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Minnesota Twins News / Bluejaysnation / May 20
Former Blue Jay Gio Urshela retires
A former Toronto Blue Jay has hung up the cleats. On Monday afternoon, it was announced that Gio Urshela has retired after 10 seasons, playing for eight Major League Baseball teams over his career.
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19
Ex-Yankees fan favorite announces his retirement from MLB
A former fan favorite for the New York Yankees is ready to go exploring. Veteran infielder Gio Urshela announced in a post to his Instagram page on Monday that he is retiring from Major League Baseball.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18
Gio Urshela announces retirement after 10 MLB seasons
Following 10 MLB seasons, Gio Urshela has announced his retirement. In his career, he's batted .270 with 73 home runs, 759 hits and 352 RBI.
The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz
How many of the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) players to lead each MLB franchise in postseason RBI can you name in five minutes?
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20
Twins Release Gio Urshela, Andrew Chafin
The Twins announced they’ve granted releases to infielder Gio Urshela and reliever Andrew Chafin. Both players were in camp on minor league deals and had been informed they wouldn’t make the Opening Day roster.
MLB News / Just Baseball / March 3
World Baseball Classic Power Rankings
After three long years of waiting, the World Baseball Classic is finally back. Actually, finally back. Pre-tournament exhibition games are already underway in Japan, and they’ll kick off stateside this afternoon.
MLB News / Just Baseball / March 2
World Baseball Classic: Pool A Preview
As you get ready for the World Baseball Classic and start diving into some of the matchups, Pool A should not be overlooked. This pool might lack some of that firepower that you’ll find in the other groups; Mexico vs.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / February 9
Minnesota Twins Bring Back Familiar Face After Season with A's
Despite trading away a number of players at the deadline last year, the Minnesota Twins still have a 30.9% chance at making the postseason in 2026, which is better than five American League teams (including the A's) as spring training begins.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 9
Twins sign former Yankees infielder to minor-league deal
The Minnesota Twins are currently in the midst of an important offseason for the future direction of the franchise, gearing up for spring training, which will get underway later this month.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 9
Twins, Gio Urshela Agree To Minor League Deal
The Twins are bringing back old friend Gio Urshela on a minor league deal, reports Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base. Urshela, a client of Premier Talent Sports, will be in camp as non-roster invitee and compete for a spot in a crowded infield mix.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 15, 2025
Athletics Designate Veteran Gio Urshela For Assignment
This afternoon, the A's announced that they have designated veteran infielder Gio Urshela for assignment. The team recalled Brett Harris from Triple-A, and have claimed left-handed Jared Shuster to take Urshela's place on the 40-man roster.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 17, 2025
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 / Athletics on SI / January 1, 2025
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.
MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 23, 2024
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 20, 2024
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20, 2024
Tigers place veteran third baseman on injured list
The team announced that third baseman Gio Urshela has been placed on the Tigers’ 10-day injured list.
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 / 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 / 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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