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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
          • ESPN.com
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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

                        Latest Videos

                        Papelbon can't continue closing for Nationals
                        • 1:56
                        Mitch McConnell: 'They need to get rid of Papelbon'
                        • 1:04
                        Nationals, Orioles preparing for roster changes?
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                        MLB News

                        In email, thankful Alex Cora confident in Red Sox's future

                        In email, thankful Alex Cora confident in Red Sox's future

                        In an email to the organization Wednesday, a copy of which was obtained by Mass Live, Alex Cora expressed thanks for his time in Boston as both a player and a manager, despite a poor start to the 2026 season that led to his abrupt firing Saturday night.
                        Pete Crow-Armstrong homers, drives in 3 runs to lead Cubs to 5-4 win over Padres

                        Pete Crow-Armstrong homers, drives in 3 runs to lead Cubs to 5-4 win over Padres

                        — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his third home run of the season and drove in three runs to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres...
                        Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres: Game Highlights

                        Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres: Game Highlights

                        Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres: Game Highlights
                        Mets' Senga unsure on timetable; Robert Jr. sent for MRI

                        Mets' Senga unsure on timetable; Robert Jr. sent for MRI

                        Kodai Senga (back) said he does not have a timetable to return to the mound, while Luis Robert Jr. could join him on IL as he awaits follow-up tests on his ailing back.
                        Yankees' Dominguez to get more tests after getting hit on elbow

                        Yankees' Dominguez to get more tests after getting hit on elbow

                        Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez will have further testing on his left elbow when the team returns to New York after he was hit by a pitch Wednesday.
                        Clement hits 2-run home run and Valenzuela adds a solo blast as Blue Jays rough up Red Sox 8-1

                        Clement hits 2-run home run and Valenzuela adds a solo blast as Blue Jays rough up Red Sox 8-1

                        — Ernie Clement hit a two-run home run, Brandon Valenzuela added a solo homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday.
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