nationals can’t hold lead against Cardinals, fall another game behind Mets 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z He waited back on a change-up from Marlins starter Adam Conley and clobbered it to left field. Marlins handle Scherzer and hold off the Nationals, 4-3 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z The change-up will be the biggest thing for me going forward.” Nationals get boost from struggling veterans in win against Brewers 2015-08-22T04:00:00Z He lived and died by the change-up at times Thursday night. Nats finish trip West with a 3-2 loss in Colorado; 4 games back of idle Mets 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z He also forced Ross to use his change-up, because while Class AA hitters might never adjust to his fastball and slider, big league hitters would. How Joe Ross went from being a trade afterthought to the Nationals’ rotation 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z Entering Thursday’s game, left-handed hitters hit .300 against Ross, and his neutralizing change-up was still a work in progress. Nationals power past the Diamondbacks in series finale 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z “The second at-bat I thought he’d probably come with a change-up inside and I was ready for that pitch.” Twins shut down by Mariners’ Walker 2015-08-01T04:00:00Z Bothered by erratic fastball command for much of the season, Tillman was hitting his spots with all of his pitches, mixing in a 93-mph fastball with his change-up and curve. Orioles’ Tillman outduels Tigers’ Price 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z He broke into the majors with just two reliable pitches but worked on his slider, tinkered with his change-up and won the American League Cy Young Award in 2013 after adding a curveball. For Max Scherzer, baseball doesn’t ever get shut off or even turned down 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z He mixed his change-up in enough to keep the Orioles off-balance and off the scoreboard into the fourth. Schoop takes Roark deep in ninth as Orioles rally to beat Nationals, 3-2 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z While his slider devastated the Pirates in the no-hitter, Scherzer relied more heavily on his curveball and change-up Friday, changing his approach to get familiar results against hitters better acclimated to his stuff. Scherzer flirts with perfection again, settles for a win as Nats handle Phillies 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z Fister was encouraged that he kept his sinker and change-up near the knees and that his focus — near obliviousness to anything but the next instant — might be returning. Finally lined up, this Nats rotation makes a specialty of setting ’em down 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z He likes attacking left-handed batters with his fastball and change-up and the occasional curveball, the pitch that helped him blossom in 2013. How do you hit Max Scherzer? Even those who do can’t explain it. 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z Freshman right-hander Taylor Bloom was precise, using his change-up to keep the Bruins off-balance for the first six innings, which he completed with just 57 pitches thrown and one hit allowed. Maryland, Virginia set to meet again for College World Series berth 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z “Just a terrible change-up,” Ziegler said of the home run pitch. Diamondbacks blow lead, get swept by Cardinals 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z That scout would not judge their souls but only note “still needs a change-up. Maybe someday.” What is it about Stephen Strasburg that makes baseball observers see red? 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z Harper fouled off three fastballs on the outer edge of the plate and a change-up in. Scherzer, Harper pace Nationals to sixth straight win 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z His change-up was better and was efficient enough to get through six innings on 84 pitches. Another day, another 1-0 win for Nationals against Mets 2015-05-03T04:00:00Z Even though he has a wicked arsenal that includes a slider, curveball and change-up, Harvey likes to attack hitters high in the strike zone with fastballs. Harvey, Mets get best of Scherzer, Nats 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z This deserves attention precisely because it hasn’t changed since Khruschev, but even given that, we