Charlie Morton: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Charlie Morton’s up-and-down 2025 capped off a distinguished career

When Charlie Morton first debuted in MLB, the first Iron Man movie had just come out, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were getting hitched, Heath Ledger was winning acclaim as the Joker in The Dark Knight, and Phillies were on their way to being crowned World Series champions.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 30

Pirates Faced Former Pitcher in Potential Final Start

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates took on a former pitcher in the season finale, who likely made his final outing in the MLB in his long and storied career.

Athletics News / SportsTalkATL / September 29

Braves cap off season with win, MLB Draft Lottery set

The Atlanta Braves closed out their 2025 season with an emotional 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates — a game that doubled as a farewell to 18-year veteran Charlie Morton.

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Atlanta Braves News / Bucs Dugout / September 29

Former Pirate Charlie Morton calls it quits after last outing

18-year MLB veteran and former Pittsburgh Pirate Charlie Morton appeared in what is expected to be his final outing as a Major Leaguer against his former club.

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Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 28

Braves beat Pirates in Charlie Morton's likely farewell

Chris Sale pitched 5 2/3 strong innings, Ronald Acuna Jr. provided the offense with a home run and the Atlanta Braves closed the season with a 4-1 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 28

Charlie Morton's Tigers Struggles Leads to Unwanted 'Award' From Hall of Fame Writer

Looking to upgrade their pitching staff ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers made several moves to shake things up. Some of those moves have paid off better than others.

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Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 28

Braves to honor veteran pitcher Charlie Morton in season finale vs. Pirates

With no playoffs awaiting, the Atlanta Braves will honor one of the team's favorite players with the starting assignment on Sunday when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of the regular season.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26

Braves’ Charlie Morton earns unfortunate nickname after rough 2025 campaign

The Atlanta Braves recently acquired Charlie Morton after the Tigers released him, but he has not yet appeared for Atlanta. Morton’s 2025 season was so uneven that it saddled him with an unfortunate nickname: “Cy Yuk.” For a respected veteran, the label feels harsh, yet his numbers made it nearly unavoidable.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 25

Charlie Morton set to get a curtain call in Braves final game

The Braves picked up Charlie Morton earlier in the week after he was designated for assignment. He rejoined the team, but there was no word on whether or not he’d make one final appearance for the club before likely sailing off into the sunset of retirement.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 24

Braves Rookie Reflects on Relationship with Charlie Morton

The return of Charlie Morton to the Atlanta Braves dugout has allowed for a few reunions. An under-the-radar one is the reunion between him and rookie starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Atlanta Braves Player Sends Message on Retirement After Career News

Entering Tuesday’s series opener against the Washington Nationals, the Atlanta Braves own a 74–83 record, set to miss the postseason for the first time since 2017.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 23

Charlie Morton Expected To Retire With Braves After Tigers DFA'd Him

The trade deadline moves the Detroit Tigers made this year aren't aging well. Chris Paddack has already been moved into a relief role after he was expected to fortify this rotation.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 23

Braves welcome back an old friend for final week of the season

In perhaps the most 2025 move ever, the Braves announced Monday night that they have claimed Charlie Morton off waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 22

Braves signing Charlie Morton for final week of season

The Atlanta Braves signed right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton to a major league contract on Monday with one week left in the season. Morton, 41, began his big-league career with the Braves and spent five of his 18 seasons in Atlanta.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Braves reunite with veteran pitcher in sentimental move

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Tigers Designate Charlie Morton For Assignment

The Tigers announced this morning that they’ve designated right-hander Charlie Morton for assignment. Right-hander Tanner Rainey had his contract selected to replace Morton on the 40-man and active rosters.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 8

Kershaw still chasing one active pitcher in this stat category

Clayton Kershaw still chasing one active pitcher in this wild stat category

Kershaw made his own piece of history on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, but he has one active MLB pitcher ahead of him in a statistic that exemplifies longevity.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 7

Tigers' Charlie Morton aims to get back on track vs. White Sox

Charlie Morton had one of his best outings of the season against the Chicago White Sox. Following two subpar performances, though, the veteran right-hander will look to bounce back in the finale of the Detroit Tigers' three-game home series against the White Sox on Sunday afternoon.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 25

Tigers Starter Charlie Morton Admits This One Thing Is Still Bothering Him

The Detroit Tigers were busy ahead of the trade deadline, but they didn't land anyone who analysts -- or fans for that matter -- deemed to be a difference maker.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / August 20

Tigers' age-defying Charlie Morton takes aim at Astros

The Detroit Tigers completed a deal for the second-oldest player in the majors just before the trade deadline. Thus far, Charlie Morton has given the rotation a boost.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Report: Charlie Morton is Headed to the Motor City

At the buzzer, the Detroit Tigers made a trade with the Baltimore Orioles to acquire right-handed starter Charlie Morton, according to MLB insider Mark Feinsand.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / July 29

Orioles have an underrated trade chip in Charlie Morton

Charlie Morton did not appear to have anything left in the tank in his first six outings with the Baltimore Orioles.

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16

Trade candidate: Orioles starter Charlie Morton

Charlie Morton’s time with the Orioles couldn’t have begun much worse. He started his first five appearances and lost all of them. His best outing in that stretch was a five-inning start in which he recorded 10 strikeouts but allowed five runs.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / June 19

Orioles' Morton moves ahead of Randy Johnson on infamous list

Orioles' Charlie Morton moves ahead of Randy Johnson on infamous list

Charlie Morton hit Jose Caballero with a pitch. It marked the 191st time Morton hit a batter in his career, moving him ahead of Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson for fifth all-time.

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