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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
        • Dan Szymborski
        Jose Bautista, Jason Hammel
        • MLB Rumor Central: Will the Red Sox pursue Jonathan Papelbon?
          • 10Y
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          • MLB Rumor Central: Red Sox unlikely to sign Jonathan Papelbon?
            • 10Y
            • Sam Henken
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            • MLB Rumor Central: Rangers have no interest in Jonathan Papelbon
              • 10Y
              • John Silver
              Jonathan Papelbon
              • 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
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                        Mitch McConnell: 'They need to get rid of Papelbon'
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                        Nationals, Orioles preparing for roster changes?
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                        — Randy Vásquez threw seven shutout innings to help the San Diego Padres edge the Colorado Rockies 1-0 on Tuesday night.
                        Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights

                        Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights

                        Baltimore Orioles vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights
                        Twins troll Mets after handing N.Y. 12th straight loss

                        Twins troll Mets after handing N.Y. 12th straight loss

                        The Minnesota Twins made sure to poke fun at the New York Mets after handing them their 12th straight loss.
                        Carter drives in a run and robs Cruz of a homer as Rangers beat Pirates 5-1

                        Carter drives in a run and robs Cruz of a homer as Rangers beat Pirates 5-1

                        — Kumar Rocker allowed a run in six innings and Evan Carter drove in the tying run before robbing Oneil Cruz of a three-run homer, leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
                        Royals snap 8-game losing streak as Garcia scores on wild pitch for 6-5 win over Orioles

                        Royals snap 8-game losing streak as Garcia scores on wild pitch for 6-5 win over Orioles

                        — Maikel Garcia raced home on a game-ending wild pitch as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, snapping an eight-game losing streak.
                        Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals: Game Highlights

                        Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals: Game Highlights

                        Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals: Game Highlights
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