could fairly say that President Vladimir Putin is upping the ante with his chameleon-like I-am-the-new-Tsar-I-am-the-old-Brezhnev change-up pitching trick. Kremlinology 2015: Who And What To Expect At Vladimir Putin's WWII Victory Day Celebration 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z Part of what made Strasburg so effective in his previous outing was his ability to throw the change-up for strikes. Nationals’ losing streak hits 4 as Marlins win 8-0 2015-04-25T04:00:00Z Kuznetsov swatted the Caps onto the scoreboard midway through the first period, plucking a flying change-up out of the air at the mouth of the goal. - The Washington Post 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z It may not be a blockbuster franchise, but it’s a welcome change-up from the frenetic pace and overloaded gunplay of many other games. Remedy's 'Alan Wake 2' Could Potentially Come To PS4 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z Even though he has a wicked arsenal that includes a slider, curveball and change-up, Harvey likes to attack hitters with fastballs high in the strike zone. Harvey, Mets get best of Scherzer, Nats 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z The combination of that change-up landing in the zone and a well-located fastball — which sat around 92 or 93 mph and hit 95 and 96 on occasion — left the Phillies perpetually off-balance. With Span back, Strasburg sharp, Nats look like they’d expected in 4-1 win 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z The Red Sox notched five runs on 10 hits against him on Tuesday: six hits off his fastball and two each against his curveball and change-up. Defense, bullpen let Nats down again 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z It forced him to tweak his mechanics and use his change-up more. Nationals’ Drew Storen overcomes struggles, relishes closer opportunity 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z A slider paired with a change-up and a mid-90s fastball, delivered from his distinctive three-quarters arm slot, were a deadly combination. Pitcher Max Scherzer has changed cities but is an unchanged man 2015-03-10T04:00:00Z He may use his change-up much more than when he was an Angels phenom throwing that wicked slider. A case for Dodgers to sign Rafael Soriano or Francisco Rodriguez 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z For LSU defenders, it’s a change-up from recent meetings with Alabama’s offense. No. 4 Tide takes on No. 14 LSU’s stingy secondary 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Morse fell behind, 0-2, and launched a hanging change-up into the upper deck in left field — just foul. 2014 World Series: Royals win Game 3, even after Ned Yost makes it an adventure This was a game in which the losing pitcher, Strasburg, threw a change-up at 91 mph while the winning pitcher, Peavy, maxed out at 92. Washington Nationals discover how tough the San Francisco Giants can be in October He improved his fastball command, developed his change-up and quickened his delivery to the plate, building confidence along the way. Nationals’ resurgent Drew Storen back in closer role for playoffs 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z He added a change-up, received rest on a regular schedule and enhanced his stamina by throwing more than one inning. Nationals jump on Braves early, use unusual succession of relievers to hold on for win "There is a change-up in the Grand Slams this year," he told me. Nishikori and Cilic leading new era of champions 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z Gonzalez struggled with the feel for the pitch earlier this season and relied more on his fastball and change-up. Frandsen, Nationals come up a little short in 4-3 loss to Phillies If Date-Krumm were a baseball pitcher, her bread and butter would be the change-up. Venus Williams (age 34) and Kimiko Date-Krumm (44) refresh U.S. Open 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z Pitching isn’t just learning to throw a fine fastball, curve and change-up, or even being able to throw them for strikes. Stephen Strasburg shows he’s no longer the Nationals’ obvious choice to start a Game 1 “I did say that that’s on the table, but I think we need continuity as a starting offense before we start to worry about going to a change-up.” Browns battered 33-14 at home by Rams 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z On August 15, the lefty Hudek, whose best pitch is a change-up, announced a verbal commitment to play baseball at Bossier Parish Community College in Louisiana. Why Can't Girls Play Baseball? 