Chicago, United States, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - Anderson retires after 10 MLB seasons after 'too much pain'

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Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop and 2019 American League batting champion, announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Monday at age 33, saying he no longer enjoyed playing. The 10-season MLB veteran played for the Chicago White Sox from 2016-2023, Miami in 2024 and for the Los Angeles Angels last year until being released in May 2025. "The game brought a lot of good moments but also brought a lot of pain," Anderson said in......

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