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Tue Mar 9 202102:26Arihara settles into 2nd start for Rangers, 3 solid innings
Kohei Arihara finished what he started this time. The Texas Rangers newcomer bounced back from a shaky spring training debut, pitching three solid innings Monday in a 9-0, seven-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs. Arihara retired his final seven batters, setting down Ian Happ, Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant to end his outing. Overall, he allowed a run on two singles without a strikeout or walk. Signed to a $6.2 million, two-year contract after six seasons in Japan, the 28-year-old right-hander allowed a three-run homer in the first inning of his initial spring start against the Chicago White Sox last week. He worked two innings, both of them cut short before the third out because of high pitch counts. After his three innings against the Cubs, Arihara went to the bullpen to throw additional pitches to get him up to 50 for the day. All in all, a bit different than the adrenaline and excitement of his first game against big league hitters last week. Arihara said he was just thinking about doing... [More]
Tue Mar 26 201903:59Cecil, 4 other Cardinals on injured list to start season
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals placed five players on the injured list as they shaped their roster for Thursday's opener at Milwaukee.The team said Monday the official reason for Brett Cecil's designation is carpal tunnel syndrome, though the left-hander also is dealing with arm fatigue and erratic mechanics. Right-hander Carlos Martinez is out with a strained rotator cuff and reliever Luke Gregerson with a right shoulder impingement.Jedd Gyorko will start the season on the IL after dealing with a calf issue for most of March. He was hoping to be ready by opening day but will instead be out until at least April 4.Justin Williams is on the IL with a fracture in his right hand, though the Cardinals have plenty of depth in the outfield and he will likely head to Triple-A Memphis when he's ready to go.Hours later, the Cardinals pared down to 25 active players with a flurry of moves. They optioned left-hander Tyler Webb to Memphis and reassigned seven players to the minors: right-hander Chris Beck, left-hander Tommy Layne, catchers Andrew Knizner and Francisco Pena, infielders Tommy Edman and Rangel Ravelo, and outfielder Dylan Carlson.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Fri Mar 22 201918:00Cards tab Wieters to back up Molina at catcher
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Matt Wieters has been added to the St. Louis Cardinals' roster after earning the back-up job behind catcher Yadier Molina.Wieters' contract was selected Friday from Triple-A Memphis. He gets a $1.5 million salary while in the major leagues and $200,000 while in the minors. He can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses based on games: $100,000 each for 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80.To clear a roster spot, the Cardinals designated left-hander Chasen Shreve for assignment.A four-time All-Star with Baltimore from 2009-16, Wieters was competing with Francisco Pena for the back-up job.Wieters spent the past two seasons with Washington. He hit .238 with eight homers and 30 RBIs last year, when he was sidelined between March 31 and April 12 with a strained left oblique muscle and between May 10 and July 9 with a strained left hamstring.His contract with the Nationals paid $21 million over the two years.Shreve, a 28-year-old left-hander, had a 5.00 ERA in eight spring training appearances... [More]
Fri Mar 22 201916:48Wieters earns backup job to Cardinals' Molina
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Matt Wieters has been added to the St. Louis Cardinals' roster after earning the back-up job behind catcher Yadier Molina.Wieters' contract was selected Friday from Triple-A Memphis. He gets a $1.5 million salary while in the major leagues and $200,000 while in the minors. He can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses based on games: $100,000 each for 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80.To clear a roster spot, the Cardinals designated left-hander Chasen Shreve for assignment.A four-time All-Star with Baltimore from 2009-16, Wieters was competing with Francisco Pena for the back-up job.Wieters spent the past two seasons with Washington. He hit .238 with eight homers and 30 RBIs last year, when he was sidelined between March 31 and April 12 with a strained left oblique muscle and between May 10 and July 9 with a strained left hamstring.His contract with the Nationals paid $21 million over the two years.Shreve, a 28-year-old left-hander, had a 5.00 ERA in eight spring training appearances with nine walks and five strikeouts in nine innings.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Thu Feb 28 201913:47Cards targeting March 14 for Molina's 1st game behind plate
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals are targeting March 14 for Yadier Molina first exhibition game appearance at catcher as the nine-time All-Star recovers from left knee surgery in December.The 36-year-old started limited catching of bullpen sessions on Wednesday and took batting practice. Molina will appear in games at first as a designated hitter, and manager Mike Shildt is hoping he can catch in that game against the New York Mets in two weeks.Molina is the only catcher on the Cardinals' 40-man roster. Francisco Pena, last year's primary backup, and Matt Wieters are at spring training with minor league contracts."More than anything else, it was my first and only offer," said the 32-year-old Wieters, whose deal was announced Wednesday.A four-time All-Star with Baltimore from 2009-16, Wieters spent the past two seasons with Washington. He hit .238 with eight homers and 30 RBIs last year, when he was sidelined between March 31 and April 12 with a strained left oblique muscle and... [More]
Wed Feb 27 201912:46Wieters agrees to minor league contract with Cardinals
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Catcher Matt Wieters has agreed to a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.If added to the 40-man roster, the 32-year-old would get a one-year contract calling for a $1.5 million salary while in the major leagues. He would have the chance to earn $500,000 in performance bonuses based on games: $100,000 each for 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80.A four-time All-Star with Baltimore from 2009-16, Wieters will compete with Francisco Pena for the backup job behind Yadier Molina, the only catcher on the Cardinals' 40-man roster.Wieters spent the past two seasons with Washington. He hit .238 with eight homers and 30 RBIs last year, when he was sidelined between March 31 and April 12 with a strained left oblique muscle and between May 10 and July 9 with a strained left hamstring.His contract with the Nationals paid $21 million over the two years.St. Louis announced the deal Wednesday.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Wed Jun 14 201704:23C Francisco Pena sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk after he uncl...
