Twins Sign Carlos Correa
2022/03/twins-sign-carlos-correa.htmlCorrea turned heads by hiring Hollywood talent agency William Morris Endeavor to represent him in Sept. … March 19: Correa's deal includes a limited no-trade clause this season, which becomes a full no-trade clause in 2023 and 2024 if he chooses to opt in to those contract years, per Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY (via Twitter).
Could The Guardians Be A Dark Horse For Matt Olson?
2022/02/could-the-guardians-be-a-dark-horse-for-matt-olson.htmlThe same is true of the team's starting depth, as the roster currently has Shane Bieber, Cal Quantrill, Zach Plesac, Aaron Civale, Triston McKenzie, Sam Hentges, Logan Allen, Eli Morgan, Cody Morris, Tobias Myers and Konnor Pilkington as potentials for the rotation. … One of the most obvious candidates to be dealt as part of any cost-cutting moves has been Matt Olson.
Carlos Correa Switches Agencies, Hires Boras Corporation
2022/01/carlos-correa-switches-agencies-hires-boras-corporation.htmlCorrea had previously been represented by William Morris Endeavor. … Going into the offseason, Correa was widely considered to be part of a two-headed top of the free agent class, along with Corey Seager.
MLBPA Takes Issue With Endeavor’s Purchase Of Minor League Affiliates
2022/01/mlbpa-takes-issue-with-endeavors-purchase-of-minor-league-affiliates.htmlThe William Morris Endeavor Agency (WME) has made fairly rapid strides in MLB player representation over the past two years. … Last month, Endeavor also announced the purchase of a handful of minor league teams, including the Triple-A affiliates of the Cubs, Yankees, Braves and Cardinals (report via Business Wire).
40-Man Roster Roundup
2021/11/40-man-roster-roundup-2.htmlAdded to roster: Tyler Freeman, Steven Kwan, Bryan Lavastida, Cody Morris, Jhonkensy Noel, Richie Palacios, Konnor Pilkington, Bryan Rocchio, Jose…… This evening marked the deadline for teams to add Rule 5 draft-eligible players to their 40-man rosters.
Guardians Designate Seven Players For Assignment
2021/11/guardians-designate-seven-players-for-assignment.htmlAlso added to the 40-man roster are Brayan Rocchio, Richie Palacios, Steven Kwan, Jose Tena, Cody Morris, Bryan Lavastida, Konnor Pilkington and Jhonkensy Noel. … Cleveland also added a whopping 10 players to the 40-man roster, headlined by top prospects Tyler Freeman and George Valera.
Mets Name Billy Eppler General Manager
2021/11/mets-offer-gm-billy-eppler-angels-yankees.htmlEppler, two months ago, had accepted a position with William Morris Endeavor -- a well-known talent representation company in Hollywood that has recently branched out into baseball representation. … 18: The Mets have announced the hiring of Eppler on a four-year deal, as expected.
Latest On Mets’ Front Office Targets
2021/11/latest-on-mets-front-office-targets.htmlTwo months ago, it was revealed that Eppler had joined the William Morris Endeavor agency as a business partner.
Former Angels GM Billy Eppler Joins WME Agency
2021/09/billy-eppler-former-angels-gm-wme-agency.htmlFormer Angels general manager Billy Eppler has joined the William Morris Endeavor agency, reports FanSided's Robert Murray (Twitter link). … Whether Eppler will directly represent players moving forward or will work with the agency's player representatives in another capacity remains…
Minor MLB Transactions: 6/19/21
2021/06/minor-mlb-transactions-6-19-21.htmlEarlier this week, the Giants purchased the contract of right-hander Akeel Morris from the independent Long Island Ducks, as announced via the Ducks' Twitter feed. … The Rangers have outrighted left-hander Hyeon-Jong Yang to Triple-A, the team announced.
The Most Stacked Lineup Of The Millennium Missed The Playoffs
2020/06/the-most-stacked-lineup-of-the-millennium-missed-the-playoffs.htmlThe rotation boasted legitimate arms in Woody Williams, Matt Morris, and less so, Brett Tomko. … That's five players who have proved capable of posting 5-6 WAR seasons.
More Than A Decade Of Mike Rizzo Trades
2020/04/more-than-a-decade-of-mike-rizzo-trades.htmlMorris, LHP Graham Hicks and OF Michael Burgess… His first roster matched the '08 outfit with a brutal 59-win effort.
