MLB
We’re excited to kick off our new weekly segment where we dive into all the latest and greatest happenings with your team.
The Athletic MLB Staff20
Stars like Corbin Burnes, Spencer Strider, Clayton Kershaw and others on the cutters, changeups, or splitters they've spent careers chasing.
Stephen J. Nesbitt and Andy McCullough49
Strider described a surprising sight when X-rays were done and why he doesn't want pitchers to stop striving for higher velocity.
David O'Brien124
The slew of injured starters is inflicting seismic damage on the entertainment value of the sport. A talk with Strider offers a reminder.
Jayson Stark214
Spencer Strider previously had UCL surgery on his right elbow in 2019 while at Clemson.
David O'Brien127
There should be no attempt to downplay the loss of Strider, who tended to give the relievers a breather in games he pitched.
David O'Brien80
MLB's competition committee changed the pitch-clock rules in December, shortening the time to throw with runners on base.
Steve Berman and Evan Drellich621
Strider, 25, already had Tommy John surgery once, for a torn UCL in 2019 when he was at Clemson.
David O'Brien265
Strider will get an MRI on Saturday after complaining of elbow pain following a four-inning start with just four strikeouts.
David O'Brien98
The Braves' strikeout artist envisions a second act as a stand-up comic in the style of Larry David.
David O'Brien102
The Braves didn’t say so, but a possible factor in the decision: Strider is 8-0 with a 1.90 ERA against the Phillies in the regular season.
David O'Brien37
Dane Martinez and Adam Ronis field your questions on keepers, Bailey Ober, Spencer Strider and more in the fantasy baseball mailbag.
Dane Martinez and Adam Ronis19
Spencer unleashed a curveball three times during his Grapefruit League outing and said, “I think every time it was effective."
David O'Brien22
Strider, who led the majors in strikeouts, might add a breaking ball to his fastball-slider mix.
David O'Brien32
As we look back on the year that was, it's a perfect time to honor the best pitches thrown this year — as well as the pitchers behind them.
Eno Sarris55
I’m here to fill you in on all the Weirdness and Wildness you may have missed on Day 1 of the Division Series.
Jayson Stark186
Strider balances a no-nonsense glare on the field with humor when not on the mound.
David O'Brien62
"There's a few other guys in baseball, but more than anybody we face, he's the biggest challenge," Kevin Long said of Spencer Strider.
Matt Gelb29
A mental performance coach has been key to helping Spencer Strider, Atlanta's Game 1 starter, unlock his potential.
Ken Rosenthal91
Strider's 281 strikeouts are a whopping 44 more than the next-highest total in the majors this season.
David O'Brien14
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