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Joe
Niekro
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
7/11/1944
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Martins Ferry, OH
College
West Liberty
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Position
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
7/11/1944
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Martins Ferry, OH
Debut Year
1967
College
West Liberty
Career History
Minnesota Twins
1987*-1988 (2 Seasons)
New York Yankees
1985*-1987* (3 Seasons)
Houston Astros
1975-1985* (11 Seasons)
Atlanta Braves
1973-1974 (2 Seasons)
Detroit Tigers
1970-1972 (3 Seasons)
San Diego Padres
1969*-1969 (1 Season)
Chicago Cubs
1967-1969* (3 Seasons)
MLB News
George Springer homers and Blue Jays hold Yankees to 3 hits, winning 2-0 for 4-game split
— George Springer homered, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base three times and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 2-0 on Thursday night to split a four-game series.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees: Game Highlights
Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees: Game Highlights
A's $2B Las Vegas stadium remains on schedule for '28 opening
The lower bowl of the Athletics' $2 billion domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is taking shape, and officials said the project remains on schedule to open before the 2028 season.
Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins: Game Highlights
Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins: Game Highlights
Braves' Acuna leaves game in sixth with bone bruise in thumb
Braves manager Walt Weiss said he thinks Ronald Acuna will be fine after the star outfielder left Thursday's game in the sixth inning with a bone bruise in his left thumb.
Athletics' Clarke out until at least July with hamstring strain
Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke suffered a "significant left hamstring strain" and will be out until at least after the All-Star break in July.