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The Milwaukee Brewers have added two hitting coaches who have ties to the Toronto Blue Jays. On Monday afternoon that both Daniel Vogelbach and Guillermo Martínez as hitting coaches, serving under Eric Theisen, the lead hitting coach.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Brewers Add Daniel Vogelbach To Coaching Staff

The Brewers announced their coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 season, and includes a familiar name. Former major league first baseman Daniel Vogelbach, who played with the Brewers from 2020-21, has been hired as a hitting coach.

MLB News / Bucs Dugout / February 15, 2025

Reports: Pirates hire Daniel Vogelbach to organization coaching staff

The powerful lefty slugger hit 81 home runs, including 30 in 2019, during his nine-year MLB career. The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing back a familiar face but in a completely new capacity.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14, 2025

Ex-Mets fan favorite joins rival team as coach

A former MLB cult hero is making the transition to coaching. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette reported this week that that the Pittsburgh Pirates have hired ex-Mets fan favorite Daniel Vogelbach.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13, 2025

Pirates hire one-time All-Star as special assistant

The Pirates have added a former player to their staff.

Pirates' underwhelming offseason somehow gets even worse

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The 'MLB-first, all-minority lineup' quiz

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 12, 2025

Fomer Blue Jay Spencer Horwitz to miss six to eight weeks following wrist surgery, Daniel Vogelbach joins Pirates as special hitting assistant

The start of pitchers and catchers reporting to camp officially marks baseball’s return, at least for most. It’s also the time of the year when teams typically provide news dumps of injury updates from over the off-season.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 12, 2025

Former Seattle Mariners All-Star Retires, Gets New Job with National League Organization

According to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, former Seattle Mariners All-Star Daniel Vogelbach has taken a job with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In other news, Daniel Vogelbach is here at Pirate City.

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MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 12, 2025

Pirates Hire Daniel Vogelbach for Hitting Role

There will be a familiar face in an unfamiliar role at spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates at spring training this year. Daniel Vogelbach has been hired by the organization as a special assistant to the hitting department.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 4, 2024

Spencer Horwitz’s stellar play has ignited playing time debate: ‘It’s tough to take him out of the lineup’

Spencer Horwitz is proving he needs to be in the lineup as often as possible. It’s nearly been one month since the Toronto Blue Jays designated Cavan Biggio for assignment to make room on the 26-man roster for Horwitz, who’s exploded at the plate during his second big-league stint.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19, 2024

This intriguing veteran slugger just became a free agent

In the market for a very, very, very slow designated hitter who has shown nice power at times during his MLB career? Daniel Vogelbach is now available for the signing.

Blue Jays place two-time All-Star SS on injured list

Blue Jays place reliever Yimi Garcia on 15-day IL

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The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 19, 2024

Blue Jays must hold struggling veterans accountable as triple-A reinforcements arrive

Nearing the midway mark of the 162-game schedule, the Toronto Blue Jays still have more than a few struggling veteran hitters on their roster as the 2024 season continues to slip away, and they’ve waited long enough for better results to arrive — only to be disappointed.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / June 14, 2024

Blue Jays designate Daniel Vogelbach for assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays designated Daniel Vogelbach for assignment on Friday and recalled prized prospect Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo. The 31-year-old Vogelbach is batting just .186 with one homer and eight RBIs in 31 games for Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15, 2024

Blue Jays designate struggling DH for assignment

He is a fairly limited player, as he is one of the slowest in the league and generally isn’t trusted defensively.

Brewers use sixth-inning burst to defeat Blue Jays

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 2, 2024

Blue Jays – Daniel Vogelbach and the fight for a spot on the Opening Day roster

The Toronto Blue Jays played a game under the bright lights last night at Steinbrenner Field, the New York Yankees spring training home. Tasked with facing

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 17, 2024

What are the Blue Jays getting in slugger Daniel Vogelbach, and where does he fit on the team’s roster?

While everybody was relaxing and enjoying their Friday evening, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins was again working the phones.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16, 2024

Former Mets fan favorite signs with AL team

The man they call “Vogey” is returning to some familiar territory.

Which players have hit the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?

The '2019 first-time MLB All-Stars' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2023

Mets' Daniel Vogelbach addresses 'mental break' amid slump

New York Mets DH Daniel Vogelbach has been given a mental break over the last week.

Insider reveals if Mets' Buck Showalter is safe amid poor season

Mets owner Steve Cohen 'frustrated,' but won't be reactionary after slow start

Every member of MLB's 30/30 club

The 'MLB ERA leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 14, 2023

Absences, job security of Mets' Daniel Vogelbach explained

New York Mets designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach apparently isn't available, isn't hitting the injured list and isn't going anywhere.

Every MLB team's most disappointing player in 2022

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 24, 2023

MLB uses Mets slugger in creative video to introduce bigger bases

Thanks to the new pitch clock rules and the introduction of larger bases, Major League Baseball is anticipating a significant rise in stolen bags during the 2023 season. So much so that New York Mets slugger Daniel Vogelbach might even get an opportunity to steal a base for the first time in his career.

New York Mets owner’s strategy to replace Edwin Diaz is simple: Don’t ‘overpay’

Watch: Mets test out new gigantic scoreboard by playing iconic video game

Mets owner Steve Cohen shares the vow he'd like to have 'back'

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / February 20, 2023

Mets' Vogelbach has slimmed down this offseason

Mets' Daniel Vogelbach has slimmed down this offseason

Your eyes did not deceive you, Mets fans. The slugger and designated hitter has slimmed down since the last time he played in a meaningful game.

Is Mets' Steve Cohen backing away from World Series vow?

Kodai Senga's 'ghost fork' pitch already impressing his Mets teammates

Sandy Alderson no longer operating as Mets' team president

Buck Showalter goes viral for nifty bat work at Mets camp

Report: Mets 'unlikely' to sign reliever Zack Britton

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8, 2022

Big seventh inning helps Mets even Wild Card series with Padres

RBI from Jeff McNeil, Eduardo Escobar, and Daniel Vogelbach led to a four-run inning, putting New York ahead 7-2 heading into the eighth inning.

Mets add Taijuan Walker to postseason roster, remove Joely Rodriguez

Padres interested in extension talks with Yu Darvish

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'Cy Young winners since 2000' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 12, 2022

Mets reporter: 'Stop making Daniel Vogelbach's weight a story'

Despite Vogelbach's impressive performance, many fans and even some media members continue to focus on his body. Media personality Michelle Margaux has heard enough of such takes.

Watch: Mets' Daniel Vogelbach hilariously uses 'Milkshake' as walk-up song

Mets' Daniel Vogelbach channels inner Edwin Diaz with epic walk-up song

Daniel Vogelbach drives in three as Mets pummel Reds, sweep series

The greatest postseason players in MLB history

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 10, 2022

Mets' Daniel Vogelbach channels inner Edwin Diaz with epic walk-up song

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz and his entrance song went viral recently, but his teammate, Daniel Vogelbach, isn't letting him hog the spotlight for long.

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz could be in line for a record-breaking contract for a relief pitcher

Francisco Lindor after tying Mets records: 'I’m here to try to win a World Series'

Mets celebrate first Women’s Day at Citi Field

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22, 2022