When launch angle became a normal part of the baseball lexicon, major league pitchers started throwing more four-seam fastballs at the top of the strike zone, and sinkers seemingly fell out of style.

The Pittsburgh Pirates prospect has a new pitch arsenal for 2026.

Braxton Ashcraft decided to flip the script on his pitch usage against the Philadelphia Phillies, throwing his sinker five times more than his four-seam fastball. The intention was for the sinker to ...

The veteran right-hander is feeling comfortable and hopeful in spring training, however, in part because of the new pitch he recently added to his arsenal. “I’ve been throwing a sinker,” McKenzie told ...

Cardinals pitcher Matt Svanson warms up in a game of long toss during a spring training workout on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Cardinals' training facility in Jupiter, Fla. Sports columnist ...

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