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Another season of the Ain't No Fang podcast kicks off as Alex Weiner and guest host Kellan Olson preview Arizona Diamondbacks storylines they'll be watching throughout spring training. Plus, catch an exclusive interview with former Diamondbacks pitcher and MLBPA director of operations, business and strategy Chris Capuano.

A disservice to the discourse Mitigating the Risk vs. Solving it Strider's 4 pieces to the puzzle Arm injuries … will it travel to the back page My favorite topic - Velocity Harder throwing has contributed to injuries: The average four-seam fastball velocity was a record 94.2 mph last season, up from 91.8 mph in 2008, according to MLB Statcast data. Parents buy youth players weighted balls and track them with radar guns, 2008, velocity tracked by PITCH fw/x - camera-based, measured closer to the plate The Athletic The Wind Up Levi Weaver and Ken Rosental How Mason Miller started throwing 100 Last week, we told you about Mason Miller, the A's closer who is throwing harder than anyone else in baseball. Today, Stephen Nesbitt has the story detailing how Miller went from throwing sub-90 mph in college to routinely hitting triple digits. It turns out, Miller had Type 1 diabetes. Miller has gained 65 pounds of muscle, and double digits on his fastball. When we wrote last week, he had six of the 10 fastest pitches this year. He now has eight of the top 10, with Ryan Helsley of the Cardinals (sixth place, 102.4 mph) and Justin Martinez of the D-Backs and Nate Pearson of the Blue Jays (tied for 10th, 102.3) the only interlopers into Miller's domain. 102. - 103 96 = 97 My other favorite subject - Tommy John recovery Since returning from a second TJ, Nathan Eovaldi is 41-27 and became a two-time All-Star, Daniel Hudson has made 420 appearances over a decade and Chris Capuano pitched in 192 games over seven seasons. “You tell them that this is unfortunate, but this is your MRI," he explained. “This is probably why it happened — meaning you threw outside the envelope of your tissue quality — but we have a procedure that can repair your ligament and reconstruct it, kind of a belt/suspenders way that once it heals, the likelihood of you going back to pitching at the same level or above is 95%. Book of Joe will not mention Fleisig's name - will refer to as a prominent bio machnanics expert “We really improved the mechanics or biomechanics of many pitchers from major leagues down to little leagues,” says Glenn Fleisig, the research director at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham who is also an adviser to MLB and an established leader in pitching biomechanics. “Improving the mechanics means getting more velocity and maximizing your force of using your whole body, but that has come with a price,” Fleisig says. “The weak links are the ligaments and tendons. They have ligaments and tendons holding their joints together, like the Tommy John ligament in the elbow and their rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. Pirates Paul Skenes unleashes 100 mph heat 34 times during unreal night on mound The Pirates aren't in a rush to bring Paul Skenes up to the big leagues, but the Pittsburgh prospect is making a case to be up there sooner rather than later. Skenes threw 3 ⅓ innings scoreless on Thursday night for Triple-A Indianapolis in an outing where he reached at least 100 mph on 34 of the 43 four-seam fastballs he threw Skenes, the 2023 No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft and MLB Pipeline's No. 3 overall prospect, averaged 100.5 mph on his fastball Thursday. “With Paul, we've been very intentional about how we're building his volume coming into the season with a goal of really accomplishing two things,” Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said recently during an interview with The Fan,. “The goal is to try to get him to an appropriate total volume for 2024 coming off last year, when he pitched a full college season and then just a little bit of pro ball. “We don't want to go from zero to 100 right away. Paul's so important to us long term, so we want to be really thoughtful about that.” 4 days rest To manager Derek Shelton, it didn't matter that Jones had thrown just 59 pitches, a staggering 50 for strikes. The Pirates had determined in advance that Jones would pitch only five innings, because he was working on four days' rest for the first time. It starts with good intentions. That's the point that should quiet the howling, if only a little, about the way teams handle young pitchers. Think about it: Who has more incentive to keep pitchers healthy than the teams that depend on them? The problem is that nobody knows how to do it. “I wish I could say there is a perfect formula for it — there is not,” said Ben Cherington, the Pittsburgh Pirates' general manager. “At least, we don't have it. We're just trying to be as thoughtful as we can.” Cherington, who has spent more than 25 years in baseball, offered a nuanced explanation for how we got here. “There's a bit of a paradox, because on one hand — not just as an industry, but the whole pitching ecosystem, which includes amateur baseball — I truly believe pitching people and pitchers themselves understand much more about how to move on the mound to be able to protect the body and be efficient,” Cherington said. “And