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    Michael Rucker

    MichaelRucker

    Washington Nationals
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    • #39
    • Relief Pitcher
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      1.85 m, 88 kg
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      27/4/1994 (31)
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      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Columbus, MS
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      • Phillies acquire RHP Rucker from Cubs for cash
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        Phillies acquire RHP Rucker from Cubs for cash
        • Dodgers' Vesia says baby daughter died Oct. 26
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          Dodgers' Vesia says baby daughter died Oct. 26
          • Mansolino joins Braves as new third-base coach
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            Mansolino joins Braves as new third-base coach
            • Former MLB star Strawberry pardoned by Trump
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              Former MLB star Strawberry pardoned by Trump
              • Miller among 34 Super 2s eligible for arbitration
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                Miller among 34 Super 2s eligible for arbitration
                • Prince Harry apologizes to Canada for Dodgers cap
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                  Prince Harry apologizes to Canada for Dodgers cap
                  • Sources: Japanese home run king Murakami posts
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                    Sources: Japanese home run king Murakami posts
                    • MLB wild-card era awards: Best October players, greatest games, bonkers moments and more
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                      Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
                      • Guardians decline $6M option for pitcher Means
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                        Guardians decline $6M option for pitcher Means
                        • Tigers decline '26 options on Sewald, Urquidy
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                        Prince Harry apologizes to Canada for wearing Dodgers cap

                        Prince Harry apologizes to Canada for wearing Dodgers cap

                        Prince Harry apologizes to Canada and jokes about wearing a Dodgers cap during the World Series.
                        Dodgers' Alex Vesia says baby daughter Sterling died Oct. 26

                        Dodgers' Alex Vesia says baby daughter Sterling died Oct. 26

                        Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia, who missed the World Series because of what the team said at the time was a "deeply personal family matter," said Friday that his daughter, Sterling, died Oct. 26.
                        Ex-Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino joins Braves' staff

                        Ex-Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino joins Braves' staff

                        Former Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was hired Friday as third-base coach of the Braves under new manager Walt Weiss.
                        Jeff Passan on Tarik Skubal’s future: He wants to stay in Detroit

                        Jeff Passan on Tarik Skubal’s future: He wants to stay in Detroit

                        Jeff Passan joins "The Rich Eisen Show" to discuss the Tigers’ dilemma as Tarik Skubal approaches free agency following the 2026 season.
                        Trump pardons ex-MLB star Strawberry on tax evasion, drug charges

                        Trump pardons ex-MLB star Strawberry on tax evasion, drug charges

                        President Donald Trump has pardoned former MLB great Darryl Strawberry, the 1983 NL Rookie of the Year and an eight-time All-Star, of tax evasion and drug charges dating back to the latter part of his playing career.
                        Mason Miller, Zach Neto among 34 Super 2s eligible for arbitration

                        Mason Miller, Zach Neto among 34 Super 2s eligible for arbitration

                        San Diego reliever Mason Miller, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto and Kansas City third baseman Maikel Garcia are among 34 players with two to three years of service time who are eligible for salary arbitration.
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