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  2. Cut fastball - Wikipedia

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    An animated diagram of a cutter. In baseball, a cut fastball or cutter is a type of fastball that breaks toward the pitcher's glove-hand side, as it reaches home plate. [1] This pitch is somewhere between a slider and a four-seam fastball, as it is usually thrown faster than a slider but with more movement than a typical fastball. [1]

  3. Fastball - Wikipedia

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    An animated diagram of a cutter. The cutter or cut fastball, is a pitch that blurs the lines between a four-seam fastball and a slider. The pitcher typically shifts their grip on a four-seam fastball to the side of the ball, and slightly supinates their wrist to convert some backspin into gyroscopic spin. This alters the movement of the ...

  4. Diagonal pliers - Wikipedia

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    Diagonal pliers (also known as wire cutters or diagonal cutting pliers, or under many regional names) are pliers intended for the cutting of wire or small stock, rather than grabbing or turning. The plane defined by the cutting edges of the jaws intersects the joint rivet at an angle or "on a diagonal", giving pliers their name.

  5. Lineman's pliers - Wikipedia

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    Lineman's pliers (US English), Kleins (genericized trademark, US usage), linesman pliers (Canadian English), side cutting linesman pliers [1] and combination pliers (UK / US English) are a type of pliers used by lineworkers, electricians, and other tradesmen primarily for gripping, twisting, bending and cutting wire, cable, and small metalwork components.

  6. American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly ...

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    NEW YORK (AP) — American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to cut the line.

  7. Mets' top executives hint Alonso's return is growing less likely

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    FILE - New York Mets' Pete Alonso heads to first base after a walk in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of a baseball NL Championship Series, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in ...

  8. Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Luis Matos headlines 5 hitters ...

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    Dalton Del Don reveals the top widely available hitters worth adding on the fantasy baseball waiver wire in Week 8. Luis Matos, OF, San Francisco Giants (36% rostered)

  9. Slider (pitch) - Wikipedia

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    A common grip used to throw a slider. In baseball, a slider is a type of breaking ball, a pitch that moves or "breaks" as it approaches the batter.Due to the grip and wrist motion, the slider typically exhibits more lateral movement when compared to other breaking balls, such as the curveball.