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A.J. Burnett Bringing Winning Mentality to Pirates

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

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

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

)" data-portal-copyright="" /> Although his time in New York was shorter than what he or the organization envisioned when he signed his five-year deal, it would be hard to call his contract a failure.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?
Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays
Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'
Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen
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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

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 29, 2024
The Top 10 Greatest Pitchers in Toronto Blue Jays History

The Top 10 Greatest Pitchers in Toronto Blue Jays History

When the Toronto Blue Jays signed talented righty A.J. Burnett to a five-year, $55 million deal in advance of the 2006 season, the hope was that he would help give Toronto a strong No.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / January 3, 2024

Happy Birthday A.J. Burnett

A.J. Burnett turns 47 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.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / December 6, 2023

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

Today in Blue Jays history: 2005 Wow, 18 years ago. J.P. Ricciardi signed A.J. Burnett to a five-year, $55 million contract, including an opt-out clause.

Miami Marlins News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2020
May 12 in sports history: Flawed gems by a Marlin, 'Toothpick'

May 12 in sports history: Flawed gems by a Marlin, 'Toothpick'

There have been 302 no-hitters in Major League Baseball since 1876, but none quite as weird as the one tossed by Florida's A.J. Burnett on this date in 2001.

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