They never pitch on short rest and relievers are prohibited from pitching on back-to-back days because of concerns that it may raise the risk of injury. Young major league starters also have their ...

NEW YORK — A yearlong study by Major League Baseball concluded rising velocities, pitch shaping and emphasis on maximum effort are the likely causes of the vast increase in pitcher injuries and ...

Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Major League Baseball should consider rule changes to address the declines in pitchers’ health and the aesthetics of the game, according to an MLB internal report ...