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But defensive backs are like relief pitchers in baseball.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Their new manager, who was a Padres relief pitcher during much of the recent turmoil and a behind-the-scenes observer for other instances, is anti-drama at his core.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The penalties ended up helping the Giants in a counterintuitive way; their scouts had to look deeper for talent, their international signing classes were larger, and two of those less heralded players, Camilo Doval and Randy Rodríguez, became National League All-Star relief pitchers.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Suárez spent early parts of his career as a relief pitcher before becoming a starter full-time in 2022.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Their new manager, who was a Padres relief pitcher during much of the recent turmoil and a behind-the-scenes observer for other instances, is anti-drama at his core.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The penalties ended up helping the Giants in a counterintuitive way; their scouts had to look deeper for talent, their international signing classes were larger, and two of those less heralded players, Camilo Doval and Randy Rodríguez, became National League All-Star relief pitchers.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Suárez spent early parts of his career as a relief pitcher before becoming a starter full-time in 2022.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Relief pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relief%20pitcher. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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