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MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / January 11
Have the Brewers’ rivals done enough to flip the division race?
The Milwaukee Brewers off-season has once again been relatively quiet, with no big free agent signings occurring. Freddy Peralta trade rumors are still amidst, but it appears as if Matt Arnold and company may be content rolling out the same players as a season ago, despite a massive hole offensively at shortstop.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7
Cubs claim Ryan Rolison off waivers from the White Sox
The Cubs have claimed left-hander Ryan Rolison off waivers from the White Sox, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The Sox designated Rolison for assignment when they needed to open a 40-man roster spot for free agent signee Sean Newcomb.
Athletics News / ChiCitySports / December 11
Cubs add Tread Athletics arm with clear path to 2026 bullpen
This offseason, the Chicago Cubs have taken some significant hits on the pitching side. Most of last year’s bullpen is now in free agency, and so far the lone corresponding addition has been Phil Maton.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 10
MLB Insider Reveals The Free Agent Pitcher The Cubs Are Linked To 'The Most'
The Chicago Cubs headed into the offseason expected to spend some money to upgrade their pitching staff, and this started in the bullpen with the acquisition of Phil Maton.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 8
Cubs Boss Explains Rush To Sign Phil Maton To Two-Year Contract
The Chicago Cubs were one of the first teams to move on the reliever market when free agency began after the World Series. They’re glad they did. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer talked about a variety of topics on Monday in Orlando, the first full day of the MLB winter meetings.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 5
Report: Cubs sign towering pitcher on minor league deal
The Chicago Cubs have had a quiet offseason to this point, but the rumors are starting to pick up. Jed Hoyer and the front office made a quick move to sign veteran relief pitcher Phil Maton to begin the offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / December 5
Cubs linked to surprising potential starting rotation boost in MLB free agency
The Chicago Cubs made an intriguing addition to the bullpen early during the MLB offseason, signing veteran reliever Phil Maton to a multi-year contract.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 1
Cubs Rightfully Receive Strong Grade For Phil Maton Signing
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a great season, and they are now going to be looking to sustain success going forward. While 2025 was a good year, there is plenty of work to do this winter for the Cubs.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / November 28
Former Veteran Rangers Bullpen Arm Signs Overseas With 2021 KBO Champions
The Texas Rangers have one clear issue with their roster heading into the 2026 season, and that is their bullpen. With only three truly competitive options on the roster for relief pitching, they will need to do some work this winter to either retain some of their own arms or add some more to the group via free agency.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 26
Cubs Notes: Maton's New Deal, Hawkins Clear On Keller, Helsley Interest & More
The Cubs head into Thanksgiving laser-focused on free agency as they look to fill out their roster for the 2026 season. With management clear about pitching
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 25
Details of Phil Maton’s New Cubs Deal Revealed
The Chicago Cubs have entered the offseason as a team that many will be keeping an eye on after a strong 2025 campaign. After a solid year, the Cubs will be seeking to build upon that this winter with a strong offseason.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 24
Why Phil Maton May Not Be A Good Signing For The Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are wheeling and dealing this winter right off the bat. But instead of focusing on bats, they are adding arms to a bullpen that contains many free agents, such as Brad Keller.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 24
2025 Transactions: Payamps Re-Signs with Braves, Maton to Cubs
This past weekend was a relatively quiet one, until the Mets and Rangers shook up their rosters with a blockbuster trade that included two highly-paid stars.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / November 22
Cubs add RHP Phil Maton, a master of missing bats without velocity
The Chicago Cubs have begun reshaping their bullpen after several relievers hit free agency following the 2025 season. Right-hander Phil Maton is the first addition, reportedly signing a multi-year deal that includes an option for a third season.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 22
What Phil Maton Signing Signals For The Cubs’ Bullpen Plan
The Chicago Cubs had something of a bullpen exodus after the 2025 season ended. Brad Keller, Drew Pomeranz, Caleb Thielbar, Ryan Brasier, Aaron Civale,
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 22
Cardinals May Regret Passing On Reunion With 2025 Breakout Reliever
The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to do this offseason. While they are going to be focused on trading certain players, that doesn’t mean they won’t add some pieces along the way as well.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22
Cubs land former Cardinals standout in free agency
The Chicago Cubs made an under-the-radar move on Friday to shore up their pitching staff. The Cubs signed former St. Louis Cardinals reliever Phil Maton to a two-year contract, according to reporter Michael Cerami.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 12
Cardinals Linked To Familiar Face As Potential Bullpen Addition
At the trade deadline this season, the St. Louis Cardinals were sellers trading away three rental relief pitchers and setting their rebuild in motion. They went with a much younger group in the bullpen for the rest of 2025.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 25
Cardinals' Phil Maton Linked To Trade To AL Powerhouse
The St. Louis Cardinals are seemingly ready to enter sell mode this year. They've struggled tremendously this month an,d it's caused them to lose momentum and fall behind in the wild card race.
MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 24
Yankees-Cardinals Deal? Trade Deadline Rumors Heating Up
Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently discussed some of the top names available at the trade deadline. One of the names Reuter discussed was St. Louis Cardinals reliever Phil Maton.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / June 25
Three players Cardinals should move at trade deadline
The Cardinals surprisingly find themselves in contention, but that doesn't mean there aren't some players who should be moved ahead of the deadline.
MLB News / The Forkball / March 13
Cardinals Add Reliever Phil Maton
The St. Louis Cardinals, seeking to solidify their relief corps after a disappointing 2024 season, have signed veteran right-handed reliever Phil Maton.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 8, 2025
Mets Free Agent Reliever Phil Maton Drawing Interest From AL East Team
After proving to be a reliable midseason trade acquisition last season, this New York Mets free agent relief pitcher is drawing interest from a team in the AL East.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9, 2024
Mets trade for World Series-winning pitcher
A former World Series champion is joining Grimace’s party in New York.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 8, 2024
Watch: Orioles' Gunnar Henderson smashes history-making HR
With Baltimore nursing a 2-0 lead in the ninth inning, Gunnar Henderson hit a three-run bomb off reliever Phil Maton to provide some cushion in a 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3, 2024
Top remaining reliever close to signing with AL East team
The Rays and right-hander Phil Maton are in the final stages of working out a contract.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14, 2024
Are the Astros trying to reunite with this free agent right-hander?
The Astros have made it clear that adding to their relief corps is a priority this winter.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 11, 2022
Astros reliever Phil Maton breaks finger after punching locker, will miss rest of playoffs
A bout of frustration will keep Maton from joining the Astros on their playoff run.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2022
Astros make history with two immaculate innings in one game
The Houston Astros became the first team in MLB history with a pair of immaculate innings in one game when Luis García and Phil Maton both breezed through three Texas Rangers batters on Wednesday.
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