Brandon Morrow Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Brandon Morrow.
Injury Updates: Morrow, Cubs, Chapman, McFarland, Liberatore
2018/09/injury-updates-morrow-heyward-schwarber-chapman-mcfarland-liberatore.htmlThe Cubs got some good news on Brandon Morrow today, as the closer felt good after throwing a 19-pitch simulated game. … (The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and the Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan were among those who reported the news.) Morrow hasn't pitched since July 15 due to biceps inflammation, and as recently as 10 days ago, manager Joe Maddon expressed some doubt that Morrow would be able to pitch again this season.
Central Notes: Baez, Miller, Morrow, Kang, Kuhl
2018/09/central-notes-baez-miller-morrow-kang-kuhl.htmlA compelling postseason effort last year from Brandon Morrow was no doubt fresh on the collective mind of the Cubs organization when it signed him to be the team's next closer. … Though Morrow has been outstanding, he's now dealing with arm issues and seemingly facing a tougher path back than Miller.
Latest On Brandon Morrow
2018/09/latest-on-brandon-morrow.htmlWhile the Cubs aren't giving up hope that closer Brandon Morrow will make it back to the majors this year, manager Joe Maddon did not paint a terribly optimistic picture in comments to reporters including MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. … The club picked up Brandon Kintzler and Jesse Chavez, but did not land a pitcher who'd clearly function as a replacement.
Cubs Health Updates: Darvish, Chatwood, Morrow, Duensing
2018/08/cubs-health-updates-darvish-chatwood-morrow-duensing.htmlAnother major recent open-market signee, Brandon Morrow, has performed as hoped when he has been available. … He'll be replaced on the roster by Dillon Maples, for the time being, with Alec Mills set to come up to start tomorrow.
Injury Notes: Shoemaker, Cubs, Ozuna, Pineda, Villanueva
2018/08/injury-notes-shoemaker-cubs-ozuna-pineda-villanueva.htmlThere's less certainty regarding closer Brandon Morrow, Muskat continues, explaining that the right-hander is headed for more tests on his ailing right biceps Friday and isn't expected to return until September. … Morrow has been sidelined since mid-July.
Cubs Place Brandon Morrow On 10-Day DL
2018/07/cubs-place-brandon-morrow-on-10-day-dl.htmlThe Cubs have placed closer Brandon Morrow on the 10-day disabled list with inflammation in his right biceps. … Morrow hit the DL earlier this year owing to lower back tightness, but that was only a brief stint.
Injury Notes: Morrow, Adams, Franchy, Acuna, Folty
2018/06/cubs-brandon-morrow-disabled-list-back-spasms.htmlThe Cubs announced Wednesday that they've placed closer Brandon Morrow on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to June 17. … While that's the organizational hope, however, the team won't use right-hander Brandon McCarthy in relief until there's greater certainty about the availability of Foltynewicz, who is on the shelf due to a minor triceps issue.
Epstein On Free Agency, Morrow, Core
2018/01/epstein-on-free-agency-morrow-core.htmlThough it has undeniably been a slow winter, the Cubs have been among the more active organizations in baseball, signing Tyler Chatwood, Brandon Morrow, Steve Cishek and Brian Duensing all to multi-year deals. … Though he dishes on several moves, his comments on the Morrow signing seem particularly worthy of further exploration.
Cubs Notes: Epstein, Davis, Bullpen, Schwarber, Arrieta, Ohtani, Stanton
2017/12/cubs-notes-epstein-davis-bullpen-schwarber-arrieta-ohtani-stanton.htmlEpstein alluded to the team's agreement with Brandon Morrow without officially making a confirmation, saying the Cubs were "pretty close" to the signing.
Cubs Sign Brandon Morrow
2017/12/cubs-nearing-deal-with-brandon-morrow.htmlSUNDAY: The Cubs have reportedly agreed to a contract with free agent reliever Brandon Morrow, pending physical. … Morrow, a Wasserman client, will be guaranteed two years and $21MM if the contract is finalized.
NL News & Rumors: Giants, Stanton, Moustakas, Cards, D-backs
2017/12/nl-news-rumors-giants-stanton-moustakas-cards-d-backs.htmlThe Cardinals have had talks with the agents for relievers Addison Reed and Brandon Morrow, according to Derrick Goold of the St.
Latest On Cubs’ Bullpen Targets
2017/11/cubs-trade-rumors-zach-britton-brandon-morrow-addison-reed.htmlRather, they've landed on free-agent righty Brandon Morrow as one potential ninth-inning option and will also monitor the market for former White Sox/D-backs/Mets closer Addison Reed in free agency, according to Mooney. … Chicago got an up-close look at Morrow in the National League Championship Series as he made four practically unblemished appearances against them (4 2/3 innings, one hit, one walk, no runs, seven strikeouts).
Free Agent Rumors: Holland, Bruce, LoMo, Hosmer, Morrow, Ichiro
2017/11/free-agent-rumors-holland-bruce-lomo-hosmer-morrow-ichiro.htmlRight-hander Brandon Morrow also appeared on MLB Network Radio today, stating that "all things being equal," he'd prefer to return to the Dodgers (Twitter link, with audio). … Morrow specified that at age 33, he'd prefer to sign with a contending team, noting that he doesn't necessarily care about pitching as a closer versus pitching in a setup capacity.
