Velocity is king. Every tick helps suppress runs allowed. While command and movement are important, it’s still true that, given two otherwise equal fastballs, the one going faster will have better ...

Fastball velocities have skyrocketed across MLB over the past decade, and the rising radar gun readings have been the most noticeable in bullpens, where the average fastball thrown by a big-league ...

A flame-throwing relief pitcher enters a game — mid-inning, runners on base, tie score — sending the telecast to another commercial break, dialing back the tension in the stadium and pushing the game ...