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The Los Angeles Angels signed outfielder and first baseman Ben Gamel to a minor league contract Saturday. The Angels assigned the veteran to Triple-A Salt Lake, but he is yet to make an appearance for the Bees.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / June 9

Former Milwaukee Brewers Fan-Favorite Signs with the Los Angeles Angels

It has been an interesting couple of weeks for former Milwaukee Brewers players finding new homes with different teams. At the end of May, Keston Hiura was called up by the Colorado Rockies, hoping that he can provide a boost to the worst team in Major League Baseball.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 9

Former Solid Seattle Mariners Outfielder Signs MiLB Deal with Division Rival

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel has latched on with the Los Angeles Angels, agreeing to a minor league deal. Gamel, 33, has played for the New York Yankees, Mariners, Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Guardians, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, New York Mets and Houston Astros over his nine-year career.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26

Tigers sign ex-Astros, Mariners outfielder to minor league deal

The Houston Astros just recently parted ways with outfielder Ben Gamel, but it didn’t take long for him to find a home with the Detroit Tigers. The AL Central ball club is signing the veteran to a minor league deal.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 26

Former Seattle Mariners' Useful Outfielder Signs MiLB Deal with American League Contender

After being released by the Houston Astros this spring, former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel has a new home: He signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com: The Tigers have signed Ben Gamel to a Minor League deal, per source.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Astros Make Decision on Former Yankees Outfielder After Jose Altuve News

Veteran MLB outfielder Ben Gamel ended the 2024 season in a Houston Astros uniform, his eighth team in nine years. Now, Gamel can make it nine teams in 10 seasons.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Astros announce several roster moves ahead of Opening Day

The Astros announced this afternoon that they have released outfielder Ben Gamel and left-hander Jalen Beeks.

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Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / March 7

What to Make of Jose Altuve’s Move to Left Field?

Back in January, long-time Houston Astros second baseman, Jose Altuve, was rumored to be considering a position change with the potential of Alex Bregman returning to the organization.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 6

Former Seattle Mariners Outfielder Gets Major League Deal From Division Rivals

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel has signed a major league deal with the rival Houston Astros, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Ben Gamel has agreed to a one-year, $1.2 million Major League deal with the Astros, per source.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 6

Former New York Mets Outfielder Signs With AL Contender

As Spring Training approaches, another former New York Mets outfielder signed a new contract on Wednesday. Just hours after it was reported that former Met Harrison Bader had signed a one-year, $6.25 million contract with the Minnesota Twins, MLB insider Jeff Passan reported that Ben Gamel has re-signed with the Houston Astros.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6

Astros bring back veteran outfielder on one-year deal

The Houston Astros have had a busy offseason, and it doesn’t look like they are done when it comes to constructing their roster. While fans are holding out hope they will be able to re-sign star third baseman Alex Bregman, the team made a smaller move on Wednesday night to re-sign veteran outfielder Ben Gamel.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Astros Make Roster Decision Amid MLB Free Agency

The Houston Astros have made their first move since the start of February. The American League West club announced on Wednesday night that it has re-signed outfielder Ben Gamel to a one-year contract. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the deal with $1.2 million (h/t MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart).

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 5

Houston Astros Reportedly Re-Sign Veteran Slugger to Bolster Outfield

With Spring Training right around the corner, the Houston Astros are starting to put the finishing touches on what the roster will look like on Opening Day.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 5

Astros re-sign veteran outfielder to one-year deal

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 29

Houston Astros Breakout Prospect Set to Make MLB Debut on Sunday vs. Guardians

The Houston Astros have one more game remaining in the 2024 regular season before they return to the postseason for the eighth straight season. Before

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29

Astros Select Ryan Gusto

The Astros announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Ryan Gusto. Gusto will make his big league debut in today’s regular season finale, starting this afternoon’s game against the Guardians.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 17

Seattle Mariners AL West Rivals Get Hit With Another Potential Key Injury

The Seattle Mariners are set to begin a three-game series against the New York Yankees at 6:40 p.m. PT on Sunday at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners had 12 games left in the season and were 4.0 games behind the Houston Astros in the American League West and 2.0 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot entering Tuesday.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Astros lose another outfielder to a broken bone

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 23

Newcomer Ben Gamel, Astros try for more success vs. O's

The Houston Astros are adding to their contributors as they've continued to make an August impact in the American League postseason picture. Outfielder Ben Gamel, claimed off waivers from the New York Mets, is the latest player to give the Astros a boost.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 21

AL Contender Claims Veteran Outfielder Off Waivers From Mets

Former New York Mets outfielder Ben Gamel did not have to wait long to find another potential major league opportunity. The American League West-leading Houston Astros officially claimed Gamel off waivers Tuesday.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 20

Former Seattle Mariner Signs With American League West Foe

The Seattle Mariners are in the heat of the playoff race and are playing catch-up with the Houston Astros. Seattle is behind Houston by 5.0 games in the American League West standings entering play on Tuesday.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / August 20

Houston Astros Acquire Former New York Mets Outfielder Off Waivers

The Houston Astros are looking to make a big run down the final stretch of the regular season to get into the postseason. Right now, heading into Tuesday's MLB action, the Astros hold a 68-56 record and lead the AL West division race over the Seattle Mariners by five games.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / June 26

Mets Hope Former Yankees' Outfielder Can Surprise After Call-Up

The New York Mets called up a former New York Yankees' outfielder on Tuesday ahead of this week's Subway Series. Ex-Yankees 2010 draft pick Ben Gamel was brought up from Triple-A Syracuse to replace right fielder Starling Marte, who was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 23 with a deep bone bruise in his right knee.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 18, 2024

Former Padres Outfielder Joins NL Contender on Minor League Deal

A one-time San Diego Padre has found a new home. Veteran outfielder Ben Gamel has signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets. The Mets announced

MLB News / Fastball on SI / February 13, 2024

Former Seattle Mariners' OF Lands NRI Deal with New York Mets

Former Seattle Mariners' outfielder Ben Gamel will join the New York Mets in spring training this year as a non-roster invitee. The following update comes from the Rotowire fantasy baseball portal: Gamel signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 12, 2024

Mets Sign Veteran Outfielder To Boost Depth

The New York Mets have added some outfield depth. On Monday, the Mets signed veteran outfielder Ben Gamel to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, as the team announced.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 22, 2022

Pirates' Ben Gamel hits home run in last at-bat before daughter's birth

The 29-year-old commemorated the birth of his daughter with an opposite-field home run that entertained the commentary crew and onlookers who knew the story behind what just occurred.

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