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    James Paxton

    JamesPaxton

    • Starting Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      6/11/1988
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Delta, BC
    • College
      Kentucky

    2024 season stats

    • W-L
      9-3
      Tied-60th
    • ERA
      4.40
    • K
      73
      150+
    • WHIP
      1.45
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    17717721951.08724373981113141005
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      • Veteran lefty Paxton plans to retire after season
        • 1Y
        Veteran lefty Paxton plans to retire after season
        • Red Sox's Paxton to IL with 'pretty bad' calf strain
          • 1Y
          Red Sox's Paxton to IL with 'pretty bad' calf strain
          • Red Sox LHP Paxton to have imaging on calf
            • 1Y
            Red Sox LHP Paxton to have imaging on calf
            • Trade deadline grades: Taking stock of MLB's biggest deals
              • 1Y
              • Bradford Doolittle, David Schoenfield
              Trade deadline grades: Taking stock of MLB's biggest deals
              • Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday's MLB games
                • 1Y
                • Eric Karabell
                Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Tropicana Field.
                • Dodgers deal Paxton to Red Sox for minor leaguer
                  • 1Y
                  • Jeff Passan
                  James Paxton
                  • 'A difficult decision': Paxton DFA'd by Dodgers
                    • 1Y
                    • Alden Gonzalez
                    'A difficult decision': Paxton DFA'd by Dodgers
                    • Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday's MLB games
                      • 2Y
                      • Eric Karabell
                      Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday's MLB games
                      • Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday's MLB games
                        • 2Y
                        • Todd Zola
                        Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday's MLB games
                        • Paxton gets $2M bonus for making Dodgers' roster
                          • 2Y
                          Paxton gets $2M bonus for making Dodgers' roster

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                        MLB News

                        David Sterns hears criticisms but confident in Mets' plan

                        David Sterns hears criticisms but confident in Mets' plan

                        Mets president David Stearns says he's heard the criticisms of New York's offseason but remains confident that the team is taking the right approach.
                        Yankees acquire Ryan Weathers from Marlins for 4 prospects

                        Yankees acquire Ryan Weathers from Marlins for 4 prospects

                        The Yankees, in pursuit of starting pitching, acquired young left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for a package of four prospects on Tuesday.
                        Sources: Kyle Tucker fields offers from Mets, Blue Jays

                        Sources: Kyle Tucker fields offers from Mets, Blue Jays

                        Free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker has been offered a short-term deal by the Mets that is believed to be worth $50 million per season, sources told ESPN.
                        Infielder Andy Ibáñez, Dodgers finalize $1.2M, 1-year deal

                        Infielder Andy Ibáñez, Dodgers finalize $1.2M, 1-year deal

                        Infielder Andy Ibáñez, 32, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $1.2 million, 1-year contract. Ibáñez hit .239 with four home runs and 21 RBIs in 91 games for the Detroit Tigers last season before becoming a free agent in November.
                        2025-26 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis

                        2025-26 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis

                        We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
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                        Fantasy baseball reactions to MLB offseason trades, signings

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