Breaking News: Manny Ramirez Retires | Baseball Digest

Breaking News: Manny Ramirez Retires | Baseball Digest

Tampa Bay Rays’ DH Manny Ramirez has announced his retirement, effective immediately, reportedly to avoid the 100 game suspension he would face for failing a second MLB drug test.

Ramirez informed MLB of his decision shortly after learning from the league that there was another issue with a drug test. Ramirez was suspended for 50 games in 2009 for violating the league’s drug policy. He was just 1-17 in his first season with Tampa Bay and retires with 555 home runs.

Ramirez’s initial failed drug test may have prevented his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, but a second violation certainly will close the doors to the Hall for him.

Breaking News: Mussina Calls it a Career

It's official, Mike Mussina has come to a decision and that decision is to hang up his cleats after an illustrious 18-year career. That according to ESPN. Mussina had a revival this past season, winning 20 games for the first time in his career and finished with 270 wins, good for 33rd on the all-time list. He struck out 2,813 batters (19th) in over 3,500 innings pitched.

Mussina made a name for himself in Baltimore where he pitched for the first 10 years of his career before leaving as a free agent after the 2000 season. He spent the last 8 seasons in Pinstripes, signing a second contract after his initial 6-year deal. Mussina won at least 10 games for 17 straight seasons, including the strike shortened 1994 season.

He twice fell short of winning 20 games before beating the Red Sox this past September 28 to finally get the monkey off his back. The soon to be 40-yr old also saw playoff action in 9 seasons. He was the pitcher when Derek Jeter made "The Play" in 2001 and recorded 15 strikeout games as a member of the Orioles in 1997.

Thanks for the memories Moose and good luck!

Breaking News: Mussina Calls it a Career

It's official, Mike Mussina has come to a decision and that decision is to hang up his cleats after an illustrious 18-year career. That according to ESPN. Mussina had a revival this past season, winning 20 games for the first time in his career and finished with 270 wins, good for 33rd on the all-time list. He struck out 2,813 batters (19th) in over 3,500 innings pitched.

Mussina made a name for himself in Baltimore where he pitched for the first 10 years of his career before leaving as a free agent after the 2000 season. He spent the last 8 seasons in Pinstripes, signing a second contract after his initial 6-year deal. Mussina won at least 10 games for 17 straight seasons, including the strike shortened 1994 season.

He twice fell short of winning 20 games before beating the Red Sox this past September 28 to finally get the monkey off his back. The soon to be 40-yr old also saw playoff action in 9 seasons. He was the pitcher when Derek Jeter made "The Play" in 2001 and recorded 15 strikeout games as a member of the Orioles in 1997.

Thanks for the memories Moose and good luck!

Strahan Calls it a Career

Giants defensive Michael Strahan has decided to go out on top after winning this past season's Super Bowl. The 36-yr old closes out a 15-year career with the Super Bowl LXII trophy and the record for sacks in a single season.

Good luck and thanks Michael.

Strahan Calls it a Career

Giants defensive Michael Strahan has decided to go out on top after winning this past season's Super Bowl. The 36-yr old closes out a 15-year career with the Super Bowl LXII trophy and the record for sacks in a single season.

Good luck and thanks Michael.

Breaking News: Piazza Calls it a Career

Mike Piazza announced this afternoon that he has officially called it a day in Major League baseball. The 16-yr veteran hoped to play this season, but found no takers. The 12-time All-Star finishes with a .308 career average, 427 home runs, including the record for catchers, and 1,335 RBI.

Piazza made the post-season twice with the Dodgers and 3 times with the Mets, including the 2000 World Series, where he was final out in the Yankees clinching Game 5. Piazza was poor at throwing out base runners, but had a reputation as a good game caller and boy could he hit before injuries wore him down. He's sure to be a first ballot Hall of Fame entrant.

Breaking News: Piazza Calls it a Career

Mike Piazza announced this afternoon that he has officially called it a day in Major League baseball. The 16-yr veteran hoped to play this season, but found no takers. The 12-time All-Star finishes with a .308 career average, 427 home runs, including the record for catchers, and 1,335 RBI.

Piazza made the post-season twice with the Dodgers and 3 times with the Mets, including the 2000 World Series, where he was final out in the Yankees clinching Game 5. Piazza was poor at throwing out base runners, but had a reputation as a good game caller and boy could he hit before injuries wore him down. He's sure to be a first ballot Hall of Fame entrant.

Where Are They Now?

From time to time we'll be telling you where some former Yankees are today. Obviously we don't need to tell you where guys like Don Mattingly are.

Mike Griffin, P (1979-1981): Pitching coach for Orioles' Double-A team, Bowie Baysox

Mariano Duncan, 2B (1996-1997): Dodgers 1st base coach

Chad Curtis, OF (1997-1999 ): Athletic Director at NorthPointe Christian High School in Michigan

Fred "The Chicken" Stanley (1973-1980) Director of the SF Giants' farm system

Jimmy Wynn (1977): Assistant Director of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department

Andy Fox (1996-1997): 1st base/infield coach for the Florida Marlins

Andy Stankiewicz (1992-1993): Assistant baseball coach at Arizona State University

Dick Tidrow (1974-1979): VP of Player Personnel for the SF Giants

Where Are They Now?

From time to time we'll be telling you where some former Yankees are today. Obviously we don't need to tell you where guys like Don Mattingly are.

Mike Griffin, P (1979-1981): Pitching coach for Orioles' Double-A team, Bowie Baysox

Mariano Duncan, 2B (1996-1997): Dodgers 1st base coach

Chad Curtis, OF (1997-1999 ): Athletic Director at NorthPointe Christian High School in Michigan

Fred "The Chicken" Stanley (1973-1980) Director of the SF Giants' farm system

Jimmy Wynn (1977): Assistant Director of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department

Andy Fox (1996-1997): 1st base/infield coach for the Florida Marlins

Andy Stankiewicz (1992-1993): Assistant baseball coach at Arizona State University

Dick Tidrow (1974-1979): VP of Player Personnel for the SF Giants