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Nick Markakis Retires After 15 Seasons With Orioles, Braves

After 15 major-league seasons with the Orioles and Braves, Nick Markakis is retiring from baseball.

Markakis revealed his plan to retire to The Athletic and said he intends to spend more time with his wife and three sons.

"I'm gonna be a stay-at-home dad. My wife is actually back working. She's enjoying herself, being a personal trainer. I'm just gonna take care of the house and take care of the boys," Markakis said. "I've missed so much over the years and sacrificed a lot. I think this is the least I can do for them.