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Reds Hire Simon Mathews As Assistant Pitching Coach

The Reds hired Simon Mathews as assistant pitching coach, completing Terry Francona's staff.
Mathews previously worked as assistant coordinator of rehabilitation and pitching initiatives for the Reds.
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Mets Hire Desi Druschel As Assistant Pitching Coach

Desi Druschel has been hired by the Mets as assistant pitching coach after helping the Yankees achieve a top-four pitching ERA over three years.

Bryan Price Steps Down As Giants Pitching Coach

Bryan Price has stepped down as the Giants' pitching coach after a challenging season, initially joining for a short-term commitment.

Diamondbacks Hire Brian Kaplan As Pitching Coach

Brian Kaplan has been hired as the new pitching coach for the Diamondbacks, replacing Brent Strom.

Brewers Retain Pitching Coach Chris Hook On Multi-Year Extension

The Brewers extended pitching coach Chris Hook's contract, recognizing his role in their successful pitching performance over several seasons.

Marlins To Hire Daniel Moskos As Pitching Coach

The Marlins are hiring Daniel Moskos as their new pitching coach, marking his first lead role in the position.

Sorting out options for the Chicago White Sox rotation after the Dylan Cease trade and Michael Kopech's move to the bullpen

Spring training poses challenges for pitching coaches in managing rotations and new acquisitions.
Chicago White Sox are adjusting their rotation due to recent trades resulting in multiple starting options.

Mets Hire Desi Druschel As Assistant Pitching Coach

Desi Druschel has been hired by the Mets as assistant pitching coach after helping the Yankees achieve a top-four pitching ERA over three years.

Bryan Price Steps Down As Giants Pitching Coach

Bryan Price has stepped down as the Giants' pitching coach after a challenging season, initially joining for a short-term commitment.

Diamondbacks Hire Brian Kaplan As Pitching Coach

Brian Kaplan has been hired as the new pitching coach for the Diamondbacks, replacing Brent Strom.

Brewers Retain Pitching Coach Chris Hook On Multi-Year Extension

The Brewers extended pitching coach Chris Hook's contract, recognizing his role in their successful pitching performance over several seasons.

Marlins To Hire Daniel Moskos As Pitching Coach

The Marlins are hiring Daniel Moskos as their new pitching coach, marking his first lead role in the position.

Sorting out options for the Chicago White Sox rotation after the Dylan Cease trade and Michael Kopech's move to the bullpen

Spring training poses challenges for pitching coaches in managing rotations and new acquisitions.
Chicago White Sox are adjusting their rotation due to recent trades resulting in multiple starting options.
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Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Not Worried About Pitch-Tipping as Regular Season Nears

Yamamoto's grips were visible on the center field camera during his game, potentially allowing viewers to predict his pitches.
Pitching coach Prior emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing pitch-tipping behaviors to prevent opposing hitters from gaining an advantage.

Diamondbacks To Add Wellington Cepeda To Coaching Staff

Wellington Cepeda joins the Diamondbacks coaching staff as bullpen coach, bringing valuable experience from his time in the organization and with the Marlins.

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Not Worried About Pitch-Tipping as Regular Season Nears

Yamamoto's grips were visible on the center field camera during his game, potentially allowing viewers to predict his pitches.
Pitching coach Prior emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing pitch-tipping behaviors to prevent opposing hitters from gaining an advantage.

Diamondbacks To Add Wellington Cepeda To Coaching Staff

Wellington Cepeda joins the Diamondbacks coaching staff as bullpen coach, bringing valuable experience from his time in the organization and with the Marlins.
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Pirates To Hire Brent Strom As Assistant Pitching Coach

Brent Strom joins the Pirates as assistant pitching coach, surprising given his previous roles as a lead pitching coach.
The Pirates' young pitching staff will benefit from Strom's extensive experience and developmental success.

Giants To Promote J.P. Martinez To Pitching Coach

J.P. Martinez has been promoted to pitching coach for the Giants, providing continuity after Bryan Price's departure.

Arizona Diamondbacks fire 3 pitching coaches in the wake of disappointing finish in 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks fired pitching coach Brent Strom and two assistants after a disappointing pitching season, despite prior improvements.

Pirates To Hire Brent Strom As Assistant Pitching Coach

Brent Strom joins the Pirates as assistant pitching coach, surprising given his previous roles as a lead pitching coach.
The Pirates' young pitching staff will benefit from Strom's extensive experience and developmental success.

Giants To Promote J.P. Martinez To Pitching Coach

J.P. Martinez has been promoted to pitching coach for the Giants, providing continuity after Bryan Price's departure.

Arizona Diamondbacks fire 3 pitching coaches in the wake of disappointing finish in 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks fired pitching coach Brent Strom and two assistants after a disappointing pitching season, despite prior improvements.
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New Giants pitching coach Price details traditional approach to game

New coaching staff brings balance of old and new-school philosophies.
Pitching coach Price emphasizes the need for pitchers to go deeper into games.

