US EditionKike Hernandez and Corey Seager's wives, Justin Turner & others send messages to Ross Stripling after ex-Dodgers star announces retirement
- Ross Stripling, a right-handed pitcher, announced his retirement on Monday, May 5, 2025, about six weeks after being released by the Kansas City Royals.
- After signing with the Royals in late February, Stripling struggled during spring training, giving up 14 runs over eight innings in five appearances, leading to his release in late March.
- He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, and Oakland Athletics, making 248 appearances with a 40-54 record and 4.17 career ERA.
- In 2018, Stripling earned All-Star honors while pitching for the Dodgers, finishing the season with an 8-6 record and a 3.02 ERA. He then achieved the best performance of his career in 2022 with the Blue Jays, recording 10 wins and a 3.01 ERA.
- Reflecting on his career, Stripling expressed surprise at the incredible journey and moments he experienced, signing off his retirement message affectionately as "Chicken Strip," a nickname from his playing days.
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Pitcher Ross Stripling, aka 'Chicken Strip,' is retiring after nearly a decade in the majors
Ross Stripling is calling it a career. The veteran pitcher has announced his retirement. Stripling made the decision about six weeks after the Kansas City Royals released him following a monthlong tryout during spring training.
Kike Hernandez and Corey Seager's wives, Justin Turner & others send messages to Ross Stripling after ex-Dodgers star announces retirement
Former MLB pitcher Ross Stripling announced his retirement on Monday. He last pitched in 2024 for the Athletics, formerly the Oakland Athletics, and had a disappointing season.
Former Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling announces big career decision
Former Los Angeles Dodgers draft pick Ross Stripling announced his retirement on Monday. The right-hander played professionally for 13 seasons after being drafted by the Dodgers in the fifth round in 2002. “After 13 seasons and full of tremendous pride and gratitude, it’s time to hang up the cleats. I never could have imagined the experiences and memories I’d be a part of,” Stripling wrote in his retirement announcement shared on social media. “…
Former MLB All-Star pitcher announces his retirement
Apr 3, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling (68) throws against the San Francisco Giants in the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports A former MLB All-Star has decided to call it a career. Veteran pitcher Ross Stripling issued a statement via social media on Monday announcing that he has retired from baseball. “After 13 seasons and full of tremendous pride and grati…
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