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Jonathan
Papelbon
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
23/11/1980
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Baton Rouge, LA
College
Mississippi State
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Crasnick: Grading top deadline deals of 2015
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Jerry Crasnick
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Which closers are safe ... and unsafe?
12Y
AJ Mass
Which pitchers could see values change at trade deadline?
12Y
Tristan H. Cockcroft
Relief Efforts: Identifying safe, risky closers
13Y
AJ Mass
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MLB News
2025-26 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Sources: Fairbanks agrees to 1-year, $13M deal with Marlins
Reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, $13 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Fantasy baseball reactions to MLB offseason trades, signings
Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
Clayton Kershaw announces birth of fifth child, Chloe Peach
The newly retired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher shared the news with an Instagram post on Tuesday.
Sean Newcomb, White Sox agree to 1-year, $4.5 million contract
Left-hander Sean Newcomb, who was 2-5 with a 2.73 ERA for the Red Sox and A's last season, has reached a $4.5 million deal with the White Sox.
Sources: Pirates, Ryan O'Hearn reach 2-year, $29 million deal
First baseman Ryan O'Hearn, who earned his first All-Star selection last season, has reached a two-year, $29M deal with the Pirates, sources told ESPN.
