One-time All-Star LHP J.A. Happ retires

Veteran lefty

has retired after spending parts of 15 seasons in the major leagues. The 39-year-old discussed his career, his journey to pro ball and his decision to step away from the game in an appearance on the Heart Strong Podcast with Jessica Lindberg.

Happ acknowledges that he went “back and forth for pretty much the whole winter” trying to determine whether he wanted to return for another season, going through his…