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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 12
Former Guardians Pitcher Announces Retirement from MLB

Former Guardians Pitcher Announces Retirement from MLB

A former Cleveland Guardians pitcher has decided to hang up his cleats, as relief pitcher Nick Wittgren has retired from the MLB. Wittgren made the announcement on his Instagram account.

Minnesota Twins News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 10
MLB Boilers: Nick Wittgren Announces Retirement After 13-Year Pro Career

MLB Boilers: Nick Wittgren Announces Retirement After 13-Year Pro Career

A former Purdue pitcher has announced his retirement from the MLB. Pitcher Nick Wittgren announced via an Instagram post that he has decided to move on from the game after a 13-year professional career.

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Jay Jackson, Nick Wittgren, and the Predictable (But Not Reliable) Twins Bullpen Pipeline

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