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    John Axford

    JohnAxford

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      4/1/1983
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Simcoe, ON
    • College
      Canisius

    Career Stats

    • SV
      144
    • ERA
      3.90
    • K
      589
    • WHIP
      1.42
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    Biography

    Position Relief Pitcher
    Birthdate4/1/1983
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceSimcoe, ON
    Debut Year2009
    CollegeCanisius

    Career History

    Milwaukee Brewers
    Milwaukee Brewers2009-2013, 2021-2021 (6 Seasons)
    Toronto Blue Jays
    Toronto Blue Jays2018*-2018 (1 Season)
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    Los Angeles Dodgers2018*-2018 (1 Season)
    Oakland Athletics
    Oakland Athletics2016-2017 (2 Seasons)
    Colorado Rockies
    Colorado Rockies2015-2015 (1 Season)
    Cleveland Indians
    Cleveland Indians2014*-2014 (1 Season)
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates2014*-2014 (1 Season)
    St. Louis Cardinals
    St. Louis Cardinals2013*-2013 (1 Season)

    Career Highlights

    Relief Man Award
    Relief Man Award
    2011

    MLB News

    Cubs closer Daniel Palencia off IL following oblique injury

    Cubs closer Daniel Palencia off IL following oblique injury

    Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been activated off the injured list after missing two weeks with an oblique injury. Nico Hoerner, who missed a game with a stiff neck, is back in the lineup.
    Twins' Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with sore elbow

    Twins' Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with sore elbow

    Twins right-hander Joe Ryan left Sunday's start against the Blue Jays due to elbow soreness after facing just two batters.
    Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL, reinstate Spencer Strider

    Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL, reinstate Spencer Strider

    The Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday.
    Fantasy baseball news: Springer's rest day for the Blue Jays, and Sunday's news to know

    Fantasy baseball news: Springer's rest day for the Blue Jays, and Sunday's news to know

    All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
    Buster Olney: This is Aaron Boone's best team since he took over the Yankees

    Buster Olney: This is Aaron Boone's best team since he took over the Yankees

    Buster Olney breaks down the keys to the Yankees' success this season.
    MLB betting tips for Sunday: Expect Schneemann, Busch to thrive

    MLB betting tips for Sunday: Expect Schneemann, Busch to thrive

    All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Sunday, May 3.
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