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Daniel Bard announces his retirement from Major League Baseball

Fansided | July 20, 2025

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The former Tar Heel is now retiring for a second time, this one appearing to be for good.

Aug 16, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard (52) pitches in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Back in 2017, the former UNC baseball standout stepped away from the game, a move that he thought was for good. However, that passion for the sport of baseball came flowing back into his body, ultimately landing him back on a Major League mound in 2020.

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