NL Central Notes: Cozart, Cubs, Cardinals
2017/10/nl-central-notes-cozart-cubs-cardinals.htmlGoold notes that the Cardinals have had interest in Brandon Morrow on multiple occasions in the past and notes that he could well be a target if the Cardinals ultimately decide to pursue multiple arms and have a competition for the ninth inning next spring.
NL West Notes: Morrow, Holland, Rockies, Giants
2017/10/nl-west-notes-morrow-holland-rockies-giants.htmlBrandon Morrow has been a dominant force out of the Dodgers' bullpen in both the regular season and postseason, though his injury history adds intrigue to his free agent case this winter, the New York Post's Joel Sherman writes. … In a nod to Morrow's arm health, the Dodgers were careful with the right-hander's workload throughout the season, but the veteran has now become a workhorse in the playoffs, appearing in 11 of the team's 12 postseason games.
World Series Notes: Morton, Morrow, Gurriel
2017/10/world-series-notes-morton-morrow-gurriel.htmlAnthony Slater of The Athletic (subscription required and recommended) tells the story of Brandon Morrow, a reliever-turned-starter-turned-reliever-again from Rohnert Park, California. … 45 stellar regular-season appearances later, Morrow had earned a spot at the back of the Dodgers' bullpen, thanks in part to a career-high 97.8 average fastball velocity that propelled him to a 10.31 K/9 mark and a 1.55 FIP.
World Series Notes: Data, Granderson, Hill, Turner, Hinch, Roberts
2017/10/world-series-notes-data-granderson-hill-turner-hinch-roberts.htmlDodgers reliever Brandon Morrow, in the midst of a breakout season, chats with Plunkett about the Dodgers' presentation of data and how it's helped to turn his career around. … "The way that they take those numbers and present them simply is a big deal – because a lot of those numbers can be overwhelming and confusing, to be honest," says Morrow.
Rosenthal’s Latest: Dodgers, Morrow, Astros, Mets, Yankees
2017/07/trade-rumors-dodgers-astros-mets-salary.htmlOne tweet from Rosenthal a couple of days ago that flew under our radar: the Dodgers are open to dealing either Brandon Morrow or Sergio Romo to create an opening for the potential addition of a lefty reliever. … While Romo's numbers look decidedly unappealing despite a promising strikeout rate -- 6.12 ERA, 11.2 K/9, 4.3 BB/9, 2.5 HR/9 -- Morrow has been quietly excellent in an admittedly small sample.
Dodgers Place Alex Wood On DL, Select Contract Of Brandon Morrow
2017/05/dodgers-place-alex-wood-on-dl-select-contract-of-brandon-morrow.htmlIn a corresponding move, the Dodgers have selected the contract of veteran right-hander Brandon Morrow, shifting fellow righty Brock Stewart to the 60-day DL to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. … Morrow, 32, has an unsightly 5.71 ERA through his first 17 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season, but his secondary stats are more encouraging; the 10-year veteran has posted a strong 17-to-4 K/BB ratio and a 55.7 percent ground-ball rate.
Dodgers To Sign Brandon Morrow
2017/01/dodgers-to-sign-brandon-morrow.html8:12pm: The Dodgers have agreed to a minor-league deal with righty Brandon Morrow, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter). … 8:23pm: Morrow will earn at a $1.25MM annual rate for any time spent in the majors, per Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times (via Twitter).
Minor MLB Transactions: 8/7/16
2016/08/minor-mlb-transactions-8716-2.htmlThe Padres have selected the contract of hard-throwing righty Brandon Morrow, tweets Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune. … The 32-year-old Morrow has pitched more than 80% of his 768 2/3 career big-league innings as a starter, but he's set to relieve for the Padres after being out of the big leagues for over a year due to shoulder trouble.
Injury Notes: Alvarez, d’Arnaud, E-Rod, Angels, Minor, DeSclafani, Morrow
2016/05/injury-notes-alvarez-darnaud-eduardo-rodriguez-angels-minor-desclafani-morrow-spangenberg-tyson-ross.htmlNews was less positive on some recovering Padres, as MLB.com's AJ Cassavell writes that righty Brandon Morrow and infielder Cory Spangenberg have both suffered setbacks. … Morrow is experiencing fatigue in his surgically repaired shoulder, and it's not clear when he'll be able to resume throwing.
Article XX(B) Free Agents Update: Tuesday
2016/03/article-xxb-free-agents-update-tuesday-3.htmlThe Padres appear set to pay Brandon Morrow the $100K retention bonus to remain with the organization, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune tweets. … Morrow, 31, still needs to stretch out after getting a late start this spring.
NL Notes: McCutchen, Rockies, Morrow, D-Backs, Mattingly
2016/02/pirates-andrew-mccutchen-extension-talk.htmlBrandon Morrow tells Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune that he probably could've secured a big league deal elsewhere this winter, as he had "soft offers" of Major League deals from other clubs, but he wanted to remain with the Padres and "wasn't afraid" to take a minor league deal with an invite to camp. … Morrow didn't specify exactly what he meant with that explanation -- verbal willingness by other teams to explore big league deals, perhaps -- but he went on to explain to Lin that he thinks highly of San Diego's training staff, team doctors and strength coaches.
NL West Notes: Tomas, Padres, Matsuda, Ottavino, Story
2015/12/padres-seeking-shortstop-top-priority.htmlLin also spoke with Preller about the team's surprising Major League deal for career minor-leaguer Buddy Baumann, and Preller also told him that Brandon Morrow will be competing for a rotation job rather than a bullpen spot this spring.