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Claim Text: Cain works with some of baseball’s top players, including Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin.
Simplified Text: Brian Cain works with top baseball players, including Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin.
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Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-25", "organization": "Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates" }
Subject Tags: Sports Baseball Mental Performance
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Created: September 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM (2 weeks ago)

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What can athletes (and people in general) do to become mentally tougher?

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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7627150/2026/09/25/mental-toughness-performance-athletes

This article, an excerpt from The Athletic's Peak newsletter, explores strategies for building mental toughness. It features advice from mental performance coaches on techniques like creating a 'Suck List,' performing 100-second mental workouts, and practicing self-regulation through breathing exercises.

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