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    PhilMaton

    Chicago Cubs
    • Chicago Cubs
    • #88
    • Relief Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      6' 2", 206 lbs
    • Birthdate
      3/25/1993 (33)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Paducah, KY
    • Status
      15-Day IL

    2026 season stats

    • SV
      0
      150+
    • ERA
      6.08
    • K
      31
      150+
    • WHIP
      1.76
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    Biography

    TeamChicago Cubs
    Position Relief Pitcher
    HT/WT6' 2", 206 lbs
    Birthdate3/25/1993 (33)
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplacePaducah, KY
    Status15-Day IL
    Debut Year2017
    CollegeLouisiana Tech

    Career History

    Chicago Cubs
    Chicago Cubs2026-2026 (1 Season)
    St. Louis Cardinals
    St. Louis Cardinals2025*-2025 (1 Season)
    Texas Rangers
    Texas Rangers2025*-2025 (1 Season)
    New York Mets
    New York Mets2024*-2024 (1 Season)
    Tampa Bay Rays
    Tampa Bay Rays2024*-2024 (1 Season)
    Houston Astros
    Houston Astros2021*-2023 (3 Seasons)
    Cleveland Indians
    Cleveland Indians2019*-2021* (3 Seasons)
    San Diego Padres
    San Diego Padres2017-2019* (3 Seasons)

    MLB News

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    Mindful of Venezuela, Contreras' emotion spills over in bat flip

    Mindful of Venezuela, Contreras' emotion spills over in bat flip

    Mindful of the people back home in his native Venezuela as they deal with the fallout from two massive earthquakes, Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras homered, flipped his bat and was later ejected from a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.
    Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Athletics: Game Highlights

    Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Athletics: Game Highlights

    Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Athletics: Game Highlights
    Astros to place Jeremy Pena on IL with calf strain

    Astros to place Jeremy Pena on IL with calf strain

    Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is returning to the injured list, this time with a mild left calf strain.
    San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Game Highlights

    San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Game Highlights

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