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The Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford to a one-year minor-league contract. Woodford, a former rival of the Chicago Cubs in St.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Cubs Announce Signing of Right-Handed Pitcher Amid Many Injuries

The Chicago Cubs have signed RHP Jake Woodford to a minor league contract, according to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. The 28-year-old was a first-round selection by the St.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 5

Cubs Sign Experienced Right-Hander Jake Woodford to Bolster Staff Depth

The Chicago Cubs are signing an experienced veteran pitcher who could play a factor on the staff this season. According to a report from Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors, the Cubs have agreed to a minor league deal with right-hander Jake Woodford.

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New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Yankees Select Carlos Carrasco; Jake Woodford Triggers Opt Out

3:29PM: Right-hander Yerry De los Santos was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move for Carrasco, the Yankees announced. 12:56PM: Right-hander Jake Woodford has opted out of his minor league deal with the Yankees and become a free agent, according to a report from MLBTR’s Steve Adams.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 29

2025 Moves: Jake Woodford to Yankees, Brewer Hicklen to Tigers

Now that the Opening Day roster crunch is over, the focus — for now, at least — is to see where some of the players who were designated for assignment will go.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 24

Report: Yankees sign RHP Jake Woodford to minor league deal

The New York Yankees signed pitcher Jake Woodford to a minor league contract, MLB Trade Rumors reported Monday. Woodford is a five-year veteran; he has played in 89 career games (25 starts) with a 10-13 record, a 4.88 ERA, a 1.411 WHIP and 145 total strikeouts.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 13

Colorado Rockies Sign Former Cardinals Pitcher Jake Woodford to Minor League Deal

The Colorado Rockies have signed right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford to a minor league contract, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reported Sunday. The deal between Colorado and Woodford includes a non-roster invite to the Rockies' major league Spring Training camp next month, per Harding.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 12

Rockies Sign Jake Woodford To Minor League Deal

The Rockies have agreed with right-hander Jake Woodford on a minor league deal, according to a report from Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The deal presumably includes an invite to big league Spring Training, as Harding says he’ll be able to compete for a spot in the rotation or bullpen when camp opens next month.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 19

Pirates Down Cardinals on Late Clutch Hit; Oneil Cruz Makes Web Gem

Nick Gonzales delivered a game-winning single in the eighth for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday at Busch Stadium to salvage the series. The Pirates (72-81) broke a scoreless tie in the top of the fourth when Bryan De La Cruz followed Nick Gonzales’ triple with a sacrifice fly to center.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 19

Pirates DFA Jake Woodford, Select Former Pitt Reliever

One day after having his contract selected from Triple-A Indianapolis, the Pittsburgh Pirates have designated right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Pirates DFA righty pitcher after spot start

He took the ball against his former club in the Cardinals on Wednesday, tossing 4 2/3 innings. He struck out five hitters and didn’t issue a walk, but he allowed four earned runs on eight hits, including a home run.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

Pirates Select Contract of Veteran Pitcher, Place Another Pitcher on IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected the contract of veteran right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford. He’s penciled in to start Wednesday’s game against the Cardinals in St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

Cardinals Set To Square Off Against Former Homegrown Hurler In NL Central Matchup

The St. Louis Cardinals' season is coming to a close, with 11 games left to play and only two against a National League Central rival. The Cardinals are finishing their divisional matchups from 2024 by taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a four-game series at home.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Pirates To Select Jake Woodford

The Pirates will promote right-hander Jake Woodford to start tomorrow’s game in St. Louis, reports Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (X link). He’s on a minor league contract, so the Bucs need to select him onto the 40-man roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Pirates Outright Jake Woodford

Pirates righty Jake Woodford cleared outright waivers, according to the transaction log at MLB.com. He has the ability to elect free agency because he has been outrighted before in his career.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 13

Pirates’ Jake Woodford Has Experienced Even Worse This Year

The Pittsburgh Pirates are going through hard times. Their losing streak reached eight games on Monday night when they lost to the Padres 2-1 in San Diego.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 13

Make it Eight: Pirates Losing Streak Continues Despite Woodford’s Gem

Jake Woodford worked into the seventh inning for the first time in his career but the Pittsburgh Pirates fell 2-1 to the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Monday night for their eighth-straight loss. In his second start with the Pirates (56-62), Woodford (0-4) scattered two hits across the first six innings of the game.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / June 10, 2024

Pirates to Sign Free Agent Reliever on a Minor League Contract

Jake Woodford is in agreement to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Woodward will settle in as a member of the rotation at Triple-A Indianapolis.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7, 2024

White Sox designate right-hander for assignment

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Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / May 28, 2024

Jake Woodford Joins White Sox with Mike Clevinger Injured

The Chicago White Sox made a trio of roster moves involving pitchers ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. With Mike Clevinger headed to the 15-day injured list with an elbow issue, the Sox selected Jake Woodford's contract from Triple-A Charlotte.

Chicago White Sox News / Fastball on SI / January 11, 2024

Chicago White Sox Claim Intriguing Pitcher Looking For Bounceback Season

After a down year in 2023, former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Woodford is looking for a fresh start with the Chicago White Sox. Per Robert Murray of Fansided.com: Right-hander Jake Woodford is signing a minor-league contract with the Chicago White Sox that includes an invite to spring training, sources say.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 10, 2024

White Sox Reportedly Sign Cardinals Free Agent, Ending Reunion Hopes

The St. Louis Cardinals made it a point this offseason to revamp their entire pitching staff, from the top down to their depth. In doing so, they moved on from a myriad of hurlers.

MLB News / Sox On 35th / January 10, 2024

Report: White Sox sign pitcher Jake Woodford to MiLB deal

Depth remains the priority for the White Sox this offseason. They signed another one of those pieces today. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the White Sox have signed veteran right-hander Jake Woodford to a minor-league deal.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29, 2023

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