Bring back the pitching lab!

J.P. Martinez likely to become lead pitching coach after Bryan Price's departure, aiming for innovation in Giants' pitching strategies.

SF Giants News: Alex Cobb hoping to be back before All Star break

Alex Cobb is optimistic about his rehab timeline and hopes to return before this year's All Star break.
The San Francisco Giants have not given a timeline for Cobb's return to ensure he fully recovers.

New Giants pitching coach Price details traditional approach to game

New coaching staff brings balance of old and new-school philosophies.
Pitching coach Price emphasizes the need for pitchers to go deeper into games.

Bring back the pitching lab!

J.P. Martinez likely to become lead pitching coach after Bryan Price's departure, aiming for innovation in Giants' pitching strategies.

SF Giants News: Alex Cobb hoping to be back before All Star break

Alex Cobb is optimistic about his rehab timeline and hopes to return before this year's All Star break.
The San Francisco Giants have not given a timeline for Cobb's return to ensure he fully recovers.
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Around the Empire: Yankees news - 4/27/24

The relationship between Yankee pitching coach Matt Blake and Carlos Rodón improved over time despite a public incident, Gerrit Cole is still in recovery, prospect Jasson Domínguez is on a slow rehab path.
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Ex-ValleyCat Adrian Houser reunited with Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner: 'He's kind of the same guy'

Adrian Houser has a history with Mets executives David Stearns and Jeremy Hefner, showing familiarity within the team.
Jeremy Hefner, the Mets' pitching coach, is known for his calming demeanor and effective communication with pitchers.

Ex-ValleyCat Adrian Houser reunited with Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner: 'He's kind of the same guy'

Adrian Houser has a history with Mets executives David Stearns and Jeremy Hefner.
Jeremy Hefner is known for his calming demeanor and effective communication with pitchers.

Ex-ValleyCat Adrian Houser reunited with Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner: 'He's kind of the same guy'

Adrian Houser has a history with Mets executives David Stearns and Jeremy Hefner, showing familiarity within the team.
Jeremy Hefner, the Mets' pitching coach, is known for his calming demeanor and effective communication with pitchers.

Ex-ValleyCat Adrian Houser reunited with Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner: 'He's kind of the same guy'

Adrian Houser has a history with Mets executives David Stearns and Jeremy Hefner.
Jeremy Hefner is known for his calming demeanor and effective communication with pitchers.
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Andrew Bailey's Philosophies Open New Doors For Red Sox Pitching

Andrew Bailey returns to the Red Sox as the team's pitching coach.
Bailey aims to reshape the future of pitching within the Red Sox organization.

Red Sox Coach Andrew Bailey Details How He Evaluates Pitchers

Andrew Bailey evaluates pitchers using multiple factors such as biomechanics, usage, and pitch-shape.
Bailey focuses on understanding strikeout, watch, and damage to find areas for improvement.

Andrew Bailey's Philosophies Open New Doors For Red Sox Pitching

Andrew Bailey returns to the Red Sox as the team's pitching coach.
Bailey aims to reshape the future of pitching within the Red Sox organization.

Red Sox Coach Andrew Bailey Details How He Evaluates Pitchers

Andrew Bailey evaluates pitchers using multiple factors such as biomechanics, usage, and pitch-shape.
Bailey focuses on understanding strikeout, watch, and damage to find areas for improvement.
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Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks and ex-Cubs pitching coach Larry Rothschild unite on Windy City ThunderBolts

Rothschild, a former pitching coach for five major-league teams, has joined the Windy City ThunderBolts in the independent Frontier League as a pitching consultant.
Rothschild's role will involve working with the ThunderBolts' pitching staff during spring training and providing individualized assistance to each pitcher throughout the season.

Remembering pitching coaches Rube Walker and Mel Stottlemyre

Rube Walker was an excellent defensive catcher and a superb handler of pitchers.
Walker put a big emphasis on conditioning for his pitchers and fine-tuned their pitching repertoire.

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 1/24/24

The New York Yankees are making alterations to their road gray uniforms for the first time in eight years.
Pitching coach Matt Blake is excited about Marcus Stroman joining the team and praises his competitiveness and intangibles.

Why pitching coach Andrew Bailey believes Red Sox don't need to add another starting pitcher

The Red Sox believe there is enough talent in their current starting rotation.
The team's new pitching coach is confident in the abilities of the pitchers and believes they have the potential to improve.

'I think I was the worst guy on the roster last year': Garrett Whitlock reflected on his down 2023 season

Garrett Whitlock acknowledges his disappointing performance in 2023 and vows to step it up.
Whitlock battled elbow injuries and had an unreliable performance on the mound last season.
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