TOKYO (AP) A female knuckleball pitcher from Japan will be playing for a minor league team in the United States. Eri Yoshida, an 18-year-old pitcher who played pro ball in Japan last year, signed with ...

The Detroit Tigers are currently headed to Seattle to play in the ALDS after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in three games to take the AL Wild Card Series. All eyes are on them as they attempt to ...

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A Guardians pitching prospect believes his developing knuckleball may "steal more strikes" under the ABS system coming to Major League Baseball in 2026.

Ed. Note: On Thursday, the SI national desk had planned a roundtable feature on "building the perfect pitcher" (Verlander's heat, Kershaw's curve, etc.). In exchange, we offer a cheeky piece on the ...

Sun, 15 May 2011 02:51:03 GMT — HOUSTON (AP) - R.A. Dickey is still searching for control of his knuckleball. The Houston Astros, though, certainly had no trouble handling it. Dickey gave up six runs ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — In an era of high-velocity fastballs, wipeout sliders, and pitchers who seem increasingly interchangeable in their approach, one Guardians prospect is zigging while everyone else ...

If Bugs Bunny had a pitch, it would be the knuckleball. It weaves and bobs, zigs and zags, and acts like it has a mind of its own. Catchers have trouble catching this pitch. It leaves hitters dazed.

OYAMA, Japan — Eri Yoshida sat in the dugout of an all-dirt baseball field in rural Japan, surrounded by rice paddies, narrow roads, and traditional Japanese houses. The scene recalled instantly the ...