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Russ
Ortiz
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
5/6/1974
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Encino, CA
College
Oklahoma
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Position
Relief Pitcher
Birthdate
5/6/1974
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Encino, CA
Debut Year
1998
College
Oklahoma
Career History
Los Angeles Dodgers
2010-2010 (1 Season)
Houston Astros
2009-2009 (1 Season)
San Francisco Giants
1998-2002, 2007-2007 (6 Seasons)
Baltimore Orioles
2006*-2006 (1 Season)
Arizona Diamondbacks
2005-2006* (2 Seasons)
Atlanta Braves
2003-2004 (2 Seasons)
MLB News
Astros extend Cubs' skid to 6 with 4-2 victory
— Christian Vazquez homered, Spencer Arrighetti threw five scoreless innings and the Houston Astros topped the scuffling Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Friday.
Kyle Schwarber back in Phillies' lineup after 3-game absence
After sitting out the past three games with a gastrointestinal illness, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was back at designated hitter and batting second in Friday's game against Cleveland.
Mariners reinstate Victor Robles from 10-day IL, option Connor Joe
The Seattle Mariners have reinstated outfielder Victor Robles from the 10-day injured list and optioned utilityman Connor Joe to Triple-A Tacoma.
Astros open up the series with a 4-2 win over the Cubs
Astros open up the series with a 4-2 win over the Cubs
Mariners minor leaguer Jose Zerpa suspended 80 games for drug violation
Mariners pitcher Jose Zerpa was suspended for 80 games Friday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol under baseball's minor league drug program.
Yankees activated Caballero; Volpe to get work at second base
The Yankees activated shortstop José Caballero for Friday's game against the Rays, while Anthony Volpe is expected to get some reps at second base to add infield depth.
