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On YouTubeAthletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18
Athletics release Gio Urshela
The A’s have released veteran infielder Gio Urshela, whom they designated for assignment on Friday, per the transaction log at MLB.com. He’ll be able to sign with any team once he clears release waivers.
Athletics News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 16
Former Angels Infielder DFA'd By AL West Rival
The Athletics designated former Los Angeles Angels infielder Gio Urshela for assignment Friday ahead of their series against the Halos. The Angels received Urshela after the 2022 season from the Twins in eexchange for Alejandro Hidalgo.
Athletics News / New York Yankees on SI / August 16
Athletics DFA Former Yankees Infielder
The Athletics are parting ways with a former New York Yankees infielder. Per MLB.com's Martín Gallegos, the A's designated Gio Urshela for assignment ahead of their series opener against the Los Angeles Angels at Sutter Health Park on Friday.
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Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 15
Athletics DFA Gio Urshela, recall Brett Harris from Triple-A
The Athletics designated veteran infielder Gio Urshela for assignment prior to Friday night's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. The A's recalled third baseman Brett Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15
Athletics claim former notable pitching prospect
The Athletics announced that they have claimed left-hander Jared Shuster off waivers from the White Sox and sent him to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16
A’s select veteran outfielder Carlos Cortes
The A’s have selected the contract of outfielder Carlos Cortes from Triple-A Las Vegas and immediately optioned him back to Vegas, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 17
Athletics activate 3B Gio Urshela, place OF Seth Brown in IL
The Athletics activated third baseman Gio Urshela from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday night's game against the visiting Houston Astros. Urshela has been sidelined with a left hamstring strain.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 22
Athletics INF Gio Urshela (hamstring) headed to IL
Athletics third baseman Gio Urshela departed Thursday's 10-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels with a left hamstring strain. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told reporters after the game that Urshela will undergo an MRI exam and be placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / March 6
2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Athletics
The Athletics officialy shut the door on their Oakland era in 2024, as the team moved to Sacramento on an interim basis until their new stadium in Las Vegas is built.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 18
How Former Milwaukee Brewer Luis Urías Fits with the Athletics
On Monday, the Athletics announced that they had signed infielder Luis Urías to a one-year MLB deal, and to make room for him on the 40-man roster, the A's placed right-hander Luis Medina on the 60-day IL.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 1
What the Gio Urshela Signing Tells Us About the A's Plans
The Athletics came into the offseason with a need to upgrade at third base. They could have continued to cycle through young and unproven talent like Brett Harris or Darell Hernaiz at the hot corner, but wanted to go with a more veteran presence with a longer track record.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 1
Former St. Louis Cardinals Reliever a Solid Target for A's
While the Athletics have spent money this offseason, there is still work to be done to turn this roster into a contender for a postseason berth. The A's
MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 29
Three Former New York Yankees Will Have Big Impact on A's 2025 Campaign
MLB seasons are long, and team chemistry matters in every sport, but matters even more in baseball where each team has to battle for 162 games in just 187 days.
MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 23
Seattle Mariners AL West Rivals Athletics Sign Gio Urshela to 1-Year Contract
Entering the 2025 offseason, American League West rivals the Seattle Mariners and Athletics had issues with their payroll. The Mariners had little available payroll ($15-20 million) and the Athletics didn't have enough.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 22
Former Angels Infielder Signs With AL West Rival
Former Los Angeles Angels infielder Gio Urshela is reportedly in agreement with the A's, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Thursday night. Urshela’s deal with the Athletics guarantees him $2.15 million with an additional $400K available in incentives, Jon Heyman of the New York Post confirmed.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 20
Reports: INF Gio Urshela reaches deal with Athletics
The Athletics reached an agreement with free agent third baseman Gio Urshela, multiple outlets reported Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Urshela, 33, hit .250 with nine homers and 52 RBIs in 128 games with the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves in 2024.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16, 2024
Former Yankees standout gets DFA'd by his new team
He used to be a strong contributor for the Yankees, hitting .314 with 21 homers and 74 RBI in the 2019 season.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / March 20, 2024
Tigers still have uncertainty at third base heading into Opening Day
It was presumed that the Tigers had signed their everyday third baseman when they brought in veteran infielder Gio Urshela on a one year $1.5M contract earlier this year.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 22, 2024
Tigers actually make a smart move at the 'hot corner'
Detroit's hole at third base could very well be plugged.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 22, 2024
Gio Urshela Signs with the Tigers on a One-Year Deal
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Gio Urshela has signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Detroit Tigers. He missed the remainder of the 2023 season due in June to a pelvic fracture.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 10, 2024
Marlins linked to versatile former .300 hitter
The Miami Marlins still have yet to sign a single free agent to their MLB roster this offseason, but the holdout may soon be ending.
MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 5, 2024
Angels Free Agent Infielder Reportedly Drawing Interest From New York Teams
One of the Angels' more intriguing free agents this offseason is infielder Gio Urshela. Despite being limited due to injury last season, he produced well for the team while on the field. It's unlikely that Urshela will come back to the Halos next season, and there are reportedly two prominent teams currently interested in his services.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 4, 2024
Gio Urshela Aligns Well With the 2024 Mets
The New York Mets have a fanbase that’s fuming after missing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto. While signing Justin Turner would generate excitement among the fans and provide offense at third base/DH, recent reports indicate that David Stearns might opt for a more modest option.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1, 2024
Yankees reportedly interested in reunion with former fan favorite
New York Yankees fans may be getting a chance to reuse their old jerseys.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 31, 2023
Mets, Yankees among teams with interest in free agent 3B
He is no stranger to New York after enjoying a breakout season with the Yankees back in 2019 and spending three seasons in the Bronx.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 30, 2023
Blue Jays expressed interest in former Yankees third baseman
Could the former Yankee sign with an AL East rival?
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29, 2023
Mets could sign another former Yankees standout?
Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post reports this week that the Mets are showing interest in Gio Urshela as a possible option at third base.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 7, 2023
Three potential offseason targets for the Nationals
With their high-spending rivals sitting atop the division standings, the Washington Nationals are once again facing an offseason of adding supplemental pieces rather than pursuing franchise-altering stars.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 4, 2022
Twins turn first 8-5 triple play in MLB history against White Sox
It was the first MLB triple play in 12 years that started with a fly out to center field
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