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It didn’t work, as the Mets scored three times off the fireballing right-hander to send L.A. to its 12 loss in its last 13 postseason games.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2021

One of the hottest commodities in the minor leagues right now isn’t a fireballing pitcher or a phenom slugger.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2021

The fireballing lefty hadn't given up a home run to a left-handed batter since August 2017.

From Fox News • Jul. 1, 2021

Young fireballing phenom Edwin Diaz will step in for Steve Cishek after the ninth-inning bug fells yet another Seattle reliever.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2016

Rendon, last year’s Silver Slugger award winner at third base, worked a 3-1 count against Mets fireballing closer Jeurys Familia.

From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2015