Welcome to Sliders, a weekly in-season MLB column that focuses on both the timely and timeless elements of the game. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Billy Wagner broke his right arm twice when he was 5 years old.

Crochet earns an "A++", with the Padres' Nick Pivetta and Phillies' Zack Wheeler right behind with "A+" marks. Nine other hurlers got "A" grades.

MESA, Ariz. — With a revamped slider in his bag, Tyler Mahle made his first appearance in a Giants uniform on Saturday afternoon at Hohokam Stadium, tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts ...

The Philadelphia Phillies' front office surprised some by selecting a multitude of college arms in the 2025 MLB Draft. This approach differs greatly from the organization's draft strategy over the ...

Analyzing Tatsuya Imai's Unique Slider & Free Agency Outlook Discover how Tatsuya Imai's slider, akin to Major League Baseball players Moureta and Crouse, impresses with unconventional breaks and high ...

Dive into the incredible world of Major League Baseball as we explore the fastest slider in MLB history. This video breaks down the mechanics and speed behind this unparalleled pitch, showcasing how ...

The nastiest pitch in baseball is the one that ended the 2018 season. Other Major League Baseball players didn’t laugh as Manny Machado dropped to his knee trying to hit a Chris Sale slider to end the ...