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C.J.
Nitkowski
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
9/3/1973
BAT/THR
Left/Left
Birthplace
Suffern, NY
Overview
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Biography
Position
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
9/3/1973
BAT/THR
Left/Left
Birthplace
Suffern, NY
Career History
Washington Nationals
2005-2005 (1 Season)
Atlanta Braves
2004*-2004 (1 Season)
New York Yankees
2004*-2004 (1 Season)
Texas Rangers
2002-2003 (2 Seasons)
New York Mets
2001*-2001 (1 Season)
Detroit Tigers
1995*-1996, 1999-2001* (5 Seasons)
Houston Astros
1998-1998 (1 Season)
Cincinnati Reds
1995*-1995 (1 Season)
MLB News
Mariners near deal for All-Star Brendan Donovan, sources say
The Mariners are nearing a deal to acquire infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Donovan was a first-time All-Star last season.
Sources: At least 6 teams to leave Main Street Sports, join MLB
At least six teams are expected to leave their regional sports network, Main Street Sports, and join Major League Baseball, essentially shedding their once-lucrative local media contracts, sources told ESPN on Monday. More are expected to follow.
MLB salary increase slowed to 1.4% in 2025, sets record at $4.7M
The rate of increase for Major League Baseball's average salary slowed to 1.4% last year while setting a record average at $4,721,393, according to final figures from the players' association.
Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz will pitch for Puerto Rico in WBC
Star closer Edwin Diaz will return to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, it was announced Monday.
What is the Caribbean Series? Baseball schedule, format, stats
The 2026 Caribbean Series kicks off Feb. 1, 2026! Learn more about the schedule, format, teams and other stats now.
State of MLB: Does Dodgers' dominance make NL stronger than AL?
Today is the 150th anniversary of the National League. We take a look at each league going into the 2026 season.