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z Since Tyler Clippard made a mechanical adjustment to recapture his change-up, he's been one of his roles. Nationals Journal He worked the count in his favor, then ripped a tailing outside change-up to the gap in left field for a double, barely beating the throw to second. Tanner Roark throws seven strong innings but bullpen falters before Nats win, 4-3 The plate then opens up for his devastating change-up and curveball. Stephen Strasburg shows he’s no longer the Nationals’ obvious choice to start a Game 1 Whether it was a slider, change-up or fastball, Maddux crafted every last detail of his pitches so they all looked the same to batters, he told the Washington Post. SungardASVoice: What the Baseball Hall Of Fame Class Of 2014 Can Teach You About Business 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z The addition of a change-up has helped keep hitters from looking fastball early in the count. All-Star Tyler Clippard represents entire Nats bullpen 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z Still, Clippard’s change-up stuck in Stanton’s mind as his most devastating pitch. 2014 MLB All-Star Game: For Nationals reliever Tyler Clippard, a perfect setup Adam Jones lofted his change-up down the left field line, and Harper ranged to make the catch. Nationals allow six runs in 11th inning to drop series opener against Orioles As opposed to his change-up, it requires no touch, which is what he likes about it. Ian Desmond’s replay-reviewed home run pushes Nationals to 4-3 win over Rockies “It was a change-up and I threw it too hard.” Padres 2, Mariners 1 — 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z His change-up remains one of the sport’s most baffling pitches. All-Star Tyler Clippard represents entire Nats bullpen 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z He worked Mississippi reliever Aaron Greenwood to a full count, waiting until Greenwood threw a 79-mph change-up over the heart of the plate. College World Series: Mike Papi’s bat continues to prove big for Virginia Added Strasburg: “You can always second guess yourself. But I think if I threw a 3-1 change-up, especially if he’s in swing mode, probably wouldn’t have had that result. Who knows?” Matt Adams does it to Nats again, homers off Strasburg to lift Cardinals to 4-1 win His change-up was not good on the night, it was cutting in on right-handers instead of sinking away. Yankees 6, Mariners 3 — standing ovations and a sweep 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z Two batters later, Davis slammed an 86 mph change-up into the right field seats to give the Orioles a 3-0 lead. Orioles win three-game series against Red Sox in stifling fashion He also throws a slider, graded as a plus-plus pitch, and a developing change-up, according to Nationals assistant general manager and vice president of scouting operations Kris Kline. Nationals take UNLV’s Fedde with No. 18 pick Extremely athletic pitcher whose fastball sits in mid-90s that complements solid slider and good change-up. Baseball Draft-Capsules 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z Well, Buck took advantage of it, blasting the home run to right field off an elevated change-up. Mariners 7, Braves 5 — John Buck, Stefen Romero lead the Seattle rally 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z Nationals starter Tanner Roark kept pace for six innings, but in the seventh he threw an 0-1 change-up that lacked conviction and hung at the letters, and Leonys Martin belted it into the home bullpen. Darvish shuts down Nationals He froze hitters with his barreling sinker at the top of the zone, and he swung his looping change-up over the outside edge of the plate. Rendon, Nats bash back to .500 He followed with a change-up, his best pitch — he had allowed only one hit on it all night. Nats drop under .500 His lone strikeout was a wicked change-up that left the batter looking. Madison’s Brady outduels McSteen “I knew he had a good change-up and liked to throw me in,” Buck said. Mariners 7, Braves 5 — John Buck, Stefen Romero lead the Seattle rally 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z But the command on his slider and change-up was not there. An ace, interrupted no more Spurred by personnel turnover and led by ace Stephen Strasburg, who throws perhaps the best change-up in baseball, the