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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 1
Former Dodgers Reliever, Catcher Find New Homes With NL Rivals
Former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Kyle Farmer and reliever Phil Bickford both landed with new teams this offseason. Farmer signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Rockies.
MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / November 25
Cubs Pitch Lab Takes on Phil Bickford as Latest Reclamation Project
The Chicago Cubs have been fairly active to start the offseason. While none of the heavy lifting has commenced, Jed Hoyer has been stocking the organization's depth.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / November 23
The Chicago Cubs Sign Veteran Middle Reliever
The Chicago Cubs made a minor move on the free agent market by bringing in veteran RHP Phil Bickford to a minor league deal as reported by Jon Heyman. Phil Bickford is signing a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs per Jon Heyman.
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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 23
Cubs, Phil Bickford Agree To Minor League Deal
The Cubs are in agreement with reliever Phil Bickford on a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (X link). The Rep 1 Baseball client qualified for minor league free agency at the start of the offseason.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Yankees Outright Nick Burdi, Phil Bickford
The Yankees have outrighted relievers Nick Burdi and Phil Bickford, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Both right-handers were designated for assignment over the weekend when the Yanks reinstated Ian Hamilton and Clarke Schmidt from the 60-day injured list.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 7
New York Yankees DFA Pair of Veteran Relievers
The New York Yankees have seen a steady stream of players returning from the injured list in recent weeks, but this influx has also meant others losing their spots on the roster.
MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / August 26
AL East Squad Lands Former Dodgers Reliever
For the second time this season, the New York Yankees have signed former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Phil Bickford to a major league contract. Bickford struggled in his first stint with the Yankees, posting a 14.40 earned run average over five appearances in late June, which led to his designation for assignment.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / August 25
Yankees DFA Tonkin, promote Bickford 
Once an early breakout surprise of the Yankees’ bullpen, Tonkin struggled mightily since the All-Star break. The reliever carousel for the Yankees keeps on spinning.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Yankees sign struggling former first-round pick
The Yankees announced that Phil Bickford has rejoined the team on a new Major League contract, and the veteran righty has been selected to the club’s active roster.
Former Dodgers Longtime Reliever Heads Back to Free Agency
Former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Phil Bickford has elected free agency from the American League powerhouse New York Yankees on Wednesday. Bickford cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster on Sunday.
New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4
Veteran reliever elects free agency after DFA by Yankees
New York had designated the right-hander for assignment on Sunday. He evidently cleared waivers.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / July 3
Yankees’ DFAd bullpen arm opts for free agency over second chance
The New York Yankees‘ bullpen has experienced a significant decline in the standings recently, with pitching coach Matt Blake actively working to mitigate the impact of injuries and underperformances.
MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 1
Former Dodgers Reliever Designated for Assignment by Yankees
Former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Phil Bickford has been designated for assignment by the New York Yankees. The Yankees announced the move via Twitter/X.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 30
Yankees promote Maciejewski, DFA Bickford
The Yankees shake up the bullpen once again as they try to break this horrendous slump. Currently in the mire of a horrendous June slump, the Yankees announced today they were designating righty Phil Bickford for assignment and selecting lefty Josh Maciejewski to the active roster.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / June 30
The Yankees might need to cut recently signed bullpen arm
The New York Yankees have been playing a risky game with their bullpen, attempting to navigate through injury and inconsistency. In their quest for stability, they’ve introduced new arms into the mix, but not all additions have proven effective.
MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / June 22
Yankees Take Chance on Ex-Mets Reliever With Bullpen Ailing
The New York Yankees took a chance on another ex-Mets relief pitcher to try and help their struggling bullpen. Prior to Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves, the Bronx Bombers announced the signing of right-handed reliever Phil Bickford to a major league deal and selected him to the active roster.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / June 21
Yankees surprisingly cut solid bullpen arm, sign intriguing righty
The New York Yankees initiated several roster moves on Friday to address their bullpen woes. After the pen relinquished 10 runs in Thursday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, the team made changes to enhance their pitching staff’s stamina due to heavy recent usage.
New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 21
Yankees designate Victor González, recall Yoendrys Gómez
This week’s roster reshuffle continued with more movement in the bullpen. It’s been a long week in New York, with the Yankees getting hit by injuries and shuttling players on and off the roster.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2, 2024
Yankees sign veteran reliever to a minor league deal
The New York Yankees have reportedly added a pitcher who used to play a subway ride away.
MLB News / Empire Sports Media / April 2, 2024
Yankees trade bullpen arm to Dodgers from cash considerations
It is not unusual for the Yankees to be fluid and flexible with their bullpen, sending players down and signing relief arms to minor league contracts with the hopes of promoting them at some point.
MLB News / Empire Sports Media / April 2, 2024
Yankees sign former Giants 1st round pitcher to MiLB deal
The Yankees are seemingly always active when it comes to supporting their bullpen and finding value in pitchers that others overlook. On Tuesday, the team signed Phil Bickford to a minor league deal, a former first-round draft pick by the San Francisco Giants back in 2015.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26, 2024
Mets release former first-round reliever
He was drafted in the first round twice during his days as an amateur; he was first picked 10th overall by the Blue Jays in the 2013 draft before ultimately signing with the Giants after being selected 18th overall in 2015.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / March 26, 2024
Mets Release Veteran Reliever Ahead of Opening Day
The New York Mets are creeping closer to finalizing their Opening Day roster. After releasing Luke Voit on Tuesday morning, the Mets released reliever Phil Bickford later in the day.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 7, 2024
Mets Reliever Wins Arbitration Hearing
The New York Mets lost their arbitration hearing with relief pitcher Phil Bickford on Tuesday, reported the New York Post. It may not be much money, but Bickford won the difference in the two offers.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6, 2024
Veteran reliever wins arbitration hearing against Mets
New York acquired Bickford in a minor deadline trade with the Dodgers. He threw 25 1/3 innings down the stretch, working to a 4.62 ERA.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / January 19, 2024
2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Phil Bickford
Phil Bickford’s career with the Los Angeles Dodgers included multiple ups and downs, and the 2023 season brought about more inconsistency. The right-hander opened the year in the Dodgers bullpen and initially got off to a good start.
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