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    James Russell

    JamesRussell

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      1/8/1986
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Cincinnati, OH
    • College
      Texas

    Career Stats

    • SV
      4
    • ERA
      4.09
    • K
      243
    • WHIP
      1.31
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    Racing Positions

      • Indians, LHP Russell agree to minor league deal
        • 9Y
        James Russell
        • Mets' power surge continues in 11-1 rout of Phillies
          • 10Y
          • Adam Rubin
          Michael Conforto
          • Mets' Terry Collins remains committed to platooning Michael Conforto
            • 10Y
            • Adam Rubin
            Michael Conforto
            • Murph who? Ex-Buc Neil Walker quickly ingratiates himself to Mets faithful
              • 10Y
              • Adam Rubin
              Travis d'Arnaud and Neil Walker
              • Baby cooperates, but lat issue shortens Jacob deGrom's solid debut
                • 10Y
                • Adam Rubin
                Jacob deGrom
                • James Russell, Mike Olt DFA as Cubs make roster moves for playoff race
                  • 11Y
                  • Jesse Rogers
                  • Which contending team's bullpen is the best?
                    • 11Y
                    • Christina Kahrl
                    • Rapid Reaction: Reds 13, Cubs 6
                      • 11Y
                      • Jesse Rogers
                      • Jock jammies: Cubs wear PJs for flight home
                        • 11Y
                        • Jesse Rogers
                        Joe Maddon
                        • Rapid Reaction: Giants 9, Cubs 1
                          • 11Y
                          • Jesse Rogers

                        MLB News

                        Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox: Game Highlights

                        Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox: Game Highlights

                        Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox: Game Highlights
                        After a misplayed foul pop, Valenzuela hits go-ahead double in Blue Jays' 4-3 win over Red Sox

                        After a misplayed foul pop, Valenzuela hits go-ahead double in Blue Jays' 4-3 win over Red Sox

                        — Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win Thursday.
                        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Friday: Will Sasaki, Imai bounce back?

                        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Friday: Will Sasaki, Imai bounce back?

                        Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday's MLB action.
                        Sources: MLB plan would ban preps from draft, slash bonuses

                        Sources: MLB plan would ban preps from draft, slash bonuses

                        MLB's proposed changes include cutting amateur signing bonuses by more than $150M, making high school players ineligible for the draft and instituting an international draft.
                        Fantasy Baseball Forecaster Week 13: June 22-28

                        Fantasy Baseball Forecaster Week 13: June 22-28

                        Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our preview featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings and schedule observations.
                        Sources: MLB proposes international draft as part of CBA talks

                        Sources: MLB proposes international draft as part of CBA talks

                        Major League Baseball has once again proposed an international draft as part of its negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN, painting it as a push to provide structure for an increasingly unruly and corrupt system.
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