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    ToddVan Poppel

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      9/12/1971
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Hinsdale, IL

    Career Stats

    • SV
      4
    • ERA
      5.58
    • K
      711
    • WHIP
      1.55
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    Biography

    Position Relief Pitcher
    Birthdate9/12/1971
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceHinsdale, IL

    Career History

    Cincinnati Reds
    Cincinnati Reds2003*-2004 (2 Seasons)
    Texas Rangers
    Texas Rangers1998*-1998, 2002-2003* (3 Seasons)
    Chicago              Cubs
    Chicago Cubs2000-2001 (2 Seasons)
    Pittsburgh           Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates1998*-1998 (1 Season)
    Detroit              Tigers
    Detroit Tigers1996*-1996 (1 Season)
    Oakland              Athletics
    Oakland Athletics1991-1991, 1993-1996* (5 Seasons)

    MLB News

    Back so soon?: Kershaw commits to pitch in World Baseball Classic

    Back so soon?: Kershaw commits to pitch in World Baseball Classic

    Despite retiring from pitching after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win a second straight World Series title, Clayton Kershaw has committed to pitch in the World Baseball Classic.
    Fantasy baseball news or noise: Breakout season on tap for Lawlar?

    Fantasy baseball news or noise: Breakout season on tap for Lawlar?

    Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
    Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer: Who is this generation's true ace?

    Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer: Who is this generation's true ace?

    Three future Hall of Famers have dominated the conversation. We break down who the king of the hill is for his generation.
    Midwinter updates: Dodgers, Padres, Giants, D-backs, Rockies

    Midwinter updates: Dodgers, Padres, Giants, D-backs, Rockies

    L.A. is (again) the favorite, but with a month left until spring training, each team has work to do.
    Twins claim infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from Braves

    Twins claim infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from Braves

    The Twins claimed switch-hitting infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Braves on Wednesday.
    Nolan Arenado eyes postseason success with Diamondbacks trade

    Nolan Arenado eyes postseason success with Diamondbacks trade

    Nolan Arenado hopes a move to the young Arizona Diamondbacks can lead to postseason success.
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