Nationals’ rotation is throwing considerably more change-ups. Washington Nationals pitching staff is throwing more change-ups Strasburg’s change-up borders on art; Cole’s is closer to an experiment. Nats drop under .500 “We told him to use a fastball and change-up and stay under control,” Steinmann said. Class A Clinton relishes epic rally from 16 down 2014-05-11T02:30:09Z “I had that feeling he might go with another change-up, I looked for it up and I ran into it. ” Mariners 7, Braves 5 — John Buck, Stefen Romero lead the Seattle rally 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z The race was a change-up for Dixon, who finished second in each of the first four races at Barber. Hunter-Reay Claims Alabama IndyCar Race 2014-04-28T01:26:39Z Strasburg’s change-up appears, to a hitter, like it will behave similarly to his fastball. Washington Nationals pitching staff is throwing more change-ups He used all of his pitches, even his underrated change-up. Nationals vs. Angels: Adam LaRoche caps four-run rally in ninth for 5-4 win 2014-04-24T03:11:00Z “The change-up was probably my best pitch,” he said. Brandon Maurer perfect through four before tiring in season debut 2014-04-21T00:40:53Z Span stayed alive when he nicked a 1-2 change-up off his foot. Nationals vs. Cardinals: Denard Span’s sacrifice fly lifts Washington to 3-2 win over St. Louis 2014-04-20T21:17:00Z "As a unit we have decided not to practice, because of the change-up in the coaching situation," he said. Minnesota State Players Refuse to Practice 2014-04-16T23:06:26Z Gonzalez experienced a breakthrough with his change-up against Pittsburgh last May, throwing it on more than a quarter of his pitches in that start. Washington Nationals pitching staff is throwing more change-ups For all the hosannas his fastball receives, Strasburg’s best pitch is probably his change-up, and it was at its sinister, precise best Thursday. Stephen Strasburg strikes out 12, Ian Desmond hits grand slam as Nationals roll, 7-1 2014-04-10T23:51:12Z Two pitches later, Paxton left a change-up up in the zone and David Freese hit it over the wall in center field for a solo homer for a 3-0 lead. Corey Hart homers twice as Mariners win their home opener, 5-3 2014-04-09T07:02:35Z He relied on a change-up that darted inside to right-handed hitters, who swung at some that nearly hit their back foot, and broke away from lefties. Nationals vs. Cardinals: Denard Span’s sacrifice fly lifts Washington to 3-2 win over St. Louis 2014-04-20T21:17:00Z The biggest difference in his arsenal from last season is an improved change-up, which he has thrown more often, to great effect. Gio Gonzalez dominates Miami Marlins, lifts Washington Nationals to 5-0 win 2014-04-09T02:43:41Z His fastball was right around 91-93 mph, and he threw his slider and change-up. Taijuan Walker, Stephen Pryor throw in first live game of spring 2014-03-23T02:10:30Z When he tried to get them to chase a change-up out of the strike zone, they did. Stephen Strasburg strikes out 12, Ian Desmond hits grand slam as Nationals roll, 7-1 2014-04-10T23:51:12Z He would inadvertently cut a fastball or change-up and think, “God, why is it doing that?” Stephen Strasburg takes new approach, perspective into Nationals’ 2014 season 2014-03-23T01:15:12Z After struggling with his change-up in his first start, he found the command of his best pitch. Felix Hernandez allows four earned runs in 2 1 / 3 innings 2014-03-10T03:31:36Z “My change-up was working. My curveball was missing the strike zone. But I made the adjustment and executed pitches.” Miller seeks right tempo when fielding grounders 2014-03-09T03:28:50Z “His sinker is great. His change-up is good, curveball, too. He throws from a high angle and I think that’s more effective.” Doug Fister, Jerry Blevins show their stuff in Grapefruit League debuts for Nationals 2014-03-03T01:11:48Z Having dominated the Marlins all day with his change-up, Strasburg showed faith in his newest pitch. Stephen Strasburg strikes out 12, Ian Desmond hits grand slam as Nationals roll, 7-1 2014-04-10T23:51:12Z His change-up has become a weapon since his elbow operation. Nationals’ Lucas Giolito, with surgery in the rearview mirror, flashes ‘electric’ potential 2014-02-26T03:06:33Z The best stuff belongs to Christian Garcia, whose fragile body has allowed him to wow coaches during two bullpen sessions this week with his fastball, change-up, sinker and curve. Washington Nationals’ pitchers are fighting for precious bullpen spots 