we have, obviously, much more precise ways of measuring right now than we did when I was a farm director and, honestly, we were just sort of guessing. Around the Horn Judge because of the size of his talent, contract, track record and, well, size draws the most attention for the offensive downturn. He has two hits in his last 20 at-bats with 12 strikeouts — though one of those hits was a winning single in Toronto. So when he struck out in the ninth against Jason Adam when one Judge-ian blast could have sent 47,629 home happy, he was booed by a segment of the crowd. Nestor Cortes, admitted not liking the reception considering all that Judge has done for the organization. Judge said, “I have heard worse and would probably be doing the same [booing] in that situation.” Judge said he feels great and that there are no physical maladies. He said there is not a singular reason for his slow start, noting both mechanical and pitch recognition issues, but mainly saying that he knows he will not be given a lot of pitches to do damage against based on his reputation and he must seize those moments — and so far has failed. He cited the long season and not being worried. About himself or the offense in total. The Athletic: David O'Brein Spencer Strider He also addressed the growing controversy surrounding what some have termed an epidemic of MLB pitching injuries. “There's so many things that go into it. It's such a complex situation, …seeing people talk and implying that they somehow are in a position to know why injuries are happening. Strider is correct, many pieces of the injury puzzle, but they're not all the same size. Complex to solve does not necessarily mean complex to understand. “Yeah, there's just so many people in any topic, in any field, that are probably speaking out of their depth,” Strider said. “You know, we want to solve this problem. Will never solve, goal is to mitigate, Do they understand? “I's a long (discussion),” he said of what is contributing to increased pitching injuries. “Of course, the pitch clock. The condition of the balls. The banning of substances to gain grip. The effective shrinking of the strike zone. All those things are playing a factor in injuries. Guys are bigger, faster and stronger than they've ever been. I mean, you can't take that away. Not mentioned “How you throw the baseball.” Bigger Faster Stronger is the go to phrase, but we're not speaking of Lineman/Linebackers. “The environment of the game should be such that guys are able to compete at their highest ability and stay healthy, or have a chance to.” “It's gonna be a while before I start throwing or anything, but I'll trust the rehab process,” Strider said. . Complex to solve depends upon one's ability to assess, distill, implement 1. Compile the issues which the experts believe impact arm health 2. Rank them according to their severity/ impact 3. Decide what MLB can realistically impact and what they can not 4. Decide which issues can be addressed short term, which ones long term 3. Develop a strategy and time line for each and implement accordingly 5. Get the experts in one room - all speak to the issue through their own narrow lens. 6. Needs to be an individual who can widen the collective lens Around the Horn Boone and Torres After Stanton's home run, he watched Torres keep the rally alive with a 101.9 mph ground-ball single up the middle. Torres had struck out swinging in all three of his at-bats before the hit, and he came into the game hitting just .206 and after making a crucial error in Tuesday's loss. “Offensively, I don't worry about Gleyber,” Boone said. … he's just too talented of a hitter to be held down.” .243 / .259 / .257 / .273 .724 / 6.97 / .761 / .800 It's an ultr-marathon Yankees' offense slipping back to ugly 2023 ways despite Juan Soto's torrid start Instead, the overall offense is too in the Venn diagram with last season — a .237/.332/.378 slash line vs. a 2023 of .227/.304/.397. Judge camouflaged many offensive sins in 2022 with his historic 62 homers and the eight weeks he missed in the heart of last season after injuring his right big toe fully exposed a lineup that was overreliant on one star. Judge because of the size of his talent, contract, track record and, well, size draws the most attention for the offensive downturn. He has two hits in his last 20 at-bats with 12 strikeouts — though one of those hits was a winning single in Toronto. So when he struck out in the ninth against Jason Adam when one Judge-ian blast could have sent 47,629 home happy, he was booed by a segment of the crowd. Nestor Cortes, admitted not liking the reception considering all that Judge has done for the organization. Judge said, “I have heard worse and would probably be doing the same [booing] in that situation.” Judge said he feels great and that there are no physical maladies. He said there is not a singular reason for his slow start, noting both mechanical and pitch recognition issues, but mainly saying that he knows he will not be given a lot of pitches to do damage against based on his reputation and he must seize those moments — and so far has failed. He cited the long season and not being worried. About himself or the offense in total. Tom Brady and his Boss…College football coaches/ NIL / the Portal Character is not gained by intelligence it is forged through adversity

