Curveball fading from MLB as velocity driven game grows
Major league curveball usage has declined with the rise of velocity driven pitching. The Athletics deploy curves on 2.5 percent of pitches this season, while leaguewide the rate sits around 8.5 percent after a low of 8.1 percent last year. Pitchers note the shift toward cutters and sliders, and historical figures like Candy Cummings are cited as origins of the pitch.
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Fred Goldsmith
Sandy Koufax
Nolan Ryan
Clayton Kershaw
New York Yankees
Omar Minaya
Dallas Braden
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Hammy Hamilton: Cleveland Broadcaster a Hall of Fame Hope
Tom Hamilton is praised as a knowledgeable fair and electrifying broadcaster for Cleveland. The piece celebrates his postseason calls as the Guardians face a disappointing late season while highlighting his potential Hall of Fame worthiness and lasting impact. Contact details included for Jim Ingraham.
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Tom Hamilton
Goodyear
Ariz
Hall of Fame
Cooperstown
Guardians
Turnberry Update Shows Open Site Still in Play
The R&A remains open to Turnberry hosting the British Open but cites major logistical hurdles. CEO Mark Darbon notes road rail and accommodation upgrades, while confirming ongoing dialogue with Trump Golf and UK government. Portrush and Muirfield are also discussed as other potential venues on the rotation.
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Northern Ireland
Donald Trump
B&a
Turnberry
Ayrshire
Scotland
Ailsa Craig
Trump
Mark Darbon
R&a
Martin Slumbers
Carbon
Eric Trump
Trump Golf
Slumbers
Tom Watson
Jack Nicklaus
Muirfield
Firth of Forth
Edinburgh
Phil Mickelson
St. Andrews
Royal Portrush
Royal Birkdale
Rose eyes Open triumph as veteran contender stays fit
Briton Rose, world No. 21, pursues a record sixth major at the Open while maintaining peak fitness with a traveling recovery gym aboard an RV. He recalls his Royal Birkdale debut as a 17-year-old and aims to become the second oldest Open winner after Old Tom Morris.
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Royal Birkdale
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United States
Tom Morris
All Star Swing-Off Decides NL Victory 7-6 at Derby
MLB postgame notes show a 7-6 NL win after a swing-off where three batters from each league faced three pitches each. Schwarber and Alonso starred for the NL with long homers and celebrations as Stowers filled in for Suarez after a hand injury.
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Pete Alonso
Suarez
Kyle Stowers
Yankees
Travis Chapman
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Dino Ebel
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Stowers
Ebel
WBC
Alonso
Truist Field
Bryan Anderson
Philadelphia
Kyle Schwarber
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