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After a strong 2026, the Phillies extended one of their best relievers from this past year for next season. Plus, the Braves made a tweak to the 40-man roster, adding infielder Brett Wisely.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / October 15

Phillies make first roster move of offseason, agree to deal to bring back veteran reliever

PHILADELPHIA — During a one-hour, two-minute end-of-season press conference that covered a number of different topics regarding the state of the franchise, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced the club’s first roster move of the offseason.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15

Phillies Re-Sign Tim Mayza, Hire Carlos Mendoza As Third Base Coach

10:50am: Mayza will earn $2.75MM next season, according to Gelb. That’s a raise over the $1.75MM salary he collected this year. 9:38am: The Phillies made a couple of notable moves on Thursday morning, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / October 9

How would MLB’s 154-game proposal have affected Phillies in recent years?

On Sept. 18, the Phillies ran a bullpen game in a losing effort against the Mets at Citi Field. Left-hander Tim Mayza allowed three runs as the opener, and Orion Kerkering gave up three more in the sixth inning.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 12

Phillies drop crucial game vs. Braves in playoff race

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable bullpen decisions

It’s a consequential loss for the Phillies, who are now five games back of the Braves with just 14 games left.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / May 5

How ‘Sheriff’ Tim Mayza has brought the fun back to Phillies bullpen

PHILADELPHIA — Chase Shugart let the cat out of the bag in Miami over the weekend, admitting on the NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcast Tim Mayza was known as “The Sheriff.” The nickname has gotten around the clubhouse, enough where Mayza is “Sheriff” by default.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / March 28

Stay or go: Kyle Backhus vs. Zach Pop vs. Tim Mayza

The Phillies opened the season with three pitchers on the injured list – Zack Wheeler, Orion Kerkering and Max Lazar. We kind of have an idea that at least Wheeler and Kerkering are going to be back sooner rather than later since they have already begun rehab assignments in Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Bluejaysnation / March 24

Former Blue Jay reliever Tim Mayza signs big league deal with Phillies

Tim Mayza has made a big league roster. On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies announced that Mayza had been let go of his minor league contract, but re-signed to a major league deal, thus making the team’s bullpen.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Phillies Re-Sign Tim Mayza To MLB Deal, Return Zach McCambley To Marlins

The Phillies announced this morning that left-hander Tim Mayza was re-signed to a major league contract after the lefty exercised his opt-out clause in his minor league deal and was granted his release by the organization yesterday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Bluejaysnation / January 23

Former Blue Jays reliever Tim Mayza re-signs with the Philadelphia Phillies on a minor league deal

A former Blue Jays reliever is staying in the NL East. Veteran left-hander Tim Mayza is staying with the Philadelphia Phillies, signing a minor league deal as reported by Matt Gelb of The Athletic.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Phillies Re-Sign Tim Mayza To Minor League Deal

The Phillies have re-signed veteran lefty Tim Mayza to a minor league contract, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He’ll be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee next month.

MLB News / Over The Monster / January 21

The Red Sox are interested in adding a lefty reliever. Could it be Tim Mayza?

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1, 2025

Former Pirates Pitcher Get Playoff Shot With Rival

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher is now on a team that will give him the chance to play in the most important games of the season. The Philadelphia Phillies claimed left-handed pitcher Tim Mayza off waivers on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 31, 2025

Pirates Release Veteran Lefty Reliever

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made the decision to let go of one of their Opening Day pitchers in a recent roster move. The Pirates released left-handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 3, 2025

Pirates Clear Roster Spot for LHP Tim Mayza

The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially announced their one-year deal with left-handed reliever Tim Mayza. The deal, which was reported last week, is for $1.15 million, a source told Pittsburgh Baseball Now.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 28, 2025

Former Toronto Blue Jays Lefty Finds New Home with Pittsburgh Pirates

Former Toronto Blue Jays lefty Tim Mayza has found a new home with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to a report from Pirates reporter Alex Stumpf. Sources: The Pirates are in agreement with lefty reliever Tim Mayza on a MLB deal.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 28, 2025

Former Yankees Reliever Signs One-Year Deal with Pittsburgh

The New York Yankees are in desperate need of left-handed bullpen help ahead of Opening Day. After signing a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, one former Yankee southpaw is now off the free-agent market.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 27, 2025

Pirates Add Pair of Left-Handed Bullpen Reinforcements in Free Agency

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement with a pair of left-handed relievers, one on a big-league deal and one on a minor-league pact. The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $1.15 million contract with Tim Mayza, as first reported by Alex Stumpf of MLB.com.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 27, 2025

Former Blue Jay Tim Mayza signs major-league deal with Pirates

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tim Mayza has found a new home. MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf reported on Monday evening that Mayza has signed a major-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, pending a physical of course.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / August 18, 2024

Can the Yankees revitalize their new veteran bullpen addition?

The New York Yankees announced that they would sign and activate left-handed reliever Tim Mayza ahead of yesterday’s game, where he delivered a scoreless inning.