Take a trip back this year to the Worst of Fame as Jack and Jeremy nominate a new class of candidates for 2023. 10 new candidates are discussed plus two ballot holdovers from last year, Chris Capuano and Bill Ripken. Tune in and find out who, if anyone, gets elected to the prestigious Worst of Fame for this year! And stay tuned as Jeremy tells a story of conducting a business transaction with a current Cubs player!

On the eve of the World Series, MLB Players Association Director of Operations, and former Dbacks pitcher, Chris Capuano joins The Extra Point. We talk baseball and how the MLBPA is helping support the De La Torre-Tena family in Globe, AZ, who lost their home last year as a result of multiple wildfires and flooding.

- Join us as four teammates from different commands across the Navy talk about culture, innovation and what it’s like being a new NavalX teammate. They share where they come from across the Naval enterprise and their different backgrounds of expertise that make NavalX the melting pot that it is. Mohawk Matt is from Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake and is joined by Commander Jen Franco who is a Navy Reservist, Sondra Laughlin is from Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, Indiana and Chris Capuano is out of Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport, Rhode Island. -

Chris Capuano is brave and has opened up on his battles. There is genuine emotion as I speak to him and his wife Betty about some of the mistakes along the way. One mistake was an attempt to make more money for the family so he didn't let them down, which almost landed him in jail. This is one story you will want to listen to as Chris did what so many males do when they battle mental illness and mental health troubles. If this has brought up some personal issues for you, please call lifeline on 13 11 14

Chris Capuano is brave and has opened up on his battles. There is genuine emotion as I speak to him and his wife Betty about...

The Brewers brought back veteran pitcher Chris Capuano. Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy joins MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to break down where he'll fit into their rebuild and spotlight two top prospects, Orlando Arcia and Brett Phillips.

On this week's Daily News Yankees Podcast, beat writer Mark Feinsand sits down with Yankees starter Chris Capuano to discuss his first start of the season, what it's like to spend six weeks on the DL to open the year, as well as what people can expect in the next round of CBA talks between MLB and the players union. John Flaherty of the YES Network joins the podcast to talk about the Yankees' bad road trip, what's helped turn CC Sabathia around and what Nathan Eovaldi must do to become more consistent. Mark also chats with Daily News columnist John Harper about Nationals star Bryce Harper, the struggles of Stephen Drew and Didi Gregorius and much more.  Produced by: Mark Feinsand Music: Friendship by Zero V Edited by: Frank Posillico   Find us on iTunes, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr 

Episode 156 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss Byron Buxton; Jay Bruce; Josh Hamilton; Mookie Betts and Jackie Bradley Jr; Alex Rodriguez; Rusney Castillo; Mike Minor; Chris Capuano (by request); C.J. Wilson; and a rundown of injured players in the news. As usual, don’t […]

The "Yankee bounce" that new acquisitions receive is in full-force as Mike and Joe talk about how Brandon McCarthy, Chase Headley and Chris Capuano can lead the Bombers to the playoffs. Will the Mets make a deal this week? Should they pursue Carlos Gonzalez or Troy Tulowitzki? John Schmeelk of Giants.com gives the first training camp report of the season. The guys round it out talking about the Michael Sam, Tony Dungy and Ray Rice off-the-field controversies. 

