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On YouTubeBaltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 4
Baltimore Orioles Designate Infielder for Assignment To Make Room for Free Agent
The Baltimore Orioles dipped back into the free agent pool on Tuesday afternoon when it was announced that they agreed to a one-year deal with outfielder Ramon Laureano.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4
Orioles designate veteran IF for assignment less than a week after adding him
He has long been regarded as a smooth defender at shortstop.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 31
Chicago Cubs Trade Their Recently DFA'd Rookie Infielder, Get Cash in Return
Finances are always at the top of mind for the Chicago Cubs during the offseason. While the team has made moves to improve the roster this winter, it hasn't come via free agency.
The 'Three or more MLB batting titles' quiz
Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?
MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 31
Chicago Cubs Trade Recently DFA'd Infielder to Baltimore Orioles
The Chicago Cubs have made multiple moves this winter, hoping to improve after a down campaign a season ago. Whether marginal or the addition of Kyle Tucker, the Cubs have been active.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / January 31
Baltimore Orioles Trade for Intriguing Rookie Infielder, DFA Veteran Journeyman
The Baltimore Orioles made a trade on Jan. 31. It's not something that's going to completely change the outlook of their season, but it was an interesting deal nonetheless.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31
Orioles acquire Luis Vazquez, designate Emmanuel Rivera
The 25-year-old Vazquez made his big league debut with the Cubs in 2024, though he only appeared in 11 games and went 1-for-12 in a small sample of 14 plate appearances.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 28
Chicago Cubs designate a promising young shortstop for assignment
The Chicago Cubs had to fill a couple of bench spots on their roster with it being one of the weaker links coming into spring training. Earlier this offseason the Cubs made a trade with the Miami Marlins to acquire utility man and defensive specialist Vidal Brujan to be one option.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / January 28
Cubs Roster Move: Berti Signing Official, Vazquez DFA’d 
Today, in addition to making the Ryan Pressly trade official, the Cubs also made the Jon Berti signing official. The 35-year-old utility man may wind up being the biggest addition to the Cubs’ bench, and we discussed his signing earlier here and here.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28
Cubs designate intriguing defensive shortstop prospect for assignment
Baseball America ranked him 16th among Cubs farmhands last winter and praised him as the best defensive shortstop in the system.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 23
Chicago Cubs Call Up Intriguing Young Prospect
The Chicago Cubs have just 34 games left in the year and are still hopeful of making a run to get into the MLB playoffs. That isn't a very likely scenario, however, it's not impossible.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / August 23
The Cubs Are Calling Up Infielder Luis Vazquez
A glove-first utility prospect, Vazquez can provide cover in a number of spots.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 18
Minor League Wrap: Shaw, Ballesteros, Vazquez, Strumpf all home as Iowa splits doubleheader
Iowa powers to a game one victory, but that’s the end of the good news tonight. After two days of “everyone wins,” we’ve got an “everyone loses” day. At least Iowa also won.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / May 29
Vazquez Heads Up, Someone Balks Up, Bellinger Gets Up, Estrada Blows Up, and Other Cubs Bullets
A great baserunning play from Luis Vazquez,
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / May 21
Cubs roster moves: Dansby Swanson activated, Luis Vazquez called up, Miles Mastrobuoni and PCA optioned
The Cubs have their Gold Glove shortstop back. Dansby Swanson has been on the injured list since May 8 with a right knee sprain. The Cubs have definitely missed their Gold Glove shortstop.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 20
Chicago Cubs infield prospect Luis Vazquez called up from Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs promoted infield prospect Luis Vazquez from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. The move comes as fellow infielders Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson have been hampered by injuries.
Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / May 20
Cubs to Promote Luis Vazquez From Triple-A Iowa
After an ugly showing in their series at home, the Chicago Cubs will be promoting infield prospect Luis Vazquez from Triple-A Iowa. As Nico Hoerner continues to miss time due to injury, Vazquez figures to have a role in the everyday lineup.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19
Cubs calling up top prospect ahead of Braves series
The Chicago Cubs have made an intriguing move ahead of a three-game series versus the Atlanta Braves, with Jorge Castillo of ESPN reporting that the National League Central club is promoting infielder Luis Vazquez.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Cubs to promote top infield prospect for his MLB debut
Since the Cubs’ next game isn’t until Tuesday, the call-up seems tied to Nico Hoerner’s health status.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Cubs fans receive positive injury updates on multiple players
The Cubs are expecting to welcome shortstop Dansby Swanson back from the injured list prior to Tuesday’s series opener against the Braves, as noted by Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun Times.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / April 9, 2024
Minor League Wrap: Luis Vazquez hits 2 HR as Iowa stops St. Paul, 9-7
Iowa won, South Bend and Myrtle Beach lost and Tennessee rained. There were some transactions today. RHP Matthew Thompson went back down to Tennessee and RHP Kohl Franklin was promoted to Triple-A Iowa for the first time.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 26, 2023
Cubs Prospect Got Back On Track in 2023
One Chicago Cubs prospect got their career moving in the right direction in 2023, according to MLB Pipeline. The site put together a list of prospects across baseball who improved so much last season that they could find themselves increasingly on their organization’s radar for 2024 and beyond.
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