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MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 22
29YO MLB Pro Becomes the World Series Champion Even Without Playing in It: Here’s How
Jake Woodford will receive a World Series ring—without ever pitching in it. Despite recording a 7.81 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 19 outings, Woodford is the luckiest player in MLB this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / October 21
How one former Diamondbacks pitcher will be a World Series champion — no matter who wins
PHOENIX — The World Series is right around the corner, with the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays looking to win their first championship — while one former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher is guaranteed to win his first no matter who comes out on top.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 20
Forgotten D-backs Pitcher is a 2026 World Series Champion No Matter What
The 2025 Major League season was a strange, trying time for fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Injuries ran rampant; disappointment, underperformance and overall unrest among fans was prevalent.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 20
Ex-Brewers Pitcher Guaranteed World Series Ring After Stints with Rays
In just a few days, the Milwaukee Brewers will open up the World Series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's their first trip to the World Series since 1982 when they met with the St.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28
Rays Outright Jake Woodford
The Rays have sent right-hander Jake Woodford outright to Triple-A Durham, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 25
2026 Transactions: Beck & De los Santos Recalled, Woodford DFA’d
It’s the final weekend of the 2026 MLB season. Several teams made moves to swap out and change some pitchers on September 25. Plus, with two doubleheaders, the Yankees & Red Sox were among those teams.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Viral Sports News / September 25
Former Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Gets Axed by New MLB Team
Former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jake Woodford was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, a day after calling him up from Triple-A Durham, via the MLB transaction log.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / September 25
Rays Part Ways With Long-Time Veteran Just Before MLB Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-hander Jake Woodford for assignment on Friday, a one-day major league cameo that ended as quickly as it began, via the MLB transaction log.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25
Rays Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment
The Rays announced that right-hander Manuel Rodríguez has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Fellow righty Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24
Rays Select Jake Woodford
The Rays announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jake Woodford. Fellow righty Mason Englert has been optioned to Triple-A Durham as the corresponding active roster move.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10
Rays, Jake Woodford Agree To Minor League Deal
The Rays are signing right-hander Jake Woodford to a minor league contract, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He elected free agency after being waived by the Cubs last week.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 9
Chicago Cubs Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran
The Chicago Cubs made a roster move during their recent series against the Kansas City Royals that quietly closed a chapter for a veteran pitcher. Right-hander Jake Woodford, who had spent parts of seven seasons in the majors, elected free agency after the team designated him for assignment earlier in the week.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4
Cubs Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment
The Cubs announced that trade acquisitions Tyrone Taylor and Ryan Zeferjahn have been activated onto the roster. In corresponding moves, they have optioned outfielder Kevin Alcántara and designated right-hander Jake Woodford for assignment.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29
Cubs Select Jake Woodford, Designate Andrew Wantz For Assignment
The Cubs announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jake Woodford. Right-hander Andrew Wantz has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17
Cubs Re-Sign Jake Woodford To Minor League Deal
Veteran righty Jake Woodford went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs this week. He elected free agency, per the MiLB.com transaction log, but he’s headed right back to the Cubs on a new minor league deal, MLBTR has learned.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14
Cubs Outright Jake Woodford
The Cubs have run right-hander Jake Woodford unclaimed through outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He has the right to elect free agency and explore other opportunities.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11
Cubs Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment
Right-hander Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment by the Cubs, the team announced. Reliever Phil Maton is back from the injured list to take Woodford’s spot in the bullpen.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 5
Chicago Cubs choice of Jake Woodford over Bryse Wilson reeks of desperation
The Chicago Cubs have not had a healthy pitching staff for the entirety of the 2026 MLB season. As the season has progressed, they have suffered more injuries to both their starting rotation and bullpen, forcing them to get creative with how they approach each and every game.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 24
Brewers acquire RHP Jake Woodford from Rays
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Jake Woodford from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a minor league pitcher and cash on Tuesday. Right-hander K.C.
MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 22
Former D-backs Pitcher's New Rays Deal Answers Reunion Question
The Arizona Diamondbacks won't be reuniting with veteran pitcher Jake Woodford anytime in the immediate future. On Friday, according to MLB Trade Rumors' Steve Adams, Woodford signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, joining a new club on a minor league deal with an invite to big league spring training.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 25, 2025
DFA'd Veteran Pitcher Remains With Diamondbacks
According to the Arizona Diamondbacks' transaction logs, right-handed long reliever Jake Woodford was sent outright to the Triple-A Reno Aces on Tuesday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 24, 2025
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 19, 2024
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 / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 13, 2024
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2024
MLB home run props for 7/31: Big price on a big hit
We're still searching for our first home run prop winner of the week, and we feel good about our chances on this hump day. Here are the three HR bets we're targeting for Wednesday's MLB slate.
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
MLB HR props for Friday 9/29: This prop is Taylor made
We've made it to the final day of home run props in the regular season. Let's finish the year off with a bang and build up the bankroll for the playoffs with our Jack Dougherty's three favorite HR prop bets for Friday's MLB slate.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 14, 2023
MLB best bets: Wiesguy's 2 Picks and a Prop for 4/14
My Blue Jays let me down yesterday with a loss in the series finale against Detroit. Nevertheless, we banked on Spencer Turnbull not pitching more than five innings and that cashed, and so did Minnesota at the Yankees.
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