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Brian Wilson attempting MLB comeback as beardless knuckleballer

If it takes a mid-life crisis for Brian Wilson to get back in the MLB, so be it. According to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports on Wednesday, the three-time All-Star reliever is attempting to resume his pitching career as a knuckleballer. Brown also shared …

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Brian Wilson planning on MLB comeback next season

If you missed seeing Brian Wilson’s bearded face this season, don’t worry: the eccentric relief pitcher may soon be back in MLB. Yahoo Sports’ Tim Brown reports that Wilson will begin working out and throwing soon with the intention …

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Brian Wilson look-alike fan goes a little overboard reacting to calls (Video)

Brian Wilson is one of the most unique-looking players in MLB, so it makes sense that he would have some fans trying to copy his look. In fact, one showed up to Nationals Park on Monday to cheer him on during the Dodgers’ 4-0 loss to the …

Brian Wilson has custom Jordan cleats with kangaroos and a koala on them (Video)

Your browser does not support iframes. 28 Major League Baseball teams have yet to get their 2014 season underway. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks are not among them because they kicked things off last weekend in Australia in the the …

Brian Wilson adding knuckleball to his arsenal? (Video)

Your browser does not support iframes. Brian Wilson has always been known as a power pitcher. The Los Angeles Dodgers reliever has relied on a variety of fastballs and a slider to record 171 saves in his career, but he broke out an unfamiliar pitch …

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Brian Wilson, Dodgers reportedly close on one-year deal

Brian Wilson and the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly are close on agreeing to a one-year deal that would keep the bearded relief pitcher in LA. Wilson was said to be a strong possibility for the Detroit Tigers, but they signed Joe Nathan instead. Now …

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Brian Wilson can’t sign with Yankees because he won’t shave his beard

The New York Yankees have a rule that prevents players from wearing long hair and/or facial hair. That rule might be an irritant for some who desire to wear long hair or a beard, but once they see how much money the Yankees are offering them, they …

Brian Wilson: I got my World Series ring, issue is squashed

Brian Wilson confronted San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer last week following a game between his new team and old one over his 2012 World Series ring, but he says he finally got the ring and that the issue is over. [Previously: Brian Wilson …

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Brian Wilson reportedly confronted Giants CEO Larry Baer over World Series ring

Brian Wilson and the Los Angeles Dodgers were in San Francisco on Thursday night to take on the Giants in an eventual 4-3 loss. The Dodgers have already clinched the NL West and are thinking about winning a championship, but Wilson appeared to have …

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Vin Scully: Brian Wilson’s beard reminded me of Smith Brothers cough drops

Vin Scully truly is one of a kind. The legendary Dodgers announcer regularly brings up the level of sports broadcasting with his combination of historical references, poetic language, and masterful storytelling. On Monday night, the 85-year-old …

Brian Wilson has a crazy mohawk going

Brian Wilson was activated by the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this week after missing more than 16 months of Major League action. The last time he pitched in a game was April 12, 2012, so he has had ample time to grow his infamous beard to a more …

Brian Wilson reportedly offered $1 million to shave his beard

What would Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brian Wilson be without the beard? Wilson’s insane facial hair became a symbol of the San Francisco Giants’ success since he stepped into the team’s closer role in 2008. It has been featured on …

Brian Wilson reportedly being called up by Dodgers

As if the Los Angeles Dodgers weren’t already good enough, not their bullpen is about to get better. FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports that the Dodgers are going to activate Brian Wilson on Monday. Wilson has not pitched in the majors …

Brian Wilson thanks Giants fans after signing with Dodgers

Few players were more strongly associated with the San Francisco Giants over the past several seasons than Brian Wilson. The oddball closer was drafted by the organization in 2003 and was a member of the team’s bullpen from 2006-2012. He …

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Brian Wilson reportedly showed ‘terrific stuff’ during pitching session

Free agent reliever Brian Wilson has not pitched in a regular season game in over a year. He underwent Tommy John Surgery 15 months ago and is just now starting to show signs of getting back near full strength. On Monday, Wilson threw a session off a …

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Brian Wilson attempting pitching comeback

Brian Wilson went from being one of the most omnipresent figures in baseball to a total non-factor the past two years. It’s been months since anyone had seen or heard from the former All-Star closer. But it might not be much longer before we …

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