Phillies Cristopher Sanchez sets new MLB record for left-handed pitchers

Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez continues to do things that few pitchers in MLB history have ever accomplished.
The New York Times

As the splitter rises in popularity, why do left-handers rarely throw the pitch?

The split-fingered fastball is the "it" pitch right now, but it is still rarely thrown by left-handed pitchers. Why is that? Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; iStock During the final ...

The Guardians are destroying left-handed pitching — and it makes absolutely no sense

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Baseball is full of numbers, and sometimes those numbers make absolutely no sense. Welcome to the 2026 Cleveland Guardians. On the latest episode of the Cleveland Baseball Talk ...
Athlon Sports

Astros Three-Time All-Star Has Raked Vs. Left-Handers

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has proven that he can hit left-handed pitching despite being left-handed himself. Alvarez is also leading Major League Baseball in walks (13) and ...