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Grant
Balfour
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
30/12/1977
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Sydney, Australia
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Position
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
30/12/1977
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Sydney, Australia
Career History
Tampa Bay Rays
2008-2010, 2014-2015 (5 Seasons)
Oakland Athletics
2011-2013 (3 Seasons)
Milwaukee Brewers
2007*-2007 (1 Season)
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
2007*-2007 (1 Season)
Minnesota Twins
2001-2001, 2003-2004 (3 Seasons)
MLB News
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Pitcher Andrew Heaney announces retirement after 12 seasons
Veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney has announced his retirement after 12 seasons. The 34-year-old won a World Series with the Texas Rangers.
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Zach Eflin re-signs with Orioles on one-year, $10M deal
The Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Zach Eflin agreed on a one-year contract, reuniting the two sides as Baltimore continues investing in its roster after a disappointing 2025 season.
