MLB Baseball 3h Briefing

Last updated: April 14, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

MLB Pitching & Strategy

Pitching phenoms shared insights into modern velocity and pitch design, with Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal discussing the nearly limitless potential of manipulating the baseball, even as managers explore new tactical frontiers like optimized bench usage. One bench strategist suggested that production from the modern pinch hitter depends less on raw power and more on a specific plate discipline profile, allowing teams to maximize late-game situational matchups against high-leverage relievers in the final innings of tight contests.