ESPN
    • Football
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • MLB
    • Cricket
    • Boxing
    • Rugby
    • More Sports
    • Fantasy
    • Search
    Matt Thornton

    MattThornton

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      15/9/1976
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Centreville, MI
    • College
      Grand Valley State

    Career Stats

    • SV
      23
    • ERA
      3.41
    • K
      642
    • WHIP
      1.28
    • Overview
    • News
    • Stats
    • Bio
    • Splits
    • Game Log

    MLB Quick Links

    Scores
    Standings
    Schedule

    Career Pitching

    See All
    Stats
    Career
    GPGSCGSHOIPHRERHRBBK
    748100662.259427325152251642
    Latest News
    See All

    Racing Positions

      • Relief Efforts: Bullpen shakeups across league
        • 2Y
        • Tristan H. Cockcroft
        Relief Efforts
        • Relief Efforts: Closers on shaky ground
          • 2Y
          • Tristan H. Cockcroft
          Relief Efforts
          • Relief Efforts: Top 30 holds options
            • 2Y
            • Tristan H. Cockcroft
            Relief Efforts
            • Rockies' Bryant to 60-day IL as back issues persist
              • 2h
              Rockies' Bryant to 60-day IL as back issues persist
              • Reports: Sánchez back to Brewers on 1-year deal
                • 2h
                Reports: Sánchez back to Brewers on 1-year deal
                • Cubs name Palencia closer for Opening Day
                  • 3h
                  • Jesse Rogers
                  Cubs name Palencia closer for Opening Day
                  • Fantasy baseball news or noise: Three relevant fantasy hitters to have hand surgery
                    • 4h
                    • Eric Karabell
                    Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a three run home run
                    • Mets' Lindor opts for surgery, out at least 6 weeks
                      • 2h
                      • Jorge Castillo
                      Mets' Lindor opts for surgery, out at least 6 weeks
                      • Dodgers re-sign Phillips, expect his return in July
                        • 4h
                        Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips (59) throws against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium.
                        • Source: Rehabbing Montgomery rejoins Rangers
                          • 4h
                          Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery throws during the first inning of Game 1 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Houston.

                        MLB News

                        Rockies put Kris Bryant on 60-day IL with back problems

                        Rockies put Kris Bryant on 60-day IL with back problems

                        Kris Bryant, who has played just 48 games over the past two seasons, has been placed on the 60-day injured list by the Rockies as spring training begins.
                        Reports: Gary Sánchez agrees to 1-year deal with Brewers

                        Reports: Gary Sánchez agrees to 1-year deal with Brewers

                        Veteran catcher Gary Sánchez has agreed to terms on a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Brewers, according to multiple reports.
                        Cubs name Daniel Palencia closer for Opening Day

                        Cubs name Daniel Palencia closer for Opening Day

                        Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Wednesday named right-hander Daniel Palencia as the team's closer for Opening Day.
                        Fantasy baseball news or noise: Three relevant fantasy hitters to have hand surgery

                        Fantasy baseball news or noise: Three relevant fantasy hitters to have hand surgery

                        Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
                        Mets' Francisco Lindor to have surgery on hamate bone

                        Mets' Francisco Lindor to have surgery on hamate bone

                        Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has opted to have surgery on his left hamate bone and will miss at least six weeks, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
                        Reliever Evan Phillips, Dodgers reach 1-year contract

                        Reliever Evan Phillips, Dodgers reach 1-year contract

                        Reliever Evan Phillips, who is coming off Tommy John surgery and isn't expected to return until July, agreed to a one-year, $6.5M contract to return to the Dodgers.
                        All MLB News
                        ESPN
                        • Terms of Use
                        • Privacy Policy
                        • Your US State Privacy Rights
                        • Children's Online Privacy Policy
                        • Interest-Based Ads
                        • About Nielsen Measurement
                        • Your Privacy Choices
                        • Contact Us
                        • Disney Ad Sales Site
                        • Work for ESPN
                        • Corrections
                        GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
                        Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.