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Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kevin Pillar decided to call it a career after 13 seasons in the Majors. Pillar signed a Minor League contract with the Texas Rangers in February and began the season with the team after making their Opening Day roster.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 3

Former Angels Outfielder Announces Sudden Retirement From MLB

Former Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kevin Pillar has announced his retirement from MLB after a 13-season career. The Texas Rangers designated Pillar for assignment on May 25, then fully released the 36-year-old five days later.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 3

Red Sox Fan-Favorite Officially Retiring, Ending 13-Year MLB Career

It sounds like a former member of the Boston Red Sox is calling it a career. Journeyman outfielder Kevin Pillar played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Los Angeles Angels News / Bluejaysnation / July 2

Kevin Pillar officially retires following 13 major league seasons

Kevin Pillar is officially saying goodbye to professional baseball. The 36-year-old outfielder announced his retirement from Major League Baseball during an appearance on the Foul Territory podcast on Wednesday, thus marking the end of his 13-year career.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Journeyman outfielder announces retirement from baseball

The 36-year-old is hanging up his Superman cape.

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

The 'Multiple MLB MVP award winners' quiz

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Athletics News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 27

Former Angels Outfielder Cut By AL West Rival

The Texas Rangers designated former Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kevin Pillar for assignment Sunday morning. The Angels signed Pillar after he elected free agency when the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment in the 2024 season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Former Blue Jays Star Facing Retirement Decision After News on Sunday

The Toronto Blue Jays made back-to-back American League Championship series appearances in 2015 and 2016. They lost both times, but it was an exciting period of baseball for a Blue Jays franchise that had a 21-year postseason drought following back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Rangers Designate Kevin Pillar For Assignment

The Rangers announced a trio of moves, including the previously reported news of outfield prospect Alejandro Osuna joining the active roster and DH Joc

Texas Rangers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 18

Texas Rangers Roster Moves 5/18/2025

The Texas Rangers wrap up their four-game rivalry weekend series with the Houston Astros today. They have taken two of the first three games from Houston, outscoring them 9-7 in the series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7

Rangers place OF Kevin Pillar (back) on injured list

The Texas Rangers placed veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his lower back. The team planned to announce a corresponding roster move prior to Thursday's game but will play with 25 players in Boston on Wednesday night.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23

Kevin Pillar gets 100% real on signing with Rangers instead of retiring

Kevin Pillar will continue his baseball journey as a player. The veteran outfielder was at some point in 2024 believed he was going to retire, but that clearly isn’t his final decision yet, as Pillar just signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, the team announced on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / February 23

Veteran Kevin Pillar signs minor league deal with Rangers

Outfielder Kevin Pillar is putting off retirement, signing a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The deal includes an invitation to spring training.

Los Angeles Angels News / Bluejaysnation / December 3

Kevin Pillar reconsidering retirement plans, keeping door open on 2025 return: ‘I’m pretty sure I still want to play’

After previously announcing his desire to retire following the 2024 campaign, free-agent outfielder Kevin Pillar is now keeping an open mind about potentially playing a 13th season in Major League Baseball next year.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2

Kevin Pillar hoping to play in 2025

Pillar previously said he was “98% sure” that he was going to retire after 2024, but it seems like he would like to squeeze through that little 2% window he left open for himself.

Angels GM addresses team's rotation after signing Yusei Kikuchi

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Bluejaysnation / October 28, 2024

Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar joins the Sportsnet broadcast team for World Series coverage

Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar has found himself a side gig this offseason, as the 35-year-old who started the year with the Chicago White Sox before joining the Los Angeles Angels in early May ‘suited up’ to join the MLB Central program earlier this evening on Sportsnet before and during Game #3 of the World Series.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 18, 2024

Angels Outfielder Undergoes Offseason Surgery, Posts Update

Kevin Pillar consistently said throughout this season that he was leaning towards retirement but he has never fully shut the door on returning. With a social media post on Tuesday, the veteran outfielder might be eyeing another year on the diamond.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 25, 2024

Angels' Kevin Pillar Reveals Timeline to Decide on Retirement

In July, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kevin Pillar told USA Today that he was 98 percent sure he would retire from MLB at the end of the 2024 season. With only two series remaining in the Angels' season, Pillar has yet to officially decide if he will hang it up.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22, 2024

Three trades the Yankees should make before the deadline

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last season, the New York Yankees made a significant splash this past offseason, acquiring superstar outfielder Juan Soto to create MLB's top hitting tandem alongside Aaron Judge.

Yankees could reunite with former starting pitcher at trade deadline?

Former Yankees star seems to rip modern players, Aaron Boone

Yanks swat 5 HRs vs. Rays, back Carlos Rodon's gem

Who are the best MLB switch-hitters of all time?

The 'Highest-paid player for every MLB team' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / June 1, 2024

Kevin Pillar Surprised By Resurgence

The Los Angeles Angels are in another year of searching for contributions from unexpected places. Injuries to Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon once again put the Angels in a spot where they had to seek out castoffs from other places to simply fill a lineup card.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 3, 2024

Kevin Pillar Praises Angels And Disses White Sox, 'Where The Priority is Not Winning'

Outfielder Kevin Pillar has had an interesting start to his season. At around 12:30 p.m. on April 30, he was unemployed and playing with his son at their Arizona home.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30, 2024

Angels sign veteran OF after Mike Trout news

Angels sign recently DFA'd veteran OF after Mike Trout news

The Angels’ latest signing provides depth for the team’s outfield.

Trout's career hits another major hurdle with latest injury

Ron Washington: Angels proved they're 'capable of executing' in win vs. Phillies

Blue Jays place RHP on injured list

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29, 2024

Veteran White Sox outfielder elects free agency

Veteran Chicago White Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar has elected for free agency.

White Sox GM gives positive update on injured center fielder

White Sox designate erratic southpaw for assignment

MLB making changes to uniforms after harsh player criticism

Which MLB players have the most career games played?

The 'Chicago Black Sox Scandal' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24, 2024

White Sox re-sign veteran outfielder to major league deal

The veteran of 11 MLB seasons spent the 2023 campaign as a member of the Braves.

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23, 2024

White Sox release three-time All-Star, another veteran

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly parting ways with a couple of grizzled veterans.

White Sox agree to deal with member of Rangers’ World Series team

The five worst MLB Opening Day starting pitchers

Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss

The 'Chicago Black Sox Scandal' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 3, 2024

Kevin Pillar finds a new home

The Braves have officially moved on in left field. They declined Eddie Rosario’s option and acquired the much younger Jarred Kelenic in a trade with the Mariners earlier this offseason.