Here are some notes on the A's as they get set to take on the Orioles in Baltimore.. The A's recalled Scott Sizemore from Triple-A Sacramento, and demoted third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff, according to the team's official Twitter page.  Oakland acquired Sizemore from the Tigers in exchange for David Purcey in late May. The Athletics have confirmed that Jason Bergmann...

The Boston Red Sox have voided Jason Bergmann's contract according to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe. The right hander reported to camp with a shoulder injury and hasn't been able to throw yet. The team signed Bergmann to a Minor League deal back in December. Bergmann only pitched in four Major league games in 2010 with the Nationals, he was 0-1 with a 15.43 ERA in 2.1 innings. ]]>

A couple of items from Beantown.. The Red Sox have voided the minor league contract of Jason Bergmann, according to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe.  The hurler came to camp with a shoulder injury and has been unable to pitch.  Boston signed the right-hander in December after he posted a 2.84 ERA with 9.9 K/9 in 43 relief appearances for Washington's Triple-A affiliate...

Shoulda been you Papelbon, shoulda been you.

Fort Myers, Fla. – The Red Sox brought in several intriguing arms to give them more depth on the mound heading into t... Source

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Red Sox brought in several intriguing arms to give them more depth on the mound heading into the 2010 season. A few of those imports have hit an early snag. Jason Bergmann, a 29-year-old right-hander, was shut down on the first day of workouts after experiencing some discomfort in his shoulder. Manager Terry Francona called the issue a "hindrance"...

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. The Red Sox have invited the following non-roster players to spring training: LHPs Rich Hill Andrew Miller Randy Williams RHPs Jason Bergmann Brandon Duckworth Matthew Fox Tony Pena Jr. Jason Rice Clevelan...

For the resident east coast writer over here at Fenway West, I thought I'd post about something other than being pummeled with snow. My fellow Fenway Westers...feel free to mock me with the nice warm temperatures and lack of snow you are all experiencing!!! Truck Day is just one short week away....and in just a few days after that....pitchers and catchers will report to Fort...

Theo Epstein stated that the Red Sox are about ready for April. He also said that they would like to work on the minor league rosters. WEEI “Who knows when there might be a waiver claim, or one more minor league sign,” said Epstein, “but, we’re more or less set.” The GM did note that one area the Red Sox might add another piece for depth on a minor-league deal is in...

I've got the time and I've got the beer, so let's get to know Jason Bergmann. You know, so I don't hate him without facts to back it up. Earlier this month, Boston signed Bergmann to a minor league deal. Bergmann was a frequent visitor to McCoy Stadium (And McCoy has certainly had its share of visitors) with the Chiefs. I remember him well as Some IL Reliever on a Visiting Team!Bergmann...

(by Mike Henderson) Erstwhile Washington Nationals right-hander (and Expos draftee) Jason Bergmann is just three seasons removed from a near no-hitter. Having transformed into a durable and effective triple-A reliever, he may well get to continue his career in another team's system.

Syracuse Chiefs (AAA) won 4-2.  Nats rehabbing starter Jordan Zimmerman tossed 5 innings, allowed just 1 run and struck out 3 batters.  In 3 AAA starts, Zimmerman has a 0.75 ERA, allowing 1 run over 12 innings.  In 9 rehabs starts throughout the system, Zimmemran is 0-2 with a 1.82 ERA.  He has allowed 7 runs in 34.2 innings.  Jason Bergmann (6-3) pitched a shutout inning and�...

DISCUSS THIS AND ALL NATS IN OUR NATS HALF STREET FORUM Nightly Stars:  Jordan Zimmerman (AAA), Adrian Alaniz (A), and Adrian Sanchez (A) Syracuse Chiefs (AAA) had a double header last night.  In Game One, Jordan Zimmerman pitched his first AAA game since returning from Tommy John surgery and put up an impressive start in the Chiefs 1-0 win.  Zimmerman tossed 4 scoreless innings...

Syracuse Chiefs lost 7-6.  Shairon Martis allowed 9 hits and 4 runs over 3.1 innings and Jason Bergmann (2-3) took the loss, allowing a run in 1.1 innings of relief.  Justin Maxwell was 2 for 2 with 2 doubles, run, and an RBI.  Luis Ordaz hit his first home run and drove in 3 runs.  Jason Botts and Chase Lambin each had 2 hits.  Harrisburg Senators got rocked 9-1.  John Lannan...

Syracuse Chiefs (AAA) got a 9-0 shutout last night.  Shairon Martis (6-5) pitched 7 shutout innings scattering 6 hits and striking out 4.  Atahaulpha Severino and Jason Bergmann completed the shutout with a scoreless inning of relief.  Justin Maxwell had a big night, going 3 for 4, hitting two doubles and his 6th home run.  He scored 3 runs and drove in 2 runs.  He raised his...

Right-hander Jason Bergmann has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse by the Washington Nationals. The 28-year-old Bergmann was designated for assignment April 15 after going 0-1 with a 15.43 ERA in four relief appearances. The Nationals announced the move before Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Nationals right-hander Jason Bergmann cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

The Washington Nationals Friday outrighted right-handed pitcher Jason Bergmann to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo Read more...

MONDAY, 7:20pm: Ben Goessling of MASNSports.com reports that Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo acknowledged fielding calls for Bergmann.  "We've taken a few calls. We're still in the inquiry stage," said Rizzo. "We still have a few days to do something. Nothing to announce."The Nats have until Thursday to waive Bergmann, and until Saturday to trade...

The Blue Jays have expressed interest in acquiring right-hander Jason Bergmann, whom the Nationals designated for assignment Thursday, according to two sources familiar with the situation.

The Blue Jays have expressed interest in Jason Bergmann, tweets Bill Ladson of MLB.com. Bergmann was desginated for assignment by the Nationals on Thursday. At the time of Bergmann's DFA, MLBTR speculated that the Jays could take a look at the right-hander, given former Nats' scouting director Dana Brown's familiarity with the 28-year-old. Brown now works on Alex...

The Blue Jays have expressed interest in Jason Bergmann, tweets Bill Ladson of MLB.com. Bergmann was desginated for assignment by the Nationals on Thursday. At the time of Bergmann's DFA, MLBTR speculated that the Jays could take a look at the right-hander, given former Nats' scouting director Dana Brown's familiarity with the 28-year-old. Brown now works on Alex...

  (Photo by Getty Images. Anonymous sources say that Ex-Montreal Expos mascot Youppi!, now employed by the Montreal Canadians, put a curse on all Washington sports teams when the Expos left Montreal to become the Nationals in 2005. The Habs dropped the Caps 3-2 in overtime in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals last night. Uh oh.) Habs 3, Caps 2. ...

Needing a fifth starter, the Nationals called Scott Olsen up from the minors yesterday. Adding a fifth starter meant that the team needed to go from its early-season eight-man bullpen to a seven-man relief corps. The odd man out was thought to be rookie LHP Jesse English, but English impressed the Nationals the day before by throwing 2 2/3 scoreless innings in a game where the team...

The Nationals recalled left-hander Scott Olsen from Triple-A Syracuse and designated right-hander Jason Bergmann for assignment Thursday afternoon.