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Learning to throw a fastball

In a fun segment of ‘The Lift,’ reporter Alex Sapp seeks to learn how to throw a fastball, guided by an experienced member from the WDIO Sports Department, Spencer Pierce. Spencer grew up playing ...
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Actor takes ceremonial pitch too seriously, throws fastball to child batter

Actor Choi Hyun-wook throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game 1 of the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO semi-playoffs between the Samsung Lions and SSG Landers at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on Oct.
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The mythical pitch that’s become a reality. Plus, another Pulse reader bet to pick

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Clinch a playoff spot today. If you focus too long on ...
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The ‘rising fastball’ was a tantalizing myth. Then teams started teaching Induced Vertical Break

Alex Vesia didn’t know he possessed a superpower. A late-round draft pick with a few cups of coffee in the big leagues, Vesia had neither great numbers nor notable prospect status. He was Clark Kent ...