He didn’t chase velocity. He chased outs.

Mark Buehrle’s career proves you don’t need triple-digit heat to dominate. As the White Sox unveil his statue, we look at what today’s game can learn from the last great pitch-to-contact ace.

Modern pitch limits are erasing the quality start—and with it, the long-term value of starting pitchers. Here's how the system is failing them.

Why did Jared Jones throw 100mph in a meaningless September game? His injury highlights MLB’s growing velocity obsession—and how it's sidelining top arms before they ever reach their full potential.

Pitchers are breaking down faster than ever, but the blueprint to longevity has been right in front of us for decades. Learn how efficient movement, sequencing, and proven mechanics—exemplified by legends like Gaylord Perry—can help today’s pitchers stay durable, throw more innings, and extend their careers. The blueprint is here—it’s time to stop ignoring it.

This article highlights Gerrit Cole's clutch postseason performance for the New York Yankees and examines the scarcity of durable young starters in Major League Baseball. With a nod to veteran quality starts in the playoffs, it questions the development of younger pitchers and the increasing reliance on bullpen strategies.

This article explores the decline of traditional wisdom in baseball amidst the rise of data-driven approaches. It highlights the need to balance analytics with the timeless insights of experienced coaches and scouts to address the ongoing injury crisis and restore the integrity of the game. By valuing both innovation and the wisdom passed down through generations, baseball can build a healthier, more resilient future for its players.

Discover how DVS Baseball uses innovative tools like DVS X-Ray to help pitchers sustain performance, reduce injury risk, and tolerate the demands of high-velocity pitching. Learn how concepts like Arm Impulse can optimize your pitching career.

Explore why Tommy John, the pitcher, deserves a place in the Hall of Fame. Learn about his remarkable post-surgery career and the evolving landscape of MLB pitching.

Shoto Imanaga and Ranger Suarez have set a new standard in effective pitching during the 2024 MLB season. Demonstrating that velocity isn't the only key to success, these pitchers have excelled through precise pitch execution and consistent mechanics. Earning less than $15 million combined, both rank in the top 5 in WAR, showcasing the value of strategy and finesse in a game dominated by power. Their approach, highlighted by efficient deliveries and stable mechanics, has resulted in impressive strikeout rates and minimal walks, proving that traditional starting pitchers can still thrive in today's game. Read more about their techniques and impact at DVS Baseball.

In Major League Baseball, a select group of pitchers have exemplified reliability by starting at least 25 games for ten consecutive seasons. This remarkable achievement underscores the importance of consistency in a pitcher's career, challenging today's metric-focused evaluations and highlighting the timeless value of dependability on the mound

In the competitive world of youth baseball, the pursuit of success often comes at a cost. Year-round tournaments like the Perfect Game "Fastball Freeze" in Alvin, TX, promise exposure and opportunities for young players but conceal a troubling reality: the toll on pitcher health. Despite efforts to prioritize player well-being, the allure of rankings and college commitments drives families to participate, perpetuating a cycle of injury and premature career derailment.

The widespread technology available throughout MLB Organizations has never made identifying and developing critical insights on at-risk pitchers easier. However, crossing the bridge to practical on-field solutions continues to be a challenge.

In the world of baseball, pitchers face an ever-present risk of injury, influenced by the culture they inherit. Factors such as tournament structures, velocity programs, and pitch metrics shape this risk. To excel and stay safe, pitchers must invest in their bodies and arms, proactively addressing weaknesses. By understanding their shoulder mobility, functional capacity, and pitching delivery's impact, pitchers can mitigate injury risks and achieve long-term success. Understanding the influence of throwing culture is crucial for aspiring pitchers aiming to excel while safeguarding their careers.

As the MLB Draft approaches, the selection of starting pitchers among the top picks has become increasingly risky. In recent years, the success rate of these pitchers reaching the top of their game has been dishearteningly low. However, the projected top pitchers in this year's draft, Paul Skenes, Rhett Lowder, and Chase Dollander, have captured attention with their potential. Yet, a closer look at their risk profiles reveals a challenging road ahead. In contrast, the success story of Bobby Miller serves as a reminder to exercise caution. Evaluating historical trends and utilizing risk assessment metrics like the DVS Score will be crucial for teams as they navigate the delicate balance between immediate impact and long-term durability in their pursuit of young pitching talent.

While the firing of Al Avila seems like a shift in the right direction, the Detroit Tigers’ systematic approach toward development continues to hold the team back. How deep does this issue go? Let’s find out.

Taylor North's run to the state's second Little League World Series championship wasn't built on orange slices and ice cream. It was built on pitching — more accurately, pitching depth.

49.5% of Major League Baseball pitchers have spent time on the injured list in the 2021 season. Check out the 35 year analysis on the dying breed of starting pitchers in Major League Baseball.

In 2020, the Covid-19 Pandemic didn't shut down the youth baseball season; it simply condensed the entirety of a regular season into a few months. Here in Michigan, we saw a spike in sore arms, throwing shutdowns, injuries to pitchers throughout travel organizations, and the youngest UCL injury I have personally seen. To break down why this spike happened, you can look at this pandemic in compounding layers.

DVS Baseball is known for it's ability to maximize the potential and efficiency of baseball players across all levels of the sport. As I’ve recently joined the DVS Baseball team, I look back at the implementation of DVS at the United Shore Professional Baseball League and the effect it has had on some of the most successful pitchers in the USPBL and how it has a positive change in their careers.

As consumers get ready for the holiday shopping season, MLB general managers are doing the same as they evaluate their team needs and available free agents.  Nearly $2 billion dollars have been paid to pitchers while on the injured list in MLB since 2015.   Injuries have led to significant buyer’s remorse.  The DVS Analytics team used our proprietary Injury Risk (IR) model to assess this year’s free agent pitchers to see their likelihood of playing through their contract without succumbing to a major throwing-related arm injury*.  We focused on the top of top free agent pitchers, according to mlb.com’s Mark Feinsand.  Let’s dig into the results and to our GM friends, buyer beware.