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    Jonathan Papelbon

    JonathanPapelbon

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      11/23/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Baton Rouge, LA
    • College
      Mississippi State

    Career Stats

    • SV
      368
    • ERA
      2.44
    • K
      808
    • WHIP
      1.04
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      • Could you serve up a winner using MLB's free-agent leftovers?
        • 9Y
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        Jose Bautista, Jason Hammel
        • MLB Rumor Central: Will the Red Sox pursue Jonathan Papelbon?
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          • MLB Rumor Central: Red Sox unlikely to sign Jonathan Papelbon?
            • 10Y
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            • MLB Rumor Central: Rangers have no interest in Jonathan Papelbon
              • 10Y
              • John Silver
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              • Ortiz: Papelbon would get warm 'welcome back'
                • 10Y
                • Scott Lauber
                Ortiz: Papelbon would get warm 'welcome back'
                • Red Sox appear to be making a push for Jonathan Papelbon
                  • 10Y
                  • Scott Lauber
                  Red Sox appear to be making a push for Jonathan Papelbon
                  • Source: Papelbon to pick team within 24 hours
                    • 10Y
                    • Jerry Crasnick
                    Source: Papelbon to pick team within 24 hours
                    • MLB Rumor Central: Could Jonathan Papelbon be returning to the Red Sox?
                      • 10Y
                      • John Silver
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                      • If Cubs are interested, Jon Lester endorses acquiring Jonathan Papelbon
                        • 10Y
                        • Jesse Rogers
                        If Cubs are interested, Jon Lester endorses acquiring Jonathan Papelbon
                        • Morning Briefing: So how about a winning streak?
                          • 10Y
                          • Adam Rubin
                          Mets home run apple

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                        Papelbon can't continue closing for Nationals
                        • 1:56
                        Mitch McConnell: 'They need to get rid of Papelbon'
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                        Nationals, Orioles preparing for roster changes?
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                        Sánchez’s shutout streak ends at 50 2/3 innings, Phillies get pair of HRs in 3-2 win over Padres

                        Sánchez’s shutout streak ends at 50 2/3 innings, Phillies get pair of HRs in 3-2 win over Padres

                        — Cristopher Sánchez ran his consecutive shutout innings streak to 50 2/3 before allowing a run and earned the win after J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber homered in the seventh inning,...
                        Phillies ace Sanchez sees shutout innings streak end shy of 51

                        Phillies ace Sanchez sees shutout innings streak end shy of 51

                        Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez breezed through four scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night to extend his consecutive shutout innings streak to 48 2/3, good for third on the career list.
                        Giants reliever Matt Gage goes on IL with knee inflammation

                        Giants reliever Matt Gage goes on IL with knee inflammation

                        Giants left-handed reliever Matt Gage, who leads the team with 29 appearances this season, has gone on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation.
                        New York Mets vs. Seattle Mariners: Game Highlights

                        New York Mets vs. Seattle Mariners: Game Highlights

                        New York Mets vs. Seattle Mariners: Game Highlights
                        Bichette has 4 hits and 3 RBIs in the Mets 7-1 win over the Mariners

                        Bichette has 4 hits and 3 RBIs in the Mets 7-1 win over the Mariners

                        — Bo Bichette had four hits, Freddy Peralta threw six strong innings and the New York Mets beat the Seattle Mariners 7-1 on Wednesday.
                        Manfred admits concern MLB labor talks will end in lockout

                        Manfred admits concern MLB labor talks will end in lockout

                        With the currrent CBA set to expire Dec. 1, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged he has concerns that labor negotiations will lead to a lengthy work stoppage.
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