pitching
There Is No Right Answer to the National League Cy Young Debate
Three pitchers dominated the National League in 2015, each in different ways. But only one of Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke, and Jake Arrieta can win the Cy Young.
Watching Clayton Kershaw, Who Makes It All Work
Clayton Kershaw is still one of the best pitchers in baseball, if not quite as effortless as he's seemed in the past. It's only made him more thrilling to watch.
Watching Jered Weaver, Baseball's Most Beautiful Junkmaster
Jered Weaver was a Cy Young contender just a few years ago. Now he's just barely hanging on with some of the game's junkiest junk, and it's beautiful to watch.
How To Throw a Two-Seam Fastball with Daniel Norris
In this VICE Sports exclusive, Blue Jays pitcher (and man with a van) Daniel Norris gives us some pointers on how to throw his signature 2-seam fastball.
Watching Zack Greinke, L.A.'s Other Ace
There's no other pitcher in baseball quite like Zack Greinke, who is the second best pitcher on a staff that also features the best pitcher in baseball.
Bartolo Colon, Opening Day, and the Truth
Most teams start their best pitchers on Opening Day. The Mets, for their own weird reasons, are starting 42-year-old Bartolo Colon, who is great in a stranger way.
Routine Moments in Baseball History: The Worst Day a Pitcher Can Have
Dan Spillner wasn't a terrible pitcher in 1975, he just had one really really bad inning.
Routine Moments in Baseball History: Jerry Reuss Goes to Work
A durable pitcher takes the mound during one of his best seasons.