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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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                        Orioles avoid the sweep with 6-1 win over White Sox
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                        MLBPA seeks larger roster sizes, demotion protection in proposal

                        The Major League Baseball Players Association's latest labor proposal includes increased roster sizes and protection against the number of demotions during the season.
                        Kremer sharp in his return as the Orioles avoid a sweep with a 6-1 win over the White Sox

                        Kremer sharp in his return as the Orioles avoid a sweep with a 6-1 win over the White Sox

                        — Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
                        Nationals' Cade Cavalli sorry for remark to Willson Contreras

                        Nationals' Cade Cavalli sorry for remark to Willson Contreras

                        Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli has apologized for shouting "sit down, boy" at Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras while instigating a benches-clearing scrum.
                        Yankees' Judge (rib) awaiting more scans before offering update

                        Yankees' Judge (rib) awaiting more scans before offering update

                        Yankees captain Aaron Judge says he is awaiting another round of imaging on the stress fracture of his right rib before offering an update on his status.
                        Rangers' Corey Seager back on IL with lower back inflammation

                        Rangers' Corey Seager back on IL with lower back inflammation

                        Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was placed on the 10-day injured list before Wednesday's game against the Guardians because of lower back inflammation.
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