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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, with photos of the players when available. These Detroit Tigers Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Detroit Tigers Relief pitchers of all time. The Detroit Tigers have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Detroit Tigers Relief pitchers of all time?" The list you're viewing is made up of many different items, like Miguel Cabrera and Mariano Rivera.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the New York Yankees, with photos of the players when available. These New York Yankees Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best New York Yankees Relief pitchers of all time. The New York Yankees have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest New York Yankees Relief pitchers of all time?" Items here include everything from Rickey Henderson to Yogi Berra.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, with photos of the players when available. These Kansas City Royals Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Kansas City Royals Relief pitchers of all time. The Kansas City Royals have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Kansas City Royals Relief pitchers of all time?" List items range from Bo Jackson to Carlos Beltrán.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, with photos of the players when available. These Minnesota Twins Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Minnesota Twins Relief pitchers of all time. The Minnesota Twins have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Minnesota Twins Relief pitchers of all time?" The list you're viewing has a variety of items in it, like Steve Carlton and Mariano Rivera.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with photos of the players when available. These Los Angeles Dodgers Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Los Angeles Dodgers Relief pitchers of all time. The Los Angeles Dodgers have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Los Angeles Dodgers Relief pitchers of all time?" List is made up of many different items, including Mike Piazza and Rickey Henderson.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the New York Mets, with photos of the players when available. These New York Mets Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best New York Mets Relief pitchers of all time. The New York Mets have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest New York Mets Relief pitchers of all time?" List includes Mariano Rivera, Brian Wilson and more.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Houston Astros, with photos of the players when available. These Houston Astros Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Houston Astros Relief pitchers of all time. The Houston Astros have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Houston Astros Relief pitchers of all time?" This list has a variety of items, like Roger Clemens and Nolan Ryan, in it.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, with photos of the players when available. These Cleveland Indians Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Cleveland Indians Relief pitchers of all time. The Cleveland Indians have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Cleveland Indians Relief pitchers of all time?" This is a list that includes items like Keith Hernandez and Mariano Rivera.

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A list of all players who have ever played Relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, with photos of the players when available. These Cincinnati Reds Relief pitchers are listed by popularity, so the top of this list features only the best Cincinnati Reds Relief pitchers of all time. The Cincinnati Reds have a rich history with the MLB, and they owe a lot of their success to their talented Relief pitchers. This list answers the question, "Who are the greatest Cincinnati Reds Relief pitchers of all time?" Items here include everything from Deion Sanders to Tom Seaver.

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Jeff Reardon

Jeffrey James Reardon (born October 1, 1955) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1979–1994 for the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, and Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Yankees. Reardon was nicknamed "The Terminator" for his intimidating presence on the mound and 98 mph fastball.
A long-time closer, Reardon became MLB's all-time saves leader in 1992 with his 342nd save, breaking Rollie Fingers' previous record of 341. Reardon's record was broken the following season by Lee Smith. Reardon currently ranks 10th on the all-time saves list with 367.

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The best baseball players not in the hall of fame are here on this list, though the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2020-baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot</a> has&nbsp;room for some of these stars.&nbsp;In order to be considered as slighted by the baseball hall of fame, a player must be non-active and have had the ability to appear on the hall of fame ballot at least once. Some of these men are considered to be among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time">greatest baseball players of all time</a>, yet remain off of the &quot;official&quot; list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best MLB players</a> ever at the baseball hall of fame in Cooperstown.

What keeps a player out of the baseball hall of fame? Some of these players- like Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire- have been involved in PED (performance enhancing drug) scandals, others broke the cardinal rule of not betting on the sport (Pete Rose), and still others were involved in a baseball player scandal, like Shoeless Joe Jackson who is said to have contributed to his team throwing the World Series. Some of the best baseball players are simply not on the list because they haven&#39;t yet acquired the 75% vote necessary for induction.

Who should be in the baseball hall of fame? What top baseball players are not in the hall of fame? Who are the best players not in the baseball hall of fame? These are the questions addressed here in the list of the greatest baseball players not in the hall of fame. If your favorite player isn&#39;t on the list, make sure to add them so others can agree or disagree.

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List of the best-ever New York Mets players from throughout the club's long and storied history. In 1962, the Mets were founded as one of the very first baseball expansion teams, intended to fill the void left by the National League's Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants from the city. The Mets played their first home games at New York's Polo Grounds in that year before taking up a more permanent residency at Shea Stadium. In 2009, the Mets moved from Shea to Citi Field.The team struggled in its first few years, and consistently finished in last place or second-to-last place until they shocked the world by winning the 1969 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles, earning the team the nickname &quot;The Miracle Mets.&quot; Their second championship didn't come until 1986, when they famously took down the Boston Red Sox, in part due to an error by the Sox's Bill Buckner in a crucial Game 6 matchup. (This game was often cited when discussing the &quot;Curse of the Bambino&quot; that haunted the Red Sox until their World Series win in 2004.A number of baseball superstars and Hall of Famers have played for the New York Mets over the years, including Roberto Alomar, Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson and the ever-quotable Yogi Berra.

