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Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 12

Former Marlins Pitcher Tosses Unforgettable No-Hitter

On this date, 25 years ago, former Miami Marlins pitcher A.J. Burnett tossed a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres. Burnett was in his third big league season at the time (all with the Marlins).

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 18

Pirates Legend Has High Hopes for 2026 Season

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates may just become the competitive outfit that fans are hoping for and so too for former stars like A.J. Burnett. Burnett spent three seasons with the Pirates, 2012-13 and 2015, making two playoff appearances and bringing back winning baseball back to Pittsburgh after 20 straight losing seasons.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 15

“Batman” returns to throw out first pitch at Friday’s Pirates game

Batman will be back in the building at PNC Park and where he belongs. A fan favorite despite only playing three years in Pittsburgh, no one captivated the fan base quite like this former All-Star pitcher.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 13

Former Pirates Ace Throwing First Pitch Against Rays

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates will welcome a familiar face to PNC Park ahead of their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. As the team kicks off a weekend theory against their AL Central opponent, the Pirates will look to continue an impressive start to the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 16

A.J. Burnett Bringing Winning Mentality to Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are more than a decade away from last making the postseason, but one former pitcher knows the importance of bringing winning baseball back home.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 15

Paul Skenes Addresses Pirates Bringing Back A.J. Burnett

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes is one of the best pitchers in baseball and has gotten some help down in Spring Training. Former Pirates pitcher A.J.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / February 14

Former Pirates Star Pitcher Serving as Spring Training Mentor

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a crucial season ahead of them, so they've turned to someone they can rely on to help them early on in Spring Training.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / January 27

50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: A.J. Burnett

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MLB News / Bluebird Banter / January 3, 2025

Happy Birthday A.J. Burnett

A.J. Burnett turns 48 today. A.J. had a nice career, 17 seasons, a 164-157 record, 3.99 ERA in 435 games, 430 starts. He started his career with the Marlins, played there for seven seasons, and had a 49-50 record with a 3.73 ERA.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / December 6, 2024

Today in Blue Jays history: A.J. Burnett signing, Brett Lawrie trade

Today in Blue Jays history: 2005 19 years ago. J.P. Ricciardi signed A.J. Burnett to a five-year, $55 million contract, including an opt-out clause. Burnett would team with Roy Halladay to make an excellent one-two punch at the top of our rotation for three seasons.

New York Yankees News / Fastball on SI / October 29, 2024

Yankees Legend Paul O'Neill Botches First Pitch Ahead of World Series Game 4

Paul O'Neill made plenty of fond memories in the World Series over the course of his big league career. His showing on Tuesday night likely won't be one of them.