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    MattThornton

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      9/15/1976
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Centreville, MI
    • College
      Grand Valley State

    Career Stats

    • SV
      23
    • ERA
      3.41
    • K
      642
    • WHIP
      1.28
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                        Cardinals reinstate Ryne Stanek, option Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A

                        Cardinals reinstate Ryne Stanek, option Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A

                        Cardinals reinstated right-hander Ryne Stanek from the paternity list ahead of Friday's game against the Cubs and optioned righty Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis.
                        Cubs recall LHP Pomeranz from Triple-A, option lefty Wicks

                        Cubs recall LHP Pomeranz from Triple-A, option lefty Wicks

                        The Cubs recalled left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa before Friday's game against the Cardinals and optioned lefty Jordan Wicks to the farm club.
                        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Saturday: Start Flaherty vs. depleted Rangers

                        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Saturday: Start Flaherty vs. depleted Rangers

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                        Yankees place Carlos Rodón on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation

                        Yankees place Carlos Rodón on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation

                        The Yankees placed lefty Carlos Rodón on the 15-day IL on Friday with elbow inflammation.
                        Braves sign veteran Andrew McCutchen to minor league deal

                        Braves sign veteran Andrew McCutchen to minor league deal

                        The Braves signed past NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on Friday in their ongoing search for a veteran who can provide offensive help.
                        Fantasy baseball: Bednar returns to close for Yankees

                        Fantasy baseball: Bednar returns to close for Yankees

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