That’s the critical nuance. The cutter isn’t something you lean on immediately. You introduce it, control it, keep hitters honest about it. Messick made exactly that point himself: you don’t have to ...

In MLB The Show 26, the cutter and sinker have emerged as the most effective pitches in competitive play due to their deceptive movement and ability to tunnel with other pitches. Expert guides ...

Following a brief stint with the Mets at the tail end of the 2025 season, Jonah Tong knew he had to add to his pitching arsenal heading into this year’s camp in Port St. Lucie. Primarily a ...

On the 23rd Tim Herrin made his first appearance of the 2026 Spring, and he brought along a new pitch to talk about. The new cutter is just one of a few changes in Herrin’s game that he showed off a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony Blengino covers all things baseball, with an analytical bent. The Best Pitches series rolls on - we’ve already tackled ...

When a pitcher has arm talent, patience is a virtue. For Royals righthander Eric Cerantola, the path to success on the mound has required plenty of patience for both him and his teams. That’s because ...