Joe Smith, a veteran MLB reliever, has announced his retirement. The 39-year-old called it quits from the sport after spending 16 seasons in the major league.
While the sidearming Smith was rarely thrust into the ninth-inning spotlight (30 career saves), he’s one of the most consistent setup men in the game’s history.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.