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Who are the greatest pitchers of all time? Trying to decide who is the absolute greatest MLB pitcher ever is challenging&nbsp;to say the least, but it can be done -&nbsp;right here. This list includes some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">best Major League Baseball players of all time</a>, but it is by no means complete. Add anyone you think is missing, vote for your favorites, and&nbsp;re-rank this list in any order you choose. Featuring starting pitchers, players known for throwing the fastest pitches and cool curveballs, Black pitchers, left handed pitchers, and more, our rankings include&nbsp;old baseball legends and the new players currently pitching today. Who are the most famous pitchers in the world? Are your favorites in the top 25? Get your votes in, and let&#39;s see who&#39;s the best of the best.

Each of the excellent baseball pitchers on this list can&nbsp;arguably&nbsp;be called the &quot;best,&quot; but they&#39;re all names every baseball fan should know. Some were known for their incredible fastballs; others, including Sandy Koufax and Bert Blyleven, are known for being some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-curveball-pitchers-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest curveball pitchers of all time</a>. These are the famous pitchers who managed, with sheer skill, to outwit and beat some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-hitters-in-baseball-history" target="_blank">best hitters in baseball history</a>, too.

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The greatest relief pitchers of all time include some of the <a href="/list/best-current-mlb-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">best current MLB players</a>, as well as some legends who are already in the baseball hall of fame. What do you think: Is Mariano Rivera the best relief pitcher in baseball history? Vote for the players you think deserve the top honor, and vote down any that you don't think are worthy. Also, rerank this list in any order you want.

Here's the thing about a really great relief pitcher: They are golden. They really are, because if you find a great team that's performing extremely well, during the regular or the post-season, the chances are very good that they've got an ace relief pitcher at the end of the rotation. All that work, all those runs accrued, mean absolutely nothing if things fall apart in the ninth inning. A great closer seals the deal, period.

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Who are the best closers in baseball history? The players on this list shut down late innings with both class and style. Many of them are/were considered the best in the bullpen -- and among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>, for that matter. Some are still playing, but others have officially retired from Major League Baseball. Enjoy this list of the top closing pitchers, vote for the closers you think are the greatest to ever hit the mound, and feel free to re-rank this list in any order you see fit.

The best relief pitchers ever in baseball have one thing in common: They get the job done. When a closer takes the mound, it's crunch time. Often, the closer has the awesome responsibility of helping his team hold a narrow lead. One run could change the outcome, and the relief pitcher has to make sure no one hits him. There is a reason why closers are the highest paid relief players on the team, after all.

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This is a list of the greatest Washington Nationals ever, whether&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-washington-nationals-pitchers-ever/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">top Nationals pitchers</a>&nbsp;or top hitters. Before moving to Washington after the 2004 season, the Montreal Expos were known as one of the most star-crossed franchises in baseball history. Despite the team&#39;s amazing talent and some of the best players ever, the Expos were never able to win a championship. The Expos of the early &#39;80s featured two of the top players in Expos/Washington Nationals history in Gary Carter and Andre Dawson. Both of these players are in the Baseball Hall of Fame and are the only players to wear Expos caps on their Hall of Fame plaques. The 1994 Expos team was broken up due to the player&#39;s strike and economics. At the time of the strike, the Expos had the best record in baseball and appeared to be on a collision course with the New York Yankees or Chicago White Sox in that year&#39;s World Series. That team featured some of the best players in team history including Pedro Martinez, Larry Walker, Marquis Grissom, John Wetteland and Moises Alou. After the strike, the team never recovered and moved to Washington and became the Nationals.

The Nationals early years in Washington D.C. were not successful. The team finished in the National League East&#39;s basement from 2005 through 2010 before the Nationals&#39; young talent finally flourished. The franchise&#39;s mainstay has been third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. At this early stage in Nationals history, Zimmerman is considered one of the best players to play in Washington D.C. The Nationals have their hopes pinned to youngsters Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper, both of whom were a part of the team&#39;s first National League East Division title in 2012, the franchise&#39;s first since 1981 in Montreal.

