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    Grant Balfour

    GrantBalfour

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      12/30/1977
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Sydney, Australia

    Career Stats

    • SV
      84
    • ERA
      3.49
    • K
      571
    • WHIP
      1.22
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    Biography

    Position Relief Pitcher
    Birthdate12/30/1977
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceSydney, Australia
    Debut Year2001

    Career History

    Tampa Bay Rays
    Tampa Bay Rays2008-2010, 2014-2015 (5 Seasons)
    Oakland Athletics
    Oakland Athletics2011-2013 (3 Seasons)
    Milwaukee Brewers
    Milwaukee Brewers2007*-2007 (1 Season)
    Tampa Bay Devil Rays
    Tampa Bay Devil Rays2007*-2007 (1 Season)
    Minnesota Twins
    Minnesota Twins2001-2001, 2003-2004 (3 Seasons)

    MLB News

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    Odell Beckham Jr. is the latest star to return to old stomping grounds

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    2026 MLB awards tracker: Odds for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year

    2026 MLB awards tracker: Odds for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year

    Who are the favorites to win seasonlong honors? Here are the odds for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the AL and NL.
    Every team's odds to win the World Series: Dodgers lead, Brewers enter the discussion

    Every team's odds to win the World Series: Dodgers lead, Brewers enter the discussion

    Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers. The Brewers are coming on strong.
    Fantasy Baseball Reliever Depth Chart

    Fantasy Baseball Reliever Depth Chart

    Our updated reliever depth chart displays the closer hierarchy for each team, as well as the fatigue factor in each MLB bullpen.
    Fantasy Baseball Forecaster Week 10: June 1-7

    Fantasy Baseball Forecaster Week 10: June 1-7

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