NL Central Notes: Pirates, Reynolds, Newman, Cardinals, Goldschmidt, Flaherty
2020/02/nl-central-notes-pirates-reynolds-newman-cardinals-goldschmidt-flaherty.htmlThe bridge from Flaherty to Wainwright (to Chris Carpenter to Matt Morris) is a tangible reminder of the Cardinals' institutional success. … To do so, however, Bryan Reynolds and Kevin Newman will need to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump, writes Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Carlos Correa Hires New Representation
2019/09/carlos-correa-new-agent-alex-rodriguez-wme.htmlCorrea has parted ways with agent Greg Genske and is now being represented by talent agency William Morris Endeavor. … WME is not a baseball agency and does not even have a MLBPA-certified agent at present, although WME agent Jon Rosen is in the process of being certified by the union, Feinsand adds.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Stroman, Astros, Harper, Pirates, Mets, Tulo
2019/06/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-stroman-astros-harper-pirates-mets-tulo.htmlJoker Mag interviews former major league pitcher Jim Morris, aka "The Rookie."…
NL Central Notes: Cardinals, Senzel, Cubs Comeback
2019/02/nl-central-notes-cardinals-senzel-cubs-comeback.htmlEven Jim Morris, made famous by Dennis Quaid in Disney's The Rookie, was three years younger than Hagerty when he took his last/best shot at the bigs. … Louis Post-Dispatch quotes president of baseball operations John Mozeliak in stating that the team has accomplished much of what it set out to do this winter.
Minor MLB Transactions: 8/18/18
2018/08/minor-mlb-transactions-81818.htmlThe Angels announced that righty Akeel Morris has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake. … The Royals have selected right-hander Jake Newberry's contract from Triple-A Omaha and optioned fellow righty Jason Adam, per a team announcement.
MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Mazara, Matz, Paxton, Pham, Ramos
2018/08/mlb-daily-roster-roundup-mazara-matz-paxton-pham-ramos.htmlDesignated for assignment: RP Akeel Morris… Rhame was the 26th man for Thursday's double-header.
Angels Designate Akeel Morris For Assignment
2018/08/angels-designate-akeel-morris-for-assignment.htmlThe Angels announced that they've reinstated catcher Rene Rivera from the 60-day DL and opened a 40-man roster spot by designating right-hander Akeel Morris for assignment. … The Halos optioned catcher Jose Briceno to Triple-A to open room on the 25-man roster.
MLB Weekend Roster Roundup: Encarnacion, Ramirez, Sale, Skaggs
2018/08/mlb-weekend-roster-roundup-encarnacion-ramirez-sale-skaggs.htmlMorrison will undergo season-ending hip surgery. … Bass was outrighted off the 40-man roster.
MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Correa, Jansen, Rodney, Trout
2018/08/mlb-daily-roster-roundup-correa-jansen-rodney-trout.htmlPromoted: RP Akeel Morris… Activated from 10-Day DL: INF J.P.
MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Acuña, Buehler, Morrow, Ray
2018/06/mlb-daily-roster-roundup-acuna-buehler-morrow-ray.htmlOptioned: INF Nolan Fontana, RP Akeel Morris… Activated from 10-Day DL: OF Ronald Acuna Jr.
MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Cozart, Longoria, Mauer, Richards
2018/06/mlb-daily-roster-roundup-cozart-longoria-mauer-richards.htmlPromoted: RP Jake Jewell, RP Akeel Morris, RP Eduardo Paredes, RP Felix Pena… Kang was optioned to Triple-A.
Angels Place Garrett Richards, Nick Tropeano, Zack Cozart, Jim Johnson On 10-Day DL
2018/06/angels-place-garrett-richards-nick-tropeano-zack-cozart-jim-johnson-on-10-day-dl.htmlEduardo Paredes, Akeel Morris, and Jake Jewell will all come off of the Triple-A Salt Lake roster to join the club in Oakland. … It seems the team is likely to call upon John Lamb in the near-term, as Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register tweets that he's with the team (though not yet active).
Notable Trades In The Month Of June
2018/06/notable-trades-in-the-month-of-june-2.htmlRelief prospect Akeel Morris, who made up the return, ended up leaving Atlanta via the waiver wire. … The biggest "early" deadline deal of recent memory -- the 2014 swap that sent Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Cubs to the Athletics in exchange for Addison Russell, Billy McKinney, and Dan Straily -- didn't go through until the 4th of July.