Angelos Family Reportedly Battling Over Control Of Orioles
2022/06/angelos-family-reportedly-battling-over-control-of-orioles.htmlBoth men are the sons of 92-year-old Peter Angelos, who was the principal investor of a group that purchased the franchise in 1993.
Offseason In Review: Milwaukee Brewers
2022/04/offseason-in-review-milwaukee-brewers-14.htmlJason Alexander, Trevor Kelley, Jonathan Davis, Rex Brothers, Abraham Almonte, David Dahl, Jonathan Singleton, Tyler White, Moises Gomez, Garrett Whitley,…… The Brewers had an excellent regular season in 2021, going 95-67, winning the NL Central and making the postseason for a fourth straight year.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2022/04/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-14.htmlZach Davies, Matt Duffy, Sergio Alcantara, Eric Sogard, Robinson Chirinos, Rex Brothers… The Cubs made two big signings and added a ton of veterans on short-term deals as they attempt to move past their 2016 championship core.
CPBL’s CTBC Brothers Extend Jose De Paula
2022/02/cpbls-ctbc-brothers-extend-jose-de-paula.htmlThe CTBC Brothers of Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League have signed left-handed pitcher Jose De Paula to a two-year extension that will cover the 2022 and 2023 seasons. … The native of the Dominican Republic was originally signed by the Padres, making his affiliated debut in rookie ball as a 19-year-old back in 2007.
Recapping The CPBL’s International Player Signings
2022/01/recapping-the-cpbls-international-player-signings.htmlCTBC Brothers… Chinese Professional Baseball League teams are preparing for their spring camps, and the last several months have seen the CPBL's five clubs adding some familiar foreign-born names to their rosters.
CPBL’s CTBC Brothers Sign Francisco Pena
2022/01/cpbls-ctbc-brothers-sign-francisco-pena.htmlThe CTBC Brothers of Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League announced the signing of former big league catcher Francisco Pena (h/t to CPBL Stats). … It'll be the first experience in an Asian professional league for the 32-year-old, who has spent the past fifteen seasons in affiliated ball in the United States.
Ariel Miranda Re-Signs With KBO’s Doosan Bears
2021/12/ariel-miranda-re-signs-with-kbos-doosan-bears.htmlHe remained in Japan through the 2019 season before signing with the Chinatrust Brothers of the Taiwan-based Chinese Professional Baseball League for the 2020 season and the Doosan Bears for 2021. … Coming off a dominant season that saw him win the Korea Baseball Organization's Choi Dong-won Award (given annually to the best pitcher in the ten-team league), take home the league MVP award, and set a new KBO strikeout record, former Orioles and Mariners starter Ariel Miranda has re-signed with the Doosan Bears (via Yoo Jee-ho of Yonhap News).
Andrew Romine Announces Retirement
2021/12/andrew-romine-announces-retirement.htmlThe brothers played alongside one another for the first time in their professional lives. … The 34-year-old infielder played 11 years in the Majors, appearing in 609 big league games for the Angels, Tigers, Mariners, Rangers, and Cubs.
Brewers Sign Rex Brothers To Minor League Deal
2021/12/brewers-sign-rex-brothers-to-minor-league-deal.htmlThe Brewers have signed veteran left-handed reliever Rex Brothers to a minor league deal, per a team announcement. … Brothers, who turns 34 this month, signed a minor league deal with the Cubs in February and ended up having an up-and-down season.
Rex Brothers Elects Free Agency
2021/11/rex-brothers-elects-free-agency.htmlCubs left-hander Rex Brothers elected free agency after he was outrighted off Chicago's 40-man roster earlier this week, The Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro reports (Twitter link). … Since Brothers has been outrighted multiple times in his career, he had the right to become a free agent rather than accept the Cubs' assignment --- in fact, Brothers also opted for free agency almost exactly a year ago, after another outright off the Cubs' 40-man.
Jose Molina Won’t Return To Angels’ Coaching Staff In 2022
2021/10/jose-molina-angels-catching-coach-out-2022.htmlJose, like brothers Yadier and Bengie, was a fine big league catcher himself, spending parts of 15 years in the Majors -- including seven with the Halos. … The 46-year-old Molina joined the Angels organization as a minor league catching coordinator in 2015 and was added to the big league staff a couple years back.
CPBL’s CTBC Brothers Sign Shawn Morimando, Jose Valdez; Release Gabriel Ynoa
2021/10/cpbls-ctbc-brothers-sign-shawn-morimando.htmlTODAY: The additions of Morimando and Valdez will help make up for the loss of right-hander Gabriel Ynoa, who was released by the Brothers (hat tip again to CPBL Stats). … Ynoa has spent the last two seasons overseas, pitching in Japan in 2020 before inking a one-year deal with the Brothers last offseason.
Rockies Hire Bill Schmidt As General Manager
2021/10/rockies-hire-bill-schmidt-as-general-manager.htmlOwner Dick Monfort is known to be very loyal to his employees --- perhaps to a fault, as the team's insularity has been seen as a chief reason for the Rockies have had only five winning seasons since the Monfort brothers become majority owners in 2005. … The club also announced promotions of two other in-house executives.
