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Rich Hill is still planning to pitch this season

Rich Hill continues to throw in hopes of signing soon, he tells Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo adds that multiple teams — including one from the AL East that is not the Red Sox — have shown interest in the 45-year-old lefty.

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Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Pitcher Looking to Pitch for 21st Season

Former Los Angeles Dodgers fan-favorite pitcher Rich Hill could star in an Energizer Battery commercial at this point in his career. The 45-year-old just keeps going and going and according to recent reports, he's aiming for a 21st season in Major League Baseball.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Red Sox Fan-Favorite Eyeing Return To Big Leagues In 2025

It has felt like the offseason has flown by and now we are just a few weeks away from Spring Training. Pitchers and catchers will start to report to Spring Training around mid-February and it sounds like one former member of the Boston Red Sox is still looking for an opportunity.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21

Rich Hill, Jesse Chavez still plan to pitch in 2025

Veteran pitchers Rich Hill and Jesse Chavez are 45 and 41 years young, respectively, and both recently told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that they intend to pitch in 2025.

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How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 25

Ex-Red Sox Fan-Favorite Hoping To Continue Big League Career

One former member of the Boston Red Sox is hoping to keep his career going. Veteran pitcher Rich Hill is a 20-year big league veteran and will be 45 years old by the time the 2025 Major League Baseball season gets here.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Veteran pitcher Rich Hill opens up about potential future in MLB

Free agent left-hander Rich Hill is representing the United States in the Premier12 tournament, scheduled to start Thursday night’s game. But he’s open to returning to Major League Baseball in 2025, which would be his age-45 season.

New report links star OF Juan Soto to Yankees rival

Pair of AL East clubs to meet with Juan Soto

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MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 10

Red Sox Release Veteran Hurler; Should Brewers Pursue For Postseason Depth?

The Milwaukee Brewers have an opportunity to add a veteran to their pitching staff to bolster their roster for the postseason. The Brewers' success this season is partially thanks to select players stepping up and outperforming their expectations.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 10

Red Sox Fan-Favorite Officially Released; Will He Get Another Opportunity?

The Boston Red Sox recently made a move to add some pitching depth. Boston's bullpen has struggled since the All-Star break so the Red Sox looked for a way to add some depth.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Red Sox release veteran pitcher Rich Hill after brief stint

The veteran southpaw can latch on elsewhere for the final few weeks of the regular season. Since he’d be signing after the start of September, he will not be eligible for this year’s postseason if he continues playing.

Red Sox designate once-promising infielder for assignment

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 6

Red Sox designate Rich Hill, 44, for assignment

The Boston Red Sox designated left-hander Rich Hill -- at 44 the oldest player in the major leagues -- for assignment on Friday and promoted one of their top pitching prospects in right-hander Luis Guerrero.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6

Red Sox unceremoniously end 44-year-old’s comeback attempt

Rich Hill’s valiant attempt at a comeback ended after the Boston Red Sox decided to move on.

The most unexpected MLB pitchers who threw a no-hitter or perfect game

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Red Sox moving on from 44-year-old southpaw who had brief moment

The Boston Red Sox are moving on from 44-year-old lefty Rich Hill.

Red Sox slide indicative of bigger issues

Yankees GM defends sticking with struggling outfielder over top prospect

A new curse? Aaron Judge slumping since appearance on children's show

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The '1986 Boston Red Sox roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 4

Beloved Red Sox Veteran Hurler 'Could Be Saying Goodbye,' Per Insider

The Boston Red Sox recently made a move to add more veteran depth. Boston is fighting for a playoff spot and has been thin in the bullpen and responded by reuniting with veteran fan-favorite Rich Hill.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Sports Journal / August 30

Red Sox still sputtering, grounded by Blue Jays again even as Rich Hill rides in to the rescue

Much like the Fenway Park video board in center field for most of the night on Thursday, the Red Sox’s playoff hopes are flickering. Here's the thing about something that’s flickering.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 29

Watch: Rich Hill fans first batter in return to MLB mound

Watch: Rich Hill strikes out first batter faced in return to MLB mound

Boston Red Sox reliever Rich Hill may be 44 years old but he's a crafty 44 years old.

Red Sox pitcher who was waived elects free agency

Former All-Star's possible return could boost playoff chances for Red Sox

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The best MLB closers of all time

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 22

44-year-old pitcher explains decision to join Red Sox for fourth time

Rich Hill recently explained to Rob Bradford of the "Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast" how he heard about the Red Sox's interest in yet another reunion with him.

Red Sox release veteran 1B

Jarren Duran's four hits power Red Sox to win over Astros

The most unexpected MLB pitchers who threw a no-hitter or perfect game

The '2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / July 25

44-year-old Rich Hill is trying to make an MLB comeback

19-year MLB veteran Rich Hill looked like he might be done pitching, but the 44-year-old is now eyeing an MLB comeback.

Every MLB pitcher in the 3,000-strikeout club

The 'Active pitchers with at least one 200-K season' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 7, 2024

MLB's oldest player 'definitely interested' in returning to Red Sox for fourth stint

Could the Red Sox turn to MLB's oldest player for rotation help?

Red Sox in 'advanced talks' on extension with pitcher

Former All-Star catcher retires

Ex-Braves playoff hero joins division rival

White Sox exec reiterates team's stance on Dylan Cease

What are realistic expectations for Royals after busy offseason?

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 10, 2023

Pirates' Rich Hill thinks MLB will make changes to pitch clock

Veteran Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Rich Hill has explained why he thinks MLB will make some adjustments to the polarizing pitch clock added for this season.

Mets ace Justin Verlander addresses issues with pitch clock

Rangers' Jacob deGrom could make spring debut Monday

Dodgers might be without All-Star pitcher to start the year

Andrew Painter the latest in growing list of top pitching prospect injuries

MLB commissioner reflects on anniversary of lockout ending