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Bob
Purkey
Pitcher
Birthdate
7/14/1929
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Overview
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Biography
Position
Pitcher
Birthdate
7/14/1929
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Debut Year
1954
Career History
Pittsburgh Pirates
1954-1957, 1966-1966 (5 Seasons)
St. Louis Cardinals
1965-1965 (1 Season)
Cincinnati Reds
1959-1964 (6 Seasons)
Cincinnati Redlegs
1958-1958 (1 Season)
MLB News
Fired manager Rob Thomson has no animosity toward Phillies
Former Phillies manager Rob Thomson showed no animosity toward the team or front office, which fired him on Tuesday, expressing a desire to remain in the organization if he's wanted.
Mets P Kodai Senga on IL; Juan Soto, Luis Robert Jr. ailing
The Mets, losers of 15 of their last 17 games, continue to rack up injuries as right-hander Kodai Senga has been put on the IL with spine inflammation. Juan Soto (forearm) and Luis Robert Jr. (back) are also dealing with injuries.
Sources: Cubs shut Steele down amid recovery from elbow surgery
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele, who was eligible to come off the 60-day IL late next month after getting hurt in April 2025, has been shut down while recovering from elbow surgery, sources told ESPN.
Cheapest ticket to Nationals-Mets series falls to as low as $4
The Mets have lost 15 of their past 17 games, and tickets to see the team play are reflecting their record, which is tied for the worst in MLB.
Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Wednesday: Ritchie, Severino lead streaming picks
Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Wednesday's MLB action.
Guardians' Travis Bazzana, 2024 top pick, to debut vs. Rays
Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft, will bat seventh and play second base in his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Rays.
