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Jordan Hicks Raised His Arm Slot 10 Degrees—Then Everything Changed
After returning from a lat strain, Hicks paired his old velocity with a new fastball shape—and gave Chicago a different late-inning weapon.
Alvin Garcia
Born in Puerto Rico, Alvin Garcia is the chief editor of Rundown and its lead MLB voice. He also writes for Heavy.com, focusing on accountability and stories that respect smart fans.
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Cade Cavalli’s Near-No-Hitter Headlines MLB’s Top 3 Pitching Performances
Cavalli flirts with history, Ashcraft redefines efficiency, and Tolle silences Toronto.
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Dustin May Didn’t Need a New Pitch—He Changed the Menu
Against a lefty-heavy Pirates lineup, May turned his cutter into both a count-control pitch and a finishing weapon.