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Prince Fielder Is Not Calling It Quits; But Will Not Play Again

Aug 9, 2016

Detroit Tigers, Headlines, Injuries, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Transactions

Another day, another playing career coming to an end. Over the past week, the game of baseball has seen the careers of Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez come to a close. Today, we can add another name to that...

Explaining Michael Cuddyer’s Retirement

Gershon Rabinowitz

Dec 16, 2015

Features, National League East, New York Mets, Offseason

The news came suddenly, unexpected and unforeseen. New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer, a veteran of 15 seasons in the Major Leagues, surprised fans and analysts alike last week when he announced he was le...

Report: Michael Cuddyer to Retire

Matthew J. Kozlowski

Dec 11, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, New York Mets, Offseason

New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer is retiring from baseball, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN. Cuddyer, 36, played 15 years in the league with the Mets, Colorado Rockies, and Minnesota Twins. Cuddyer, ...

So Long, Aramis Ramirez: Inside A “Hall of Very Good” Career

Zach Bernard

Nov 5, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, National League, National League Central, Offseason, Pittsburgh Pirates

Longtime major league third baseman Aramis Ramirez officially announced his retirement today following an impressive 18-year career. Ramirez made his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 26, ...

Dan Haren Set to Retire Following Postseason

Patrick Brewer

Oct 5, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Postseason

Following his final start on Sunday, Dan Haren, or @ithrow88 as he is known on Twitter, made it official that he would be retiring following the postseason. Haren had first broached the topic of retirement a fe...

Mark Buehrle Ends Career on a Down Note

Patrick Brewer

Oct 4, 2015

American League, American League East, Features, Major League Baseball, Toronto Blue Jays

The long and illustrious sixteen year career of Mark Buehrle ended Sunday after a first inning meltdown against the Tampa Bay Rays. After fourteen straight seasons throwing 200 innings or more for the White Sox...

The End of an Era: Tim Hudson Pitches Final Game

Patrick Brewer

Oct 1, 2015

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League West, Offseason, San Francisco Giants

On Thursday afternoon, the illustrious career of Tim Hudson finally came to an end. Hudson threw 2.1 innings against the Dodgers before being pulled in the third inning to a standing ovation from the San Franci...

Mark Buehrle Considering Retirement at End of 2015

Mark Hoffberg

Apr 17, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Toronto Blue Jays

According to CBS Sports, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Mark Buehrle is considering retirement at the end of the 2015 season. Buehrle is in the final year of his contract that he signed with the Marlins and...

Heath Bell Retires After Release from Nationals

Mark Hoffberg

Mar 24, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Washington Nationals

“My kids wanted me home.” And with that, Heath Bell has called it a major league career. The 37-year-old was released by the Washington Nationals on Monday after struggling in spring training. Initial reports ...

Phillies’ Former 2011 First-Round Draft Pick Larry Greene, Jr. Retires

Jesus Rivera

Mar 9, 2015

American League, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, National League East, Philadelphia Phillies

After three minor league seasons, Phillies’ 2011 first-round draft pick Larry Greene, Jr. has apparently called it a career after not reporting to minor league camp in Clearwater, Florida. Howeve...

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