Minor MLB Transactions: 10/30/20
2020/10/minor-mlb-transactions-103020.htmlChicago also outrighted lefty Rex Brothers to Triple-A Iowa. … Royals left-hander Mike Montgomery and right-hander Kevin McCarthy cleared outright waivers and have elected free agency, reports Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com (Twitter link).
Gold Glove Nominees Announced
2020/10/gold-glove-nominees-announced.htmlBoth Gurriel brothers earned nominations this year, with the younger Lourdes (LF) joining perennial candidate Yuli (1B). … Moving to a metrics-based system, even for a year, certainly make for interesting television, especially since these awards can make an impact on arbitration cases.
Cubs Recall José Martínez, Option Josh Osich
2020/09/cubs-recall-jose-martinez-option-josh-osich.htmlThe Cubs are rostering Kyle Ryan and Rex Brothers along with Chafin as lefty options out of the pen, and…… Louis, but any memories of his abilities as a towering right-handed slugger dissipated quickly as he went hitless in his first six games as a Cub.
Cubs To Promote Justin Steele To Active Roster
2020/08/cubs-to-promote-justin-steele-to-active-roster.htmlSome extra southpaw depth is particularly necessary since Kyle Ryan and Rex Brothers, the two lefties in the relief corps, have both gotten off to a tough start. … 10:42AM: The Cubs announced Steele's promotion, and in a corresponding move, right-hander James Norwood was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 30) due to right shoulder inflammation.
Marlins’ Isan Diaz Opts Out Of 2020 Season
2020/08/marlins-isan-diaz-opts-out-of-2020-season.htmlI wish my brothers the best and look forward to taking the field again with them soon!!"… This has been a decision that I have discussed with my family, and I feel it’s the best one for me and my overall well-being.
Cubs Select Phegley & Brothers, Designate Robel Garcia; Zaguns Opts Out
2020/07/cubs-select-phegley-zaguns-opts-out.htmlCatcher Josh Phegley and reliever Rex Brothers both made the cut, so they'll be added to the 40-man roster. … To clear room, the Cubs announced several 40-man departures.
Five Potential Mets Buyers Submit Bids
2020/07/mets-rumors-steve-cohen-sale-alex-rodriguez-jennifer-lopez.htmlThe brothers carry a net worth even greater than that of Cohen -- a reported $14 billion -- and have interest in expanding their broad-reaching real estate and retail enterprise into New York in the near future. … All offers submitted today are preliminary, non-binding offers which can still be altered, Soshnick writes.
Cubs Announce Initial 60-Man Player Pool
2020/06/cubs-announce-initial-60-man-player-pool.htmlRex Brothers… However, players removed from a team's 60-man (for reasons unrelated to injury, suspension, etc.) must be exposed to other organizations via trade or waivers.
Third Bidder For Mets Emerges
2020/06/mets-sale-reuben-brothers-billionaires-london.htmlScott Soshnick of Variety reports that brothers David and Simon Reuben, whose combined estimated worth is a whopping $14 billion, are now "exploring" a bid. … The Reuben brothers, both in their mid- to late-70s, have built their empire through a series of real estate endeavors, investments in tech companies and in retail over in the United Kingdom.
Grading Jason Heyward’s Career (So Far)
2020/05/mlbtr-poll-has-jason-heyward-been-a-disappointment.htmlWe’ve got to stay positive and fight for your brothers. … Heyward was the 14th pick of the Braves in the 2007 draft, and the Georgia-raised outfielder's star continued to rise thereafter.
Which CPBL/KBO Team Are You Adopting?
2020/05/which-cpblkbo-team-are-you-adopting.htmlChinatrust Brothers: Esmil Rogers, Ariel Miranda, C.C. … But even without the full pageantry, there's a lot to enjoy -- bat flips, of course, being the best-known form of punctuation.
GM Trade History: Rockies’ Jeff Bridich
2020/03/gm-trade-history-rockies-jeff-bridich.htmlAcquired LHP Wander Cabrera from Cubs for LHP Rex Brothers… 2014-15 Offseason
Yoelkis Cespedes To Be Declared Free Agent
2020/03/yoelkis-cespedes-brother-yoenis-cespedes-free-agent-cuba.htmlThe brothers had to go roughly eight years without seeing one another. … Outfield prospect Yoelkis Cespedes, the younger half-brother of Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes, will be declared a free agent by Major League Baseball on March 18, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports (via Twitter).
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2020/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-12.htmlJason Kipnis, Brandon Morrow, Hernan Perez, Josh Phegley, Tyler Olson, Jason Adam, Ian Miller, Carlos Asuaje, Danny Hultzen, Rex Brothers,…… It was a winter marked by the Cubs' small-market division rivals outbidding them on low- to mid-tier free agents.
