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• Brad Hand’s average fastball velocity has taken a small dip that can make a big difference.

  Brad Hand thrived with lower velocity in 2020. With the Nats, he wants to bring back the heat. | Jesse Dougherty | January 26, 2021 | Washington Post

• Corbin’s velocity on his fastball and make-or-break slider dipped in 2020, too, but he is only 31 and there is no reason to believe he can’t physically respond.

  Jon Lester strengthens the Nationals’ biggest strength — and gives them an undeniable identity | Barry Svrluga | January 19, 2021 | Washington Post

• His strikeout rate sagged, if only marginally, and his fastball velocity was just a tick lower than usual.

  Nationals and veteran starter Jon Lester agree to one-year deal | Jesse Dougherty | January 19, 2021 | Washington Post

• He saw a nearly identical distribution of fastballs and breaking pitches.

  A bulked-up Victor Robles had a down year. He’ll look to fine-tune his game in winter ball. | Jesse Dougherty | November 12, 2020 | Washington Post

• In total, the Dodgers have five average-or-better starting pitchers, including Dustin May, their fifth-ranking arm, whose fastball averages 99 mph, tops in the majors.

  MLB Starting Pitchers Will Have Less Rest This Postseason | Travis Sawchik | September 29, 2020 | FiveThirtyEight