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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

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

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 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 12

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.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 12

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.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 12

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

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

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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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 19

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 / Last Word On Sports / June 14

Blue Jays DFA Veteran Slugger Amid Offensive Slump

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that they designated DH Daniel Vogelbach for assignment on Friday. It brings an end to his short tenure with Toronto, which didn’t last half a season.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 14

Blue Jays make Daniel Vogelbach roster move following Cavan Biggio trade

The Toronto Blue Jays traded utility man Cavan Biggio earlier this week, and now, they have designated Daniel Vogelbach for assignment, the team announced.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 14

Blue Jays recall Addison Barger, designate Daniel Vogelbach for assignment

The Buffalo Bisons band is getting back together. On Friday afternoon, it was reported that the Blue Jays were recalling Addison Barger. To make room for the young left-handed hitter, they designated Daniel Vogelbach for assignment.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

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.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / June 15

Cavan Biggio’s Blue Jays Tenure Has Come to an End

The Toronto Blue Jays put a bit of a jolt through their lineup late last week, calling up infielder Spencer Horwitz to bring some offense to a batting order that has been inconsistent from the get-go.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 2, 2024

Instant Reaction: Daniel Vogelbach hit a massive double to propel the Blue Jays to a 5-4 win over the Pirates

Just like that, the Blue Jays won another series. On Sunday afternoon, the Blue Jays played the rubber match against the Pittsburgh Pirates, defeating them 5-4 to bring their season record to 28-30.

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.

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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?

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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

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

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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'

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22, 2022