Cubs’ Brad Wieck Undergoes Cardiac Ablation Procedure
2020/02/cubs-brad-wieck-heart-procedure-cardiac-ablation.htmlThat could open the door for a non-roster invitee like Tyler Olson, Rex Brothers, Danny Hultzen or CD Pelham to get a look, although the Cubs could also just roll with a primarily right-handed relief corps early in the season as well. … The lefty didn't make his Cubs debut until being brought to the big leagues as a September call-up, but he gave the team some reason for optimism when he held opponents to four runs on two hits and four walks with 18 strikeouts in 10 innings (3.60 ERA, 2.71 FIP).
This Date In Transactions History: The James Shields Signing
2020/02/this-date-in-transactions-history-the-james-shields-signing.htmlPreller nabbed the Upton brothers (Justin and Melvin), two other high-profile hitters in Matt Kemp and Wil Myers and closer Craig Kimbrel. … We've reached the five-year anniversary of a free-agent signing whose effects are still being felt today.
Cubs Sign Danny Hultzen, Rex Brothers, Noel Cuevas
2020/01/cubs-sign-danny-hultzen-rex-brothers-noel-cuevas.htmlThe Cubs have minor-league deals lined up with southpaws Danny Hultzen and Rex Brothers as well as outfielder Noel Cuevas, per the latest minor-league deal log from Baseball America’s Chris Hilburn-Trenkle. … Hultzen had been dropped from the Chicago 40-man roster in December after making his long-awaited big-league debut late in 2019.
Quick Hits: Mets, Tigers, Kieboom, Bettis
2019/10/quick-hits-mets-tigers-kieboom-bettis.htmlKieboom, a former player with Georgia's collegiate team, will bring with him his clients/brothers Spencer and Carter, both of the Nationals, as well as Rangers minor league hurler Alex Speas, Royals lefty Richard Lovelady, Mets minor league pitcher Kevin Smith, and Reds rookie ball infielder Ivan Johnson. … Four players in the Tigers org were outrighted to the roster of the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, according to the International League transactions page.
Quick Hits: Lux, Morrison, Bogaerts
2019/08/quick-hits-lux-morrison-bogaerts.htmlA handshake deal was reached to sign both twins within the week, and though teams like the Yankees, Mariners, Braves, Astros, and Reds all tried to top Boston's offer, the Bogaerts brothers stuck to their initial agreement with the Red Sox. … The potential upside is obvious, as Lux is hitting .407/.493/.747 with 12 homers over 213 Triple-A plate appearances and clearly has nothing left to prove in the minors.
International Transactions: 6/13/19
2019/06/international-transactions-61319.htmlIn total, the O's spent $2.167MM since last July 2, despite a signing pool that both rose and shrunk rapidly after multiple trades and pursuits of such high-profile prospects as the Mesa brothers. … The Blue Jays signed Cuban right-hander Yosver Zulueta and Dutch right-handers Jiorgeny Casimiri and Sem Robberse in some late additions before the end of the 2018-19 international signing period, Sportsnet.ca's Shi Davidi writes.
Offseason In Review: New York Yankees
2019/04/offseason-in-review-new-york-yankees-11.htmlGio Gonzalez, Danny Coulombe, Ryan Lavarnway, Rex Brothers, Billy Burns, Drew Hutchison, Danny Farquhar… Bolstering a rotation that was rife with uncertainty following an up-and-down 2018 season was the Yankees' top priority in the 2018-19 offseason.
Offseason In Review: Miami Marlins
2019/03/offseason-in-review-miami-marlins-7.htmlThe club inked Cuban brothers Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. … The Marlins spun off their best-remaining player and back-filled with some low-cost veterans as their rebuilding effort continues to inch forward.
Agency Changes: Gurriels, Calhoun
2019/02/agency-changes-gurriels-calhoun.htmlBoth of the Gurriel brothers -- Yuli Gurriel of the Astros and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. … of the Blue Jays -- have hired Magnus Sports, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca (via Twitter).
Quick Hits: Arenado, Int’l Prospects, Jones, CarGo, Bauer, Storen, Marlins
2019/02/quick-hits-arenado-intl-prospects-jones-cargo-bauer-storen-marlins.htmlThese extra funds have already paid dividends, as the Marlins signed highly-touted Cuban brothers Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. … Nolan Arenado's extension talks with the Rockies could create a big impact around baseball, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand writes in an exploration of both the short-term and long-term effects of an Arenado deal.
Cuban Shortstop Yolbert Sanchez Cleared To Sign With MLB Teams
2019/01/cuban-shortstop-yolbert-sanchez-cleared-to-sign-with-mlb-teams.htmland Sandy Gaston when the trio signed early in the 2018-19 offseason (the Mesa brothers with the Marlins; Gaston with the Rays). … The 21-year-old (22 in March) will be subject to MLB's international bonus pool system.