2014-02-18T02:09:19Z The command of his mid-to-high 90s fastball and sinking change-up were so pinpoint he struck out 76 batters and walked only 15. Mariners agree to deal with veteran closer Fernando Rodney 2014-02-07T03:40:06Z Except this pitching machine throws 95 on the corners with a satanic change-up. NLCS: St. Louis Cardinals rout Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw, 9-0, advance to World Series 2013-10-19T04:37:32Z Cobb seemed prepared for such a moment, both with his stuff — a fastball that sits at 93 mph and a wicked change-up upon which he relies heavily – and his makeup. American League wild-card: Tampa Bay Rays shut out Cleveland Indians, 4-0 2013-10-03T04:09:00Z Durant, who cultivated a broad-appeal persona, did throw fans a change-up a couple of summers ago by unveiling his “business tattoos,” which cannot be seen when he’s wearing his jersey. Washington Wizards should think about John Wall’s ink before signing him to a max deal 2013-06-24T23:01:43Z Everything was working - the fastball was working, the curveball and change-up. Doumit, Deduno lead Twins to 3-0 win over Royals 2013-06-05T04:32:09Z The first one was a change-up that was left up a bit, and the other one was what I was looking for. Two players' multi-HR games not enough for Astros 2013-05-26T04:32:08Z He struck out Russell Martin swinging at a change-up. Nationals 6, Pirates 2: Bryce Harper ejected; Gio Gonzalez settles in to pick up win 2013-05-05T21:15:23Z "After that first time around the order, he started throwing his change-up and it was pretty unhittable," Morse said. Jason Bay drives home a run, and drives home a message 2013-04-29T01:10:05Z He took two sliders and a change-up that cut back on the inner edge of the plate. Jordan Zimmermann and Nationals one-hit Reds for second night in a row 2013-04-27T01:57:00Z Every pitcher who lacks a change-up is dying to get one. Jordan Zimmerman may be ready for a change for the better 2013-03-19T20:22:41Z He only threw six off-speed pitches — five curves, one change-up — as he focused on command of his sinker. Stephen Strasburg keeps composure despite rough first inning of Nationals’ spring training opener 2013-02-24T02:23:55Z Danks, whose fastball was clocked in the low 90 mph range before his shoulder problems, was told by Cooper that the command of his fastball, curve, change-up and cut fastball has been better than expected. Velocity not a worry for Sox's Danks 2013-02-20T20:59:00Z Loe is instead working on making his change-up more consistent and plans to challenge lefties inside with his fastball more. Mariners sign big veteran pitcher Kameron Loe who has had fun pets 2013-02-15T03:29:04Z Exactly why Stanford didn’t change-up the play-calling against a defense that has given up three touchdowns in six games is a legitimate question to raise. When Notre Dame is winning, all is forgiven 2012-10-14T22:41:00Z But his pitching buddies have teased him that it’s just “a February change-up,” that will disappear in the regular season as soon as somebody lights one up with a 450-foot charge. Jordan Zimmerman may be ready for a change for the better 2013-03-19T20:22:41Z Against Tracy in the second inning, the at-bat went like this: change-up, fastball, slider, change-up and curveball. Nationals stomped by Marlins in 8-0 loss 2012-09-09T20:54:00Z Wedge said Carp aggravated the injury swinging at a change-up on Tuesday night. Seattle Mariners at Minnesota Twins, Aug. 30 2012-08-30T16:55:12Z Morse left Friday night’s game against Philadelphia in the first inning after a Kyle Kendrick change-up drilled him in his right hand. Ian Desmond, Michael Morse return to the Nationals lineup after missing much of three games 2012-08-28T23:11:56Z You're going to see a fastball and the first at-bat I got one middle, middle-in and I got the double, then the one I flew out on was a change-up I felt I just missed.'' Kevin Millwood shows why it pays to battle even without your best stuff 2012-08-15T06:27:00Z But there may not be a hard-throwing hurler in the whole sport of whom it has been said more often, “How good would he be with a change-up?” Jordan Zimmerman may be ready for a change for the better 2013-03-19T20:22:41Z But on his second, game-changing blast in the sixth, he simply focused on the middle of the field and caught a Weaver change-up that hung a little too long. Best end to a 3-6 road trip the Mariners have had in quite a while 2012-08-13T01:01:28Z |
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