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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?
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AJ Mass
Which pitchers could see values change at trade deadline?
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Tristan H. Cockcroft
Relief Efforts: Identifying safe, risky closers
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AJ Mass
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Giants' Jung Hoo Lee briefly detained at LAX over paperwork
The Giants' Jung Hoo Lee was briefly detained at LAX on Wednesday because he didn't have the proper documents to get through customs, but the matter was "quickly clarified" and he was cleared to travel, the Giants said.
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.
MLB free agency tracker: 2025-26 offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.
Mets land Freddy Peralta in multiplayer trade with Brewers
The Mets' winterlong pursuit of a front-line starting pitcher ended Wednesday with them acquiring All-Star Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from the Brewers for prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams.
Kyle Tucker shares what drew him to the Dodgers
Kyle Tucker talks about what brought him to Los Angeles while donning the Dodger blue.
Kyle Tucker says Dodgers' pursuit of three-peat made decision 'easier'
Kyle Tucker was introduced by the Dodgers on Wednesday and he said the decision to pick L.A. over the Mets and Blue Jays was made easier because of the team's championship pedigree.
