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Which MLB pitchers are throwing their best stuff most often, and who shouldn't be?

A stat rooted in Game Theory reveals who is maximizing their arsenals, and who is leaving outs on the table.

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Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski, Chase Burns part of wave of talented young pitchers in NL Central

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Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski, Chase Burns part of wave of talented young pitchers in NL Central

about 18 hours ago

Seattle switch-pitcher Cijntje picked to play in All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta

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Seattle switch-pitcher Cijntje picked to play in All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta

about 18 hours ago

Amid LGBTQ backlash, many franchises tiptoed through Pride month. Not in Washington

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Amid LGBTQ backlash, many franchises tiptoed through Pride month. Not in Washington

about 22 hours ago

Nationals' Wood builds All-Star case as Washington's quiet star

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Nationals' Wood builds All-Star case as Washington's quiet star

about 24 hours ago

Skenes, Misiorowski, Burns part of wave of talented young pitchers in NL Central

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Skenes, Misiorowski, Burns part of wave of talented young pitchers in NL Central

about 24 hours ago

Amid LGBTQ backlash, many franchises tip-toed through Pride month. Not in Washington

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Amid LGBTQ backlash, many franchises tip-toed through Pride month. Not in Washington

Nationals announce AARP as inaugural jersey sponsor, patch to debut Tuesday

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Nationals announce AARP as inaugural jersey sponsor, patch to debut Tuesday

Wood becomes first since Bonds to be intentionally walked four times in a game

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Wood becomes first since Bonds to be intentionally walked four times in a game

Abrams' two-run triple in 11th inning helps Nationals beat Angels

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Abrams' two-run triple in 11th inning helps Nationals beat Angels

Kremer shuts down Rays for seven innings in Orioles' victory

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Kremer shuts down Rays for seven innings in Orioles' victory

Martinez ejected after a replay review goes against Nationals

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Martinez ejected after a replay review goes against Nationals

Shohei Ohtani throws fastest pitch of career at 101.7 mph in 3rd mound start for Dodgers

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Shohei Ohtani throws fastest pitch of career at 101.7 mph in 3rd mound start for Dodgers

Hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Parker dies at 74

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Hard-hitting Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Parker dies at 74

Nationals set season highs for hits, runs in victory over Angels

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Nationals set season highs for hits, runs in victory over Angels

Orioles make history by turning a six-run deficit into a 14-run win against Tampa Bay

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Orioles make history by turning a six-run deficit into a 14-run win against Tampa Bay

Dodgers lefty Kershaw strikes out five, moves closer to 3,000 career strikeouts

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Dodgers lefty Kershaw strikes out five, moves closer to 3,000 career strikeouts

Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters

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Judge, Ohtani elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters

Rays' Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case, gets two-year suspended sentence

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Rays' Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case, gets two-year suspended sentence

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues history-making start by outshining Pirates' Paul Skenes

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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues history-making start by outshining Pirates' Paul Skenes

Pivetta strikes out 10 in 7 brilliant innings as Padres beat Nationals

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Pivetta strikes out 10 in 7 brilliant innings as Padres beat Nationals

Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte in tears after fan yells comment about late mother

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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte in tears after fan yells comment about late mother

Orioles still face an uphill battle to avoid a lost season

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Orioles still face an uphill battle to avoid a lost season

Fan banned from MLB ballparks after taunting Arizona Diamondbacks player over deceased mother

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Fan banned from MLB ballparks after taunting Arizona Diamondbacks player over deceased mother

Nationals' Ruiz placed on IL a day after getting hit on the head with a foul ball

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Nationals' Ruiz placed on IL a day after getting hit on the head with a foul ball

Champion LSU Tigers pack punch offensively, but they hang hats on pitching under Jay Johnson

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Champion LSU Tigers pack punch offensively, but they hang hats on pitching under Jay Johnson

Catcher Maverick Handley placed on concussion injured list by Orioles a day after collision at plate

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Catcher Maverick Handley placed on concussion injured list by Orioles a day after collision at plate

Athletics celebrate groundbreaking of $1.75 billion stadium project in Las Vegas

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Athletics celebrate groundbreaking of $1.75 billion stadium project in Las Vegas

Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle accused of abuse by wife, MLB investigating

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Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle accused of abuse by wife, MLB investigating

Cal Raleigh caps big series for Mariners with major league-leading 31st homer in win over Cubs

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Cal Raleigh caps big series for Mariners with major league-leading 31st homer in win over Cubs

Ohtani pitches one sharp inning, then drives in five runs in Dodgers' win over Nationals

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Ohtani pitches one sharp inning, then drives in five runs in Dodgers' win over Nationals

LSU sweeps Coastal Carolina in CWS finals for second national title in three years, eighth overall

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LSU sweeps Coastal Carolina in CWS finals for second national title in three years, eighth overall

Sports play through another dangerously hot day in parts of the U.S.

