Jeff Suppan has announced his retirement from baseball.

Suppan didn't pitch professionally this past season, but he purposely waited until 2 p.m. Pacific time on January 2 to make the announcement in order to honor his mother, who passed away at that exact time six years ago. The 39-year-old compiled a 140-146 record and a 4.70 ERA over 17 seasons in the majors. He'll likely be remembered best for his postseason contributions with the Cardinals in 2004 and 2006.

Jeff Suppan is considering running for congress.

Suppan has struggled to attract interest from major league teams this winter and may run as a Republican for the Ventura County-based 26th District in California if he doesn't get an offer soon. The 38-year-old right-hander posted a 5.28 ERA in 30 2/3 innings last season with the Padres.

Jeff Suppan has elected free agency.

Suppan was designated for assignment by the Padres last week after posting a 5.28 ERA in six starts this season. The 37-year-old right-hander will evidently attempt to continue his career elsewhere.

Padres designated RHP Jeff Suppan for assignment.

The move clears a spot for catcher Yasmani Grandal on the 40-man roster. Suppan was knocked around for six runs over five innings on Monday and holds a 5.28 ERA in six starts this year. It's possible this is the end of the road for the 37-year-old right-hander. The Padres have yet to announce his replacement in the rotation for Sunday.

Jeff Suppan was shelled for eight hits and five earned runs in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Suppan struggled from start to finish against his former team, yielding three runs in the first inning and another two before being pulled in the bottom of the fifth. The veteran righty is simply not a fantasy option.

Jeff Suppan surrendered four runs and walked five in five innings against the Angels on Friday.

With a 0/5 K/BB ratio, it's pretty remarkable that Suppan managed to give up just the four runs. He probably would have gotten knocked out of the park by a hotter offense.

Jeff Suppan kept the party going in Sunday's loss to the Phillies, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits in six innings of work.

He struck out one and walked none. It looked like the jig might be up after Suppan allowed a leadoff home run to Jimmy Rollins, but he settled down to toss his third straight strong outing since joining the Padres' rotation on May 2. As suggested by his absurd 4/4 K/BB ratio through 16 innings, Suppan won't keep up at anywhere near the rate he's been going, but making half of his starts in Petco Park, he's very much a must own in NL-only leagues.

Jeff Suppan moved to 2-0 for the Padres after allowing one run in five innings Tuesday against the Rockies.

Five relievers combined to make a one-run lead stand up, giving Suppan the win. We'd still recommend shying away from Suppan in NL-only leagues, but he certainly has been a nice stopgap for the Padres so far.

Padres purchased the contract of RHP Jeff Suppan from Triple-A Tucson.

He'll get the start Wednesday in place of Cory Luebke. Suppan, 37, hasn't pitched in the majors in a couple years and holds a 12.15 ERA and 3.00 WHIP in 6 2/3 innings this season at Tucson, so he can be avoided for fantasy purposes.

Jeff Suppan will be called up by the Padres to pitch Wednesday afternoon against the Brewers.

Cory Luebke is being skipped because of tightness in his left elbow. Suppan, 37, has posted a rough 12.15 ERA and 3.00 WHIP in 6 2/3 innings this season at Triple-A Tuscon and should be avoided like the plague in fantasy leagues.

Jeff Suppan (triceps) will throw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday.

The veteran right-hander has been rehabbing in Arizona after suffering a triceps injury during spring training. He'll be assigned to Triple-A Tucson once he's healthy.

Padres reassigned RHP Jeff Suppan to minor league camp.

The Padres also reassigned right-handers Casey Kelly and Joe Wieland and Casey Kelly and first baseman-outfielder Matt Clark to minor league camp. Suppan, Kelly and Wieland are all expected to open the season in the rotation with Triple-A Tucson.

Jeff Suppan was sidelined with a triceps injury in his last start and is out indefinitely.

Suppan signed a minor league contract with the Padres the winter after missing the entire 2011 season. The 37-year-old will serve as insurance for the starting rotation.

Padres signed RHP Jeff Suppan to a minor league contract.

He'll also get a spring training invite. Suppan didn't throw a pitch in the majors last season, but had a 4.78 ERA and 94/51 K/BB ratio over 165 2/3 innings with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate. The 37-year-old owns a 4.69 ERA over 16 seasons in the majors. He'll serve as insurance for the starting rotation.

Corey Brock of MLB.com reports that the Padres will sign right-hander Jeff Suppan to a minor league contract.

Suppan, 37, had a 4.78 ERA and 94/51 K/BB ratio over 165 2/3 innings with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate last season. He had a 5.06 ERA between Brewers and Cardinals in 2010 and is likely to serve as organizational depth for San Diego.

Royals signed RHP Jeff Suppan to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Omaha.

Suppan was released by the Giants at the end of spring training after posting a 5.50 ERA across 18 Cactus League innings. He'll serve as depth for Kansas City.

Giants released RHP Jeff Suppan.

The Giants were pleased with his performance this spring, despite a 5.50 ERA and 5/4 K/BB ratio over 18 innings, but they just couldn't find room for him on their Opening Day roster. He'll attempt to keep his career alive elsewhere.

Giants signed RHP Jeff Suppan to a minor league contract.

Suppan still has to make the team out of spring training to trigger his $1 million salary, and that's not going to be an easy feat. The Giants are already locked into five rotation candidates and they don't necessarily have an opening in the bullpen. On top of that, Suppan posted a miserable 5.06 ERA and 1.56 WHIP last season and turned 36 years old earlier this month.

According to Andrew Baggarly of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants are close to signing Jeff Suppan to a minor league contract.

The deal would reportedly pay Suppan $1 million if he makes the team and includes an opt-out clause in late-March if he is not on the Opening Day roster. The 36-year-old Suppan had a 5.06 ERA last season, but at least finished strong as a member of the Cardinals, posting a 3.84 ERA over 70 1/3 innings after joining the team in June. He would function as insurance for the starting rotation in San Francisco.

Jeff Suppan hurled six scoreless innings as the Cardinals beat the Rockies.

Suppan was awful with the Brewers to start the season, but he finished strong with a 3.84 ERA in 15 appearances once joining the Cardinals. Suppan will be a free agent this winter and could be brought back as the Cardinals' fifth starter in 2011.