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On YouTubeNicky Lopez News / Viral Sports News / November 20
Cubs Lose 7-Year Veteran as He Officially Elects Free Agency
Few players have ever experienced a year quite like the one Nicky Lopez just endured. From the start of spring training to the close of the World Series, the veteran utility infielder switched uniforms six times, suited up for four different organizations, and inked three separate contracts with the Chicago Cubs alone.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 3
Report: Yankees sign INF Nicky Lopez to minor league deal
The New York Yankees signed veteran infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league deal, FanSided reported Thursday. The Yankees had previously designated infielder CJ Alexander for assignment, and the Los Angeles Dodgers claimed him off waivers from New York earlier Thursday.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 3
Yankees Sign Recent Cubs Infielder Amid Brutal Stretch
The Chicago Cubs released an infielder before the 2025 MLB season could get underway. He eventually made his way back to the team before being sent away once more.
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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 3
Former Angels Infielder Signs With AL Powerhouse
Former Los Angeles Angels infielder Nicky Lopez is signing a minor league deal with the New York Yankees, per MLB insider Robert Murray. Lopez spent part of the 2025 season with the Halos, but was designated for assignment in April.
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MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / July 3
Yankees Sign Former Diamondbacks Infielder
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is getting things moving before the trade deadline. Per FanSided's Robert Murray, the club is signing infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league deal after he opted out of his minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 2
Former Cubs Veteran Triggers Opt-Out With Diamondbacks To Become Free Agent
The Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 MLB regular season with top prospect Matt Shaw as the Opening Day third baseman. But, his struggles early on led to the team making a surprising move, optioning him to Triple-A so that he could get back into a groove.
Diamondbacks Utility Player Opts Out of Contract
According to a report from FanSided's Robert Murray, Arizona Diamondbacks minor league utility man Nicky Lopez has opted out of his deal. He is free to explore free agency.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 20
Ex-Royals Utility Man Named Team's Best 2016 Draft Pick
The Kansas City Royals have struggled a bit this season and have come back down to earth after winning 86 games last season and securing an American League Wild Card berth.
Diamondbacks Sign Veteran Infielder to Minor League Contract
The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league contract. He will provide depth in Triple-A Reno, filling in the roster spot vacated by Ildemaro Vargas, who recently opted out of his minor league deal.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22
Journeyman infielder elects free agency
Infielder Nicky Lopez went unclaimed on outright waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs, per the transaction log at MLB.com. Chicago sent him outright to Triple-A Iowa, but Lopez has instead elected free agency.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Cubs Designate Nicky Lopez For Assignment
Infielder Nicky Lopez has been designated for assignment by the Cubs, reports Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. That was the expected corresponding move when it was reported earlier that Matt Shaw was coming back up to the big leagues.
MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 23
Recently-Released Angels Infielder Signs MLB Deal With NL Powerhouse
The Chicago Cubs signed Nicky Lopez to a one-year major league contract on Wednesday. Lopez spent the spring with Chicago, was released from his minor league contract March 21, and officially signed with the Angels four days later.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23
Cubs sign veteran infielder Nicky Lopez to deal
The Cubs announced Wednesday that they’ve signed infielder Nicky Lopez to a big league deal. Infielder and Rule 5 pick Gage Workman was designated for assignment to open a spot on the roster.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 22
Angels Infielder Elects to Leave Organization
After being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, infielder Nicky Lopez cleared waivers and elected free agency. Ahead of Opening Day, the Angels signed Lopez to a one-year, $850,000 contract.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18
Angels designate infielder for assignment after reinstating Zach Neto
The Angels announced that shortstop Zach Neto has been reinstated from the injured list.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 25
Angels sign 2B Nicky Lopez
The Los Angeles Angels signed second baseman Nicky Lopez on Tuesday. It is a one-year, $850,000 major league contract, the team announced. Lopez will be part of the squad's Opening Day roster.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22
Cubs release former highly-regarded Royals prospect
The Chicago Cubs have officially parted ways with veteran infielder Nicky Lopez, granting him his release following a request triggered by an opt-out clause in his minor league contract.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 21
Chicago Cubs release 2024 gold glove finalist
The Chicago Cubs made an unexpected move official today as they granted the release of a non-roster invitee Nicky Lopez. Lopez, a 2024 gold glove finalist as a second baseman, has played in the big leagues each of the past six seasons and is now free to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / March 21
Cubs Officially Grant Release To Former Highly-Regarded Prospect
The Chicago Cubs have made an eyebrow-raising roster move on Friday morning. As first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the team has officially parted ways with infielder Nicky Lopez after he requested and was granted his release.
Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 10
Nicky Lopez Expected to Opt Out of Cubs Contract
The Chicago Cubs trimmed their roster to 35 players on Sunday as they prepare to kick off the 2025 MLB season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19 in the Tokyo Series. Nicky Lopez, who was among the group of seven players that were either optioned or reassigned, is expected to opt out of his minor league deal.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 9
Cubs make a tough decision on this high-quality infielder
The Chicago Cubs are slowly closing in on March 18 when they travel to Japan to start their regular season in a quick two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB News / Total Apex Sports / February 5
Chicago Cubs Sign Infielder to One-Year Deal
The Chicago Cubs have signed Nicky Lopez to a one-year, minor league contract. The deal could end up netting Lopez $1.5 million depending on his playing time with the major league roster.
MLB News / Field Level Media / February 2
Reports: INF Nicky Lopez joining Cubs on minor league deal
The Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league deal with veteran infielder Nicky Lopez, according to multiple reports on Sunday. The deal will reportedly be worth $1.5 million if Lopez makes the major league roster.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / February 2
Chicago Cubs sign Naperville native and former White Sox infielder
The Chicago Cubs continued to add to their organizational depth before pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 9. Whether in the bullpen or as the fifth infielder, depth was something that Chicago struggled with mightily in 2024.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 2
Cubs sign Nicky Lopez to minor-league contract
Lopez heads from one side of the Windy City to the other, as he spent the 2024 season with the White Sox as a regular starter in the middle infield.
Chicago White Sox News / Fastball on SI / October 15, 2024
Chicago White Sox Second Baseman Nicky Lopez Named AL Gold Glove Finalist
The Chicago White Sox didn't exactly have an award-worthy year in 2024, but one of their players remains in the running for one of MLB's top honors. Second baseman Nicky Lopez has been named a finalist for a Gold Glove Award, Rawlings announced Tuesday morning.
Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29, 2024
White Sox place veteran infielder on waivers
There hasn’t been anything to suggest he has been designated for assignment, so he remains on the roster and can continue to play for the club while the waiver process plays out. However, the waivers are irrevocable, so he will be changing jerseys if someone does put in a claim.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2023
Royals' head-scratching trade indicates lack of direction
In a somewhat head-scratching move just before the trade deadline, the Royals shipped an everyday lineup piece to the Braves in a one-for-one swap that brought left-handed pitcher Taylor Hearn to Kansas City.
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