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Sports play through another dangerously hot day in parts of the U.S.

Chisholm rallies Yankees to win as New York takes two of three games from Orioles

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Chisholm rallies Yankees to win as New York takes two of three games from Orioles

Nationals tap into their power game to beat Dodgers

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Nationals tap into their power game to beat Dodgers

Kershaw wins third straight start, Rojas homers in Dodgers' win over Nationals

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Kershaw wins third straight start, Rojas homers in Dodgers' win over Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers refuse to let ICE use stadium as base of operations

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Los Angeles Dodgers refuse to let ICE use stadium as base of operations

Rafael Devers hits first home run for Giants against former team Red Sox

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Rafael Devers hits first home run for Giants against former team Red Sox

Eugenio Suarez homers in consecutive innings for Diamondbacks to reach 300 for his career

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Eugenio Suarez homers in consecutive innings for Diamondbacks to reach 300 for his career

Astros score winning run on a wild pitch for a 3-2, 10-inning victory over Angels

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Astros score winning run on a wild pitch for a 3-2, 10-inning victory over Angels

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski loses perfect game, no-hit bid in 7th vs. Twins in 2nd career start

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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski loses perfect game, no-hit bid in 7th vs. Twins in 2nd career start

Rays pitcher carted off field and taken to hospital after foul ball into dugout hits him in face

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Rays pitcher carted off field and taken to hospital after foul ball into dugout hits him in face

LOVERRO: Blame for this Nationals mess starts with the owner, not coaches or players

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LOVERRO: Blame for this Nationals mess starts with the owner, not coaches or players

Dodgers set franchise attendance record, surpassing 2 million fans in just 40 games

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Dodgers set franchise attendance record, surpassing 2 million fans in just 40 games

Luke Weaver allows go-ahead homer in Yankees' 5-3 loss to Orioles after being activated from IL

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Luke Weaver allows go-ahead homer in Yankees' 5-3 loss to Orioles after being activated from IL

Padres reliever Suarez appeals suspension for hitting Ohtani with pitch

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Padres reliever Suarez appeals suspension for hitting Ohtani with pitch

Ohtani to pitch for Dodgers against Nationals on Sunday

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Ohtani to pitch for Dodgers against Nationals on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays say they are in talks for a potential sale amid stadium uncertainty

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Tampa Bay Rays say they are in talks for a potential sale amid stadium uncertainty

Nezza's Spanish anthem at Dodger Stadium ignites debate over team's immigrant support

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Nezza's Spanish anthem at Dodger Stadium ignites debate over team's immigrant support

Nationals' GM defends manager Martinez amid 10-game losing streak

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Nationals' GM defends manager Martinez amid 10-game losing streak

Former MLB All-Star Cozart' will no longer support' Trump if U.S. goes to war

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Former MLB All-Star Cozart' will no longer support' Trump if U.S. goes to war

Goodman, Moniak homer in ninth inning to give Rockies a win over Nationals

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Goodman, Moniak homer in ninth inning to give Rockies a win over Nationals

Shohei Ohtani makes his long-awaited return to mound in an abbreviated start for Dodgers

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Shohei Ohtani makes his long-awaited return to mound in an abbreviated start for Dodgers

Nationals promote House to wake up silent bats

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Nationals promote House to wake up silent bats

The Red Sox called up top prospect, swept Yankees and may have started a trend

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The Red Sox called up top prospect, swept Yankees and may have started a trend

LOVERRO: Orioles' tinkering with Camden Yards is like rewriting Poe, repainting Picasso

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LOVERRO: Orioles' tinkering with Camden Yards is like rewriting Poe, repainting Picasso

National promote top prospect Brady House amid eight-game losing streak

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National promote top prospect Brady House amid eight-game losing streak

Red Sox ship All-Star Devers to Giants in a blockbuster trade

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Red Sox ship All-Star Devers to Giants in a blockbuster trade

Marlins complete sweep of Nationals, extend Washington's losing streak to 8

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Marlins complete sweep of Nationals, extend Washington's losing streak to 8

'Art of losing' builds character, according to White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV

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'Art of losing' builds character, according to White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV

Acuna hits homer and Strider fans 13 as Braves' 4-1 win leaves Rockies with worst 70-game record

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Acuna hits homer and Strider fans 13 as Braves' 4-1 win leaves Rockies with worst 70-game record