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Athletics catcher Brian Serven had a rough night at the plate on Wednesday, and it’s not just because he couldn’t get a hit. In the sixth inning of a game

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Athletics 31YO Star Leaves the Ground as He Falls After Taking a Heavy Blow on His Face

Three MLB players have now been injured by foul balls in frightening incidents over the past four days. On Sunday, Alex Bregman was hospitalized after a foul ball struck him in the face.

Athletics News / Dice City Sports / July 29

Jump deals, Serven homers as A’s beat Red Sox 4-3

Gage Jump delivered six scoreless innings, and Brian Serven supplied an unexpected power boost Tuesday night. Serven hit his first major league home run since 2022, helping the Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 at Sutter Health Park.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Athletics Select Brian Serven

The Athletics announced multiple roster moves before Saturday’s matchup against the Marlins. The club selected the contract of catcher Brian Serven and reinstated utilityman Zack Gelof from the 10-day IL.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Athletics Sign Brian Serven, Cade Marlowe To Minor League Deals

The Athletics have signed catcher Brian Serven and outfielder Cade Marlowe to minor league deals, according to each player’s respective transaction tracker at MLB.com.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / December 16, 2024

Tigers sign catcher Brian Serven to minor league deal

Serven will get an invite to spring camp as well. One area the Detroit Tigers badly need to improve this offseason is in their catcher and their infield depth.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16, 2024

Tigers, Brian Serven agree to a minor league contract

The Tigers are in agreement with catcher Brian Serven on a minor league deal, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball (X link). Serven, a PRIME client, will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 2, 2024

Blue Jays’ Brian Serven elects minor-league free agency

Free agency has begun for catcher Brian Serven, who’s no longer a member of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The 29-year-old backstop — who’ll turn 30 next season — officially elected for minor-league free agency on Tuesday, according to the franchise’s transaction log.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 20, 2024

Blue Jays outright Brian Serven to triple-A after clearing waivers

Though no longer on the 40-man roster, catcher Brian Serven remains with the Toronto Blue Jays organization after passing through waivers. The club announced Thursday via its transaction page that Serven had been outrighted to triple-A Buffalo after clearing waivers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20, 2024

Blue Jays Outright Brian Serven

The Blue Jays sent catcher Brian Serven outright to Triple-A Buffalo, per the transaction log at MLB.com. Toronto designated him for assignment on Monday when they brought Tyler Heineman back via waivers.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / September 16, 2024

The Blue Jays acquire Tyler Heineman for the third time, designate Brian Serven for assignment

Ah crap, here we go again. Tyler Heineman is the ex the Toronto Blue Jays can’t give up, as they once again acquired him. This time, they claimed the catcher off waivers from the Boston Red Sox and immediately added to the 40-man roster.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / September 11, 2024

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays Roster Moves 7/1

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a series split with the New York Yankees and will now face the Houston Astros for a four-game series that starts tonight.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 15, 2024

Danny Jansen has been activated off the Injured List, Brian Serven optioned to Buffalo

The Blue Jays will get some power back into their lineup this week. On Monday afternoon, the team’s Twitter account announced that Danny Jansen had been activated from the 10-day Injured List, with Brian Serven being optioned.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 9, 2024

Blue Jays Injury Notes: Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson to pitch for Triple-A Buffalo Thursday, Danny Jansen likely to return in April

It looks like the Toronto Blue Jays will soon be getting some reinforcements to their active roster. According to TSN’s Scott Mitchell, relievers Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson are expected to pitch for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Thursday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 8, 2024

Three Key Things: The offense showed some sparks, but still left a lot of questions in series loss to the Yankees

After being no-hit and one-hit in a matter of three days last week, the Blue Jays hoped to find a little more success in the Bronx over the weekend. A tie-breaking and ultimately game-winning home run from Ernie Clement led them to a victory on Friday, but the final two games of the series were filled with “There it goes!

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 6, 2024

Instant Reaction: Yusei Kikuchi serves as Blue Jays hand Yankees first home open shutout loss since 1967

To find the last time the New York Yankees suffered a shutout loss in a home opener, one has to flip the calendar back to 1967. It was on April 14th of that year when the Bronx Bombers hosted the Boston Red Sox at Yankees stadium, falling 3-0.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / January 30, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays Outright Freshly Picked Up Catcher to Triple-A

After just adding him to the organization, catcher Brian Serven has been outrighted to Triple-A by the Toronto Blue Jays. We recently wrote about Serven joining the organization and thought that he may contend for an Opening Day roster spot, but evidently the team is set to go with Alejando Kirk and Danny Jansen only.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29, 2024

Blue Jays Outright Brian Serven

The Blue Jays announced this evening that catcher Brian Serven was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo. Toronto hadn’t previously indicated that Serven had landed on waivers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 18, 2024

Getting to know Brian Serven, the catcher the Blue Jays claimed off waivers

The Blue Jays finally have a third catcher on the 40-man roster. On Tuesday, the Blue Jays Twitter account announced that they have claimed Brian Serven off waivers from the Cubs.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 16, 2024

Blue Jays Claim Former Cubs Catcher

Former Chicago Cubs catcher Brian Serven may end up being the answer to a trivia question one day. That all depends on how the careers of Michael Busch and Yency Almonte play out.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 16, 2024

Blue Jays Notebook: Alan Carter signs minor-league deal, Brian Serven claimed off waivers from Cubs, Brandon Belt wants to continue his career and more

If a slow-paced off-season weren’t enough, Toronto Blue Jays fans are now enduring extreme winter conditions brought on by a recent polar vortex that’s overtaken all of Canada, likely causing most to count the days until spring training arrives next month.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 16, 2024