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MLB Teams Battle Pitch Tipping Amid Tech Paranoia
10/7/2025
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Story summary
- The Athletic reports widespread paranoia about pitch tipping in MLB, with teams using technology to decipher tells.
- The trend may rise as the pitch clock limits pitchers' preparation time.
- Red Sox coaches studied pitcher Robert Suarez’s body positioning.
- Hitters bluff signals to create confusion, while Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman notes these tells can be subtle.