Orioles Claim Zack Burdi
2021/08/orioles-claim-zack-burdi-waivers-white-sox.htmlUnfortunately for both Burdi brothers, injuries have severely impacted their development. … The Orioles have claimed right-hander Zack Burdi off waivers from the White Sox and designated lefty Ryan Hartman for assignment, per a team announcement.
White Sox Designate Zack Burdi For Assignment
2021/08/white-sox-dfa-zack-burdi-adam-engel-injured-list.htmlUnfortunately, both Burdi brothers have been repeatedly hindered by injuries. … The White Sox announced Monday that they have designated right-hander Zack Burdi for assignment to clear a spot for right-hander Mike Wright, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Charlotte.
The Twins Are One Of The Keys To The Trade Deadline
2021/07/the-twins-looming-deadline-decisions.html(As an aside, it'd be quite the fun story to see twin brothers co-closing games for a contending club. … If there was a 2019 Nationals-esque surge in this group, now would be the time to set it in motion.
Cubs Select Kyle Ryan, Designate Robert Stock
2021/06/cubs-select-kyle-ryan-designate-robert-stock.htmlHe'll be a fresh arm for a Chicago bullpen that also features three other lefties (Andrew Chafin, Brad Wieck, Rex Brothers), and Ryan will also contribute to a Cubs pitching staff that has prioritized keeping the ball on the ground this season. … The Cubs announced a trio of roster moves this morning, including the news that left-hander Kyle Ryan's contract has been selected from Triple-A.
Cubs Select Three Contracts, Designate Ildemaro Vargas
2021/03/cubs-select-three-contracts-designate-ildemaro-vargas.htmlThe Cubs announced that they have selected the contracts of left-hander Rex Brothers and infielders Eric Sogard and Matt Duffy. … It was expected that Sogard would make the team after yesterday's news that Nico Hoerner had been optioned to Triple-A, clearing the way for a Sogard/David Bote second base platoon.
Cubs Option Kyle Ryan
2021/03/cubs-option-kyle-ryan.htmlAs Ryan builds back up, his absence could open the door for Brad Wieck or non-roster southpaw Rex Brothers to make the team as a second lefty in David Ross' bullpen. … The Cubs have optioned lefty Kyle Ryan to Triple-A Iowa, the team announced amid a series of roster moves Friday.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2021/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-13.htmlCameron Maybin, Eric Sogard, Shelby Miller, Matt Duffy, Jose Lobaton, Pedro Strop, Adam Morgan, Joe Biagini, Rex Brothers, Robert Stock,…… The Cubs traded their ace while former core players left via free agency, and attempted to add value back with a slew of one-year free agent deals.
Hoyer Calls Bryant Trade Rumors “Inaccurate,” Says Cubs Expect To Sign A Reliever
2021/02/cubs-hoyer-kris-bryant-trade-rumors-inaccurate.htmlAdam Morgan, Joe Biagini and Rex Brothers give the Cubs some additional veteran options on non-roster deals, but it's pretty clear that the group could use some additional augmentation. … Hoyer left open the door for some potential minor league deals even after camp opens, and he more interestingly tipped his hand that the club could soon have another Major League free-agent signing to announce for the bullpen (via Wittenmyer).
Cubs Agree To Minor League Deals With Rex Brothers, Joe Biagini
2021/02/cubs-sign-rex-brothers-joe-biagini-nick-martini.htmlLeft-hander Rex Brothers, right-hander Joe Biagini, outfielder Nick Martini and corner infielder Patrick Wisdom have all joined the organization. … The Cubs have agreed to a handful of minor league pacts, Baseball America's Chris Hilburn-Trenkle reports in his latest minor transactions roundup.
International Transactions: 12/27/20
2020/12/international-transactions-122720.htmlThe CTBC Brothers of Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League are nearing an agreement with right-hander Gabriel Ynoa, reports Daniel Kim of ESPN (Twitter link). … The 27-year-old saw action in parts of three big league seasons with the Mets and Orioles, tossing a career-high 110.2 innings for Baltimore in 2019.
Doosan Bears Re-Sign Jose Miguel Fernandez, Sign Ariel Miranda
2020/12/doosan-bears-kbo-jose-miguel-fernandez-ariel-miranda.htmlThe Cuban-born southpaw got his start in the Cuban National Series back in 2007 and has since pitched in the Majors (with the Orioles and Mariners), Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (SoftBank Hawks) and most recently in Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League (CTBC Brothers). … The Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization announced that they've re-signed first baseman/designated hitter Jose Miguel Fernandez and signed left-hander Ariel Miranda (link via Jee-ho Yoo of South Korea's Yonhap News Agency).
Cubs Reinstate Three From IL; Rex Brothers Elects Free Agency
2020/11/rex-brothers-elects-free-agency-cubs.htmlCubs lefty Rex Brothers rejected an outright assignment after clearing waivers and has instead opted for free agency, tweets Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago. … The Cubs have also reinstated James Norwood, Manuel Rodriguez and Brad Wieck from the 45-day injured list, bringing their current 40-man roster to 34 players.