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    J.J. Hoover

    J.J.Hoover

    • Relief Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      8/13/1987
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Pittsburgh, PA
    • College
      Calhoun CC AL

    Career Stats

    • SV
      6
    • ERA
      4.17
    • K
      294
    • WHIP
      1.35
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    Racing Positions

      • Reds send Hoover to minors, place Moscot on DL
        • 10Y
        • MLB Rumor Central: J.J. Hoover out as Reds closer
          • 10Y
          • ESPN.com
          MLB Rumor Central: J.J. Hoover out as Reds closer
          • MLB Rumor Central: Hoover to close for Reds?
            • 10Y
            • ESPN.com
            MLB Rumor Central: Hoover to close for Reds?
            • Reds' Price: Closer role is Hoover's to lose
              • 10Y
              Reds' Price: Closer role is Hoover's to lose
              • Hoover, Reds argue salary arbitration case
                • 10Y
                • Rapid Reaction: Mets 12, Reds 5
                  • 11Y
                  • Adam Rubin
                  Lucas Duda
                  • The best fastballs in the game
                    • 11Y
                    • David Schoenfield
                    Aroldis Chapman
                    • Tuesday's Top 5: Kyle Schwarber is dreamy
                      • 11Y
                      • David Schoenfield
                      Kyle Schwarber
                      • Cubs phenom Kyle Schwarber overpowers Reds
                        • 11Y
                        • Mark Schmetzer, Special to ESPN.com
                        Kyle Schwarber
                        • Series preview: Mets vs. Reds
                          • 11Y
                          • Adam Rubin
                          Todd Frazier

                        MLB News

                        Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. again to IL with left hamstring strain

                        Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. again to IL with left hamstring strain

                        Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list after he again suffered a strained left hamstring.
                        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Thursday: Christian Scott, Merrill Kelly stand out as streamers

                        Fantasy baseball lineup advice for Thursday: Christian Scott, Merrill Kelly stand out as streamers

                        Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Thursday's MLB action.
                        Drew Rasmussen fans a career-high 13 as Rays sweep Red Sox with a 7-5 win

                        Drew Rasmussen fans a career-high 13 as Rays sweep Red Sox with a 7-5 win

                        — Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 and two-hit the Boston Red Sox over seven scoreless innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-5 victory Wednesday.
                        Jazz Chisholm Jr. drives in 3 runs, Yankees topple Guardians 8-4 to finish off 3-game sweep

                        Jazz Chisholm Jr. drives in 3 runs, Yankees topple Guardians 8-4 to finish off 3-game sweep

                        — Jazz Chisholm Jr. drove in three runs, Carlos Rodón shook off a leadoff homer to pitch six solid innings and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep over Cleveland by beating the Guardians 8-4 on Wednesday.
                        Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game Highlights

                        Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game Highlights

                        Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Game Highlights
                        Phillies' Johan Rojas suffers UCL tear, won't return in 2026

                        Phillies' Johan Rojas suffers UCL tear, won't return in 2026

                        Phillies OF Johan Rojas, who was nearing the end of an 80-game suspension, has suffered a UCL tear in his right elbow, will need surgery and will not return this season.
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