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    JohnAxford

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      1/4/1983
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Simcoe, ON
    • College
      Canisius

    Career Stats

    • SV
      144
    • ERA
      3.90
    • K
      589
    • WHIP
      1.42
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    Biography

    Position Relief Pitcher
    Birthdate1/4/1983
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceSimcoe, ON
    Debut Year2009
    CollegeCanisius

    Career History

    Milwaukee Brewers
    Milwaukee Brewers2009-2013, 2021-2021 (6 Seasons)
    Toronto Blue Jays
    Toronto Blue Jays2018*-2018 (1 Season)
    Los Angeles Dodgers
    Los Angeles Dodgers2018*-2018 (1 Season)
    Oakland Athletics
    Oakland Athletics2016-2017 (2 Seasons)
    Colorado Rockies
    Colorado Rockies2015-2015 (1 Season)
    Cleveland Indians
    Cleveland Indians2014*-2014 (1 Season)
    Pittsburgh Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates2014*-2014 (1 Season)
    St. Louis Cardinals
    St. Louis Cardinals2013*-2013 (1 Season)

    Career Highlights

    Relief Man Award
    Relief Man Award
    2011

    MLB News

    Jays shut down Addison Barger (back) for weeks, delaying return

    Jays shut down Addison Barger (back) for weeks, delaying return

    Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger will be shut down for several more weeks because of a stress reaction in his back, further delaying his return in an injury-plagued season.
    Alex Bregman regrets not running hard to 1B in Cubs' victory

    Alex Bregman regrets not running hard to 1B in Cubs' victory

    Third baseman Alex Bregman, 32, who signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs over the winter only to struggle in his first season, said Monday he regrets not running hard to first base in Chicago's victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
    Yankees' Fried to throw live BP that will include Stanton

    Yankees' Fried to throw live BP that will include Stanton

    Max Fried is slated to face hitters for the first time since going on the injured list in mid-May in a live batting practice session, manager Aaron Boone said, and the plan is for Giancarlo Stanton, also on the IL, to face him.
    Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Tuesday: Roupp, Early among top arms to add

    Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Tuesday: Roupp, Early among top arms to add

    Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Tuesday's MLB action.
    Fantasy baseball free agent pickups: Take advantage of the Rockies' home stretch

    Fantasy baseball free agent pickups: Take advantage of the Rockies' home stretch

    The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
    Wimbledon's strawberries and cream leads sports world's signature food, drink staples

    Wimbledon's strawberries and cream leads sports world's signature food, drink staples

    The refreshing concoction is an All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club staple, but Wimbledon isn't the only event associated with a signature food or beverage item.
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