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex previews the AL Central with Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald. Alex and Scot talk about how far away the White Sox are from contending, and the legitimacy of the Chris Sale trade rumors this offseason. They also analyze the revamped Tigers, who attempted to address a number of their weaknesses this winter. The club seems poised to make another World Series run, unless the Royals and Indians improbably improve on their 2013 campaigns. David Ortiz launched a campaign against his supposed "haters" last week, even though few in Boston have expressed any criticism towards him whatsoever this winter. It's understandable that Ortiz wants additional long-term security, but the Red Sox are under no obligation to sign to an extra year before his contract expires. Ortiz's rantings make him look like a delusional whiner, and don't add sympathy to his cause. The Red Sox made a potentially shrewd signing, inking left-handed pitcher Chris Capuano to a one-year contract last week. They've team has put itself in the enviable position of possibly not having to look outside of the organization for pitching help this season, which is a testament to the deep 40-man roster general manager Ben Cherington has built. John Farrell's wise plan to not bat Xander Bogaerts leadoff, the implications of Mike Carp's alleged willingness to play third base and the first four Grapefruit League pitching probables are brought up as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about what the Orioles' signings of Ubaldo Jimenez and Nelson Cruz mean for other players (Stephen Drew in particular) who may feel as if they're still free agents because of the draft pick compensation that's attached to them. Jimenez and Cruz may have signed for below market deals, but they still signed. Maybe the problem has less to do with the system, and more with Drew's and Scott Boras' misread of the market. The Angels are rumored to be negotiating a six-year, $150 million extension with Mike Trout. The contract isn't about monetary value. It's about goodwill. Email Alex at ajreimer0@gmail.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

NEW THEME SONG!Intro Kershaw Struggles, Capuano pulls through, Nolasco rules, Greinke Dominates. Volquez isn’t good, he isn’t even baseball. Michael effing Young. Colletti gonna Colletti. Download Episode Two

After a long and arduous journey back to the majors, Chris Capuano struggles in his first start. You can't tell me you didn't expect some more adversity for Cappy. Bush gets bumped and Parra gets a second chance. The Angels might be a match for the Brewers if they want to trade for Prince Fielder. Tony Reagins, the Angels GM, has shown a willingness to trade young pitching talent for an established 1st baseman (see Mark Texieria trade http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/07/mark-teixeira-1.html). Angel Salome returns to the organization and attempts to regain his prospect status. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=salome001ang Mat Gamel returns from the DL swinging a hot bat. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=gamel-001mat

This week in podcasting: Prince Fielder's hints at his displeasure with the pitching staff. http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/93832669.html Doug Davis goes to the DL. If the Brewers need to replace his spot in the rotation will they give Suppan or Parra a chance. In addition a number of options exist in AAA (including some not named Chris Capuano). http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=41863 Jack and I discuss two prospects. I discuss AA's Caleb Gindl and his improved strikeout to walk ratio. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=gindl-001cal Jack discusses the disappointing but still alluring Jeremy Jeffress. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=jeffre001jer Also, we consider whether Macha could get fired.

Latroy Hawkins suffered an injury this week. Jack and I discuss whether this injury is real, or if it's more along the lines of Jeff Suppan's "sore neck" (aka an injury invented to give an old pitcher some time to regroup). We talk about some of the reasons to be optimistic about the Brewers pitching staff, including another quality start from Randy Wolf (ERA 3.95), and more solid work from Yovanni Gallardo (ERA 3.07). Plus, Minor League news with an update on Chris Capuano, and his possible promotion to AAA, and an introduction to Wily Peralta, one of the Brewers top young arms. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=peralt001wil We also talk about the complete awesomeness of Greg Zaun's website: http://www.greggzaun.com/ Before you click on that link, be prepared to rock out to some Rush. Perhaps, that's what Doug Melvin liked about the Z-Man. Also Greg Zaun's line of golf pants: http://stungolf.com/product.cfm Yes, the picture of the man in pink golf pants is in fact Greg Zaun.