This is the list of the best Washington Nationals of all time. It also includes the greatest Montreal Expos players in history. If you see someone missing from this list, fee free to add him. Vote or rerank this list according to the way you deem fit. &nbsp;

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This is a list of the greatest Minnesota Twins in the history of the team. With roots in cities like Kansas City (where the franchise started as the Blues in 1894) and Washington, D.C. (the Senators from 1901-1960), the Minnesota Twins have resided in the Northern Midwest since 1961. Since the franchise's move to Minnesota, the Twins have been one of the most successful small-to-mid market franchises in baseball. The Twins currently have four players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Minnesota has traditionally drafted well and acquired talent through shrewd trades, all while taking into account its tight budget.One of the best and most popular Minnesota Twins of all time is Kirby Puckett. Before his career was cut short by an eye injury during spring training in 1996, Puckett was a 10-time All Star, six time Gold Glove winner and won the American League batting title in 1989. But more importantly, Puckett has one of the most important, if not THE biggest hit in franchise history. Puckett blasted a game winning home run in the bottom of the 11th inning in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series that kept the Twins alive in the series and they eventually defeated the Atlanta Braves in 7. Puckett was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001 and his number was retired in 1997.This is a list of the greatest Minnesota Twins of all time. If you see someone who should be on this list, feel free to add him. Vote and rerank this list as you deem fit.

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This is a list of the greatest Cincinnati Reds in team history. Formed in 1869, the CIncinnati Reds are America's oldest professional sports franchise. The Reds have won nine National League pennants and five World Series championships in its history, with the last being in 1990. Throughout its history, the Reds have featured some of the strongest lineups and best hitters in baseball history. Cincinnati players have won 12 MVP awards and surprisingly, zero Cy Youngs, even though pitcher Bucky Walters won the MVP in 1939. Twelve Cincinnati Reds players are in the Hall of Fame wearing Reds caps.&nbsp;The 1970s were a dominant decade for the Reds. Nicknamed the Big Red Machine, the Reds were led by one of the bestand most renowned lineups in baseball history. Between 1970-1977, Reds players won six National League MVP awards.Joe Morgan (1975, 1976) and Johnny Bench (1970, 1972) took home two a piece and Pete Rose (1973) and George Foster (1977) as the other winners. This run of MVP winners showcases how impressive those Reds teams were. the team won five National League Western Division titles, four National League pennants, and two World Series titles.The team's combined record from 1970-1976 was 683 wins and 443 losses, an average of nearly 98 wins per season.More recently, the Reds have experienced a renaissance in the same vein of those championship squads. Already, Joey Votto, the National League MVP winner in 2010 and second baseman Brandon Phillips have established themselves as two of the greatest infielders in the team's history. With a young foundation and a stellar group of pitchers, these Reds look to channel the success of the 1970s.&nbsp;You can vote or rerank who you think are the greatest Cincinnati Reds of all time. If there's someone missing from the list, feel free to add him.&nbsp;

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How many celebrities named Jeff can you think of? The famous Jeffs and Jeffreys below have many different professions, including notable actors named Jeff, famous musicians named Jeff, and even comedians named Jeffrey.

Jeff Bridges is certainly one of the most famous Jeffs on this list. One of the famous actors named Jeff, he began his career&nbsp;in 1951&#39;s The Company She Keeps when he was less than two years old. He went on to star in such classics as The Last Picture Show, Iron Man, and, of course, The Big Lebowski. Jeff Goldblum, Jeff Daniels, and Jeffrey Wright are all famous American actors named Jeff.&nbsp;

Another of the famous people with the first name Jeff is Jeff Beck. He famously joined Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page in The Yardbirds in the mid-sixties and went on to have a successful solo career. He also recorded with such legends as Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, and Jon Bon Jovi.

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The best pitchers in Washington Nationals&nbsp;history are all part of a long legacy of stellar pitching that stretches back to the beginnings of the franchise, when the team began as the Montreal Expos. Whether they were starters who became a key part of a winning pitching rotation or relievers who filled out the back end of the pitching staff, all of these players have been integral to the Nationals becoming a successful franchise.

Former stars like Steve Rogers and Dennis Martinez&nbsp;appear below, as well as&nbsp;Hall of Fame&nbsp;starting pitcher like Pedro Martinez and multiple Cy Young winner Max Scherzer. Of course, there is Stephen Strasburg, who began his career as part of the Nationals&nbsp;roster.

So vote up the top pitchers in Expos and Nationals history. Help choose the players who contributed the most to the franchise over the years and those who helped the team win games when it mattered.

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The best players to wear 41&nbsp;as their jersey numbers are sprinkled across all major sports. It has been a popular jersey number for decades with success of athletes across the board.&nbsp;Top NFL players&nbsp;with number 41&nbsp;jerseys include Arnie Herber&nbsp;and Eugene Robinson, all Hall of Fame-level players whose career highlights are among the&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-greatest-moments-in-super-bowl-history/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest moments in football history</a>.&nbsp;

Basketball stars have had success with the number as well with Dirk Nowitzki and Wes Unseld&nbsp;thriving with the number 41&nbsp;in the NBA. Baseball and hockey aren&rsquo;t too far behind with quite a few superstars, like Tom Seaver&nbsp;and Jaroslav Hal&aacute;k, rocking the number in MLB and NHL history, respectively.

Check out the list of famous athletes who wore 41&nbsp;and help decide who deserves to rank the highest for wearing this iconic jersey number. Vote up your favorite athletes to wear the number 41.

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