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In recent weeks, Wright has regained his curveball and sinker.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
Cabrera fires a four-seam fastball that hits mid-to-high 90s and a plus changeup while peppering in a sinker and slider.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In 2024, the sinker dropped to an average of 94.5 mph across a career-high 109.2 innings.
—Ari Wohl, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
In other words, Warren was releasing his curve from a different slot than some of his other pitches, which include fastballs, sinkers, sweepers and changeups.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
Cabrera fires a four-seam fastball that hits mid-to-high 90s and a plus changeup while peppering in a sinker and slider.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In 2024, the sinker dropped to an average of 94.5 mph across a career-high 109.2 innings.
—Ari Wohl, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
In other words, Warren was releasing his curve from a different slot than some of his other pitches, which include fastballs, sinkers, sweepers and changeups.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Sinker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinker. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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sinker
noun
sink·er
ˈsiŋ-kər 
1
: one that sinks
especially
: a weight for sinking a line or net
2
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