C Francisco Pena was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk after he went unclaimed on waivers. He had been designated for assignment June 10 to make room for C Welington Castillo's return from the DL.
Sun Jun 11 201703:34C Francisco Pena designated for assignment to make room for C We...
C Francisco Pena was designated for assignment to make room for C Welington Castillo's return from the DL. Pena was with the team during Castillo's initial DL stint May 2-17 and Saturday was the second time this season, the Orioles designated him for assignment. The last time he was designated for assignment, Pena cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles are hoping the same thing occurs again for Pena. "He's good people," manager Buck Showalter said. "Hopefully, sometime next week he's playing for Norfolk. We'll see if we get fortunate again."
Sun Jun 11 201703:33C Francisco Pena designated for assignment by Orioles
C Francisco Pena was designated for assignment by the Orioles.
Mon Jun 5 201700:17C Francisco Pena got start Sunday in series finale Sunday agains...
C Francisco Pena got the start Sunday in the series finale Sunday against the Red Sox. Regular starter Welington Castilla is out with a groin injury. Pena had a costly throwing error in the sixth that led to two runs in Baltimore 7-3 loss. Pena went 1-for-3, but he lamented the errant throw. "All I can do it is come back tomorrow and try and win a ballgame," Pena said.
Thu Jun 1 201703:33C Francisco Pena had contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk to ...
C Francisco Pena had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk to replace C Wellington Castillo after he went on the disabled list. Pena had one other stint with the team and hit two home runs.
Wed May 24 201706:57C Francisco Pena cleared waivers and assigned outright to Triple...
C Francisco Pena cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Norfolk. He went 4-for-7 with two homers in three games with the Orioles recently.
Wed May 24 201706:57C Francisco Pena cleared waivers and assigned to Triple-A Norfol...
C Francisco Pena cleared waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk, the Orioles announced Tuesday. The Orioles designated the 27-year-old for assignment last week to add an extra relief pitcher to the 40-man roster instead of a third catcher. Pena hit .571 (4-for-7) with two home runs and two RBIs in three games with the Orioles this season.
Tue May 23 201716:19Orioles send C Pena to Triple-A
Baltimore Orioles catcher Francisco Pena, the son of retired five-time All-Star catcher Tony Pena, cleared waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk, the team announced Tuesday.The Orioles designated the younger Pena for assignment last week to add an extra relief pitcher to the 40-man roster instead of a third catcher.Pena, 27, hit .571 (4-for-7) with two home runs and two RBIs in three games with the Orioles this season. He is a lifetime .241 hitter (13-for-54) with three homers and five RBIs in 26 career games.Before joining the Orioles last season, Pena played nine game with the Kansas City Royals in 2014 and 2015.His father Tony is currently the New York Yankees' first base coach.
Thu May 18 201705:28C Francisco Pena designated for assignment on Wednesday
C Francisco Pena was designated for assignment on Wednesday. Pena had four hits in seven at-bats backing up Caleb Joseph while Welington Castillo was mending from a shoulder injury. But the club needed a reliever far more than a third catcher on the roster. Pena also appeared in 14 games with the club last season. "Wish he had (minor league) options," manager Buck Showalter said.
Tue May 9 201704:10C Francisco Pena left game Sunday against White Sox in eighth in...
C Francisco Pena left the game Sunday against the White Sox in the eighth inning after he suffered cramps during the pre-inning warmup. On Monday, Pena was available if the Orioles needed him. "Pena feels fine," manager Buck Showalter said. "He's ready to go." Pena also had suffered a similar issue in Triple-A. However, Caleb Joseph got the start behind the plate in the series opener against Washington.
Mon May 8 201703:59C Francisco Pena left game in eighth after he suffered cramps du...
C Francisco Pena, who had two hits in the series finale Sunday against Chicago, left the game in the eighth after he suffered cramps during the pre-inning warmup. "I thought he had taken a ball off the thumb or something," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "His whole arm. I've never seen that. Richie says he's seen it before. He was cramping. It wouldn't go away. Really most of his body, but down his thumb and forearm."
Wed May 3 201707:03C Francisco Pena recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to replace injur...
C Francisco Pena was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to replace injured C Welington Castillo. Pena, 27, was hitting .290/.333/.419 with one homer and one RBI in 10 games for Norfolk.
Fri Jul 1 201604:41C Francisco Pena sent down to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday
C Francisco Pena was sent down to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Fri Jul 1 201604:40C Francisco Pena optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, clear...
C Francisco Pena was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, clearing a roster spot for the return of backup C Caleb Joseph. Pena hit .219 in 19 games with the Orioles while filling in for Joseph.
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