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It hasn't always been sunshine and rainbows for former Boston Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard. Bard, a fan favorite in Boston and with the team from 2009 until 2013, has been through it all in his professional baseball career.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20, 2025

Veteran reliever ends comeback bid, announcer retirement

Veteran reliever Daniel Bard is ending his comeback bid and will retire, reports WEEI’s Rob Bradford.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 19, 2025

Intriguing Reliever Who Was Trying to Make Comeback with Seattle Mariners Retires

Daniel Bard, who was trying to make a comeback with the Seattle Mariners, has retired at the age of 40. The retirement is listed on his MLB player page and was picked up by Colorado Rockies' Insider Patrick Lyons.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 19, 2025

Red Sox Fireballer Quietly Retires Ending 9-Year MLB Career

One former member of the Boston Red Sox has seemingly decided to call it a career. Former Red Sox flamethrower Daniel Bard spent the first five seasons of his career in Boston.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 5, 2025

Seattle Mariners Sign Almost 40-Year Former Elite Reliever in Interesting Roster Move

In need of bullpen help any place that they can find it, the Seattle Mariners have signed almost 40-year-old reliever Daniel Bard to a minor league contract.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 5, 2025

Mariners Sign Career 66-Save Reliever Just Before Orioles Clash: Report

As the Seattle Mariners' major league ball club got itself prepared for a Wednesday night matchup with the Baltimore Orioles, the front office was busy finalizing an interesting signing.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4, 2025

Mariners agree to a minor league deal with veteran reliever

The Mariners are in agreement with veteran reliever Daniel Bard, reports Rob Bradford of WEEI. The ISE Baseball client will head to the team’s Arizona complex for some work before reporting to Triple-A Tacoma.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27, 2025

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15, 2025

Daniel Bard To Throw Off Mound In February, Planning To Sign In April

Veteran right-hander Daniel Bard missed the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow. He sat down with Rob Bradford on the Baseball Isn’t Boring Podcast eight months ago to discuss how the injury impacts his mindset, his daily routine and to give an inside look into the life of an injured pitcher.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27, 2024

Rockies reliever Daniel Bard is planning a comeback in 2025

Daniel Bard is losing the entire 2024 season to injury. The Rockies reliever underwent arthroscopic surgery to fix a meniscus tear in his left knee in February.

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Colorado Rockies News / Inside The Diamonds / April 25, 2024

The Inspirational Story of Daniel Bard

Daniel Bard’s 2024 season has ended due to injuries, starting with tearing the meniscus in his left knee while simply just playing catch, he would undergo surgery, that injury was only supposed to keep him out for 5-7 weeks but then he had surgery on the flexor tendon in his right elbow which ultimately ended his season.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12, 2024

Rockies lose former star reliever to season-ending surgery

Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard is set to undergo season-ending surgery, the latest setback in a career which has seen a number of highs and lows.

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Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 22, 2024

Rockies are holding competition for closer job in camp

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Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / February 15, 2024

Colorado Rockies Get Good Injury News on Potential Closer After Knee Scare

According to a report from MLB.com, Colorado Rockies' reliever Daniel Bard got better-than-expected news on his injured knee. Per Thomas Harding of MLB.com: Better-than-expected news on #Rockies reliever Daniel Bard's left knee.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13, 2024

Rockies RHP set to undergo surgery after tearing meniscus

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Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2023

Rockies closer Daniel Bard lands on IL with anxiety

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