"The Rise of Sweepers in MLB: Explained"
The "sweeper" is a new term to describe a certain type of breaking ball that's been around for a long time in Major League Baseball. It's a coveted pitch because it produces more soft contact and has a tighter spin that looks more like a fastball. The pitch is showing up on broadcasts and scoreboards just like "curveball" and "slider." The Angels' Shohei Ohtani and the Padres' Yu Darvish are among the pitchers who use it.