pitcher
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The writer was at the Yankees’ spring-training facility in 1993 when the team’s manager, Buck Showalter, pointed out a “skinny young pitcher working out at shortstop” named Mariano Rivera.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Texas Rangers: Still in contention despite spending much of the season under .500, the Rangers welcomed back pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and third baseman Josh Jung from the injured list over the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
When I graduated in 1969, I had a choice: I had been drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 40th round as a pitcher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
As Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan turned in a two-hit gem over the course of six scoreless innings, De Paula carried the offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Like that Kool-Aid pitcher, we were shattered, and my parents couldn’t fix whatever was wrong.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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