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Russ
Ortiz
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
5/6/1974
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Encino, CA
College
Oklahoma
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Position
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
5/6/1974
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Encino, CA
College
Oklahoma
Career History
Los Angeles Dodgers
2010-2010 (1 Season)
Houston Astros
2009-2009 (1 Season)
San Francisco Giants
1998-2002, 2007-2007 (6 Seasons)
Baltimore Orioles
2006*-2006 (1 Season)
Arizona Diamondbacks
2005-2006* (2 Seasons)
Atlanta Braves
2003-2004 (2 Seasons)
MLB News
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2026 WBC: How Team USA built its best pitching staff ever
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Phillies looking to move OF Nick Castellanos
The Phillies are looking to trade outfielder Nick Castellanos ahead of their first full-squad workout of spring training. Meanwhile, ace Zack Wheeler seems unlikely to be ready for Opening Day as he recovers from blood clot surgery.
MLB to produce local broadcasts for Tigers, NHL's Red Wings
The Detroit Tigers will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season. The deal also includes the NHL's Red Wings. Both the Tigers and Wings are owned by Ilitch Sports + Entertainment.
Astros LHP Josh Hader working way back from shoulder injury
The Astros hope to learn more later this week about the health of All-Star closer Josh Hader, who is continuing to recover from a shoulder injury suffered in August.
