In a fun segment of ‘The Lift,’ reporter Alex Sapp seeks to learn how to throw a fastball, guided by an experienced member from the WDIO Sports Department, Spencer Pierce. Spencer grew up playing ...

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.

While baseball trends toward the breaking ball, Texas Rangers ace Lance Lynn continues to have success with a heavy dose of fastballs. Walter Johnson. Roger Clemens. Nolan Ryan. The fastball was once ...