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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 9
Braves reportedly showing interest in Willi Castro
According to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo, the Atlanta Braves are among the teams interested in free agent utility man Willi Castro. “The Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies are among the teams interested in signing utility man Willi Castro, sources told ESPN,” Castillo writes.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9
Pirates Pursuing Cubs Free Agent Utility Man
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have gone after many different free agents this season, but recently are targeting a player who can feature at a number of positions.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 9
ESPN Links Braves to All-Star Utility Man Among Winter Meetings Rumors
Some buzz is starting to creep through for the Atlanta Braves during the Winter Meetings. According to ESPN's Jorge Castro, they're among the three teams that are interested in utility man Willi Castro.
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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / November 9
Brewers could poach 2025 Cubs trade addition in free agency
With the Milwaukee Brewers offseason underway, one area under scrutiny is their shortstop position. Joey Ortiz, last year’s everyday player, had a bad year at the plate, but kept his spot due to excellent defense.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / September 21
Cubs Projected Not To Re-Sign Back Significant Trade Deadline Acquisition
The Chicago Cubs have clinched their spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, hoping to make a deep run in a National League which is as wide open as it's been in some time.
Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Cubs to call up top prospect, option Owen Caissie
The Cubs will replace one outfield prospect with another on Monday, as ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports that Kevin Alcantara will be called up from Triple-A Iowa and Owen Caissie is being sent back to Triple-A.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 20
Nico Hoerner's One-Word Reaction On Willi Castro's Throw Says Everything
If the Chicago Cubs were going to make a charge at the NL Central title after their archrivals in the Milwaukee Brewers got red-hot to take a commanding lead, then their massive five-game matchup that got underway on Monday needed to be won.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20
Willi Castro, Cubs look to take long series against Brewers
After making up two games of ground in a day against their National League Central rivals, the Chicago Cubs will look to take the five-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 5
New Cubs Star Willi Castro Shows Versatility, Matches Century-Old Record
Willi Castro was a coveted player at the trade deadline for his ability to hit right-handed and left-handed pitching, along with his versatility. The Chicago Cubs felt they needed more help in the utility department and pounced on Castro when the Minnesota Twins made him available.
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.
MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 1
Cubs Make Low Risk Move With Will Castro As Twins Bet On Young Pitching Depth
The Chicago Cubs made what could be a low risk, high reward trade as the clock was running out on the trade deadline. They acquired a veteran utility man from the Minnesota Twins in Willi Castro.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 31
Reports: Cubs acquire versatile Willi Castro from Twins
The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran utility player Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday afternoon ahead of the trade deadline.
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 31
Cubs Acquire Willi Castro in Trade From Twins
For years now, Willi Castro has been one of MLB’s best – and most underappreciated – utility players. The switch-hitter has done a little bit of everything for the Minnesota Twins, but the club is six games under .500 and selling off assets before this year’s trade deadline arrives.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29
Mariners showing interest in Twins switch-hitter, relievers
The Mariners have already upgraded the right side of their infield with last week’s addition of Josh Naylor, and as they continue to look around the league for help at the other corner and in the bullpen, they’ve increasingly focused in on the Twins, reports Daniel Kramer of MLB.com.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 28
Willi Castro bidding war? Astros among interested teams, insider says
Willi Castro may be in his final days with the Twins, who have dropped six of nine games since the All-Star break to reinforce the notion that selling before Thursday's MLB trade deadline is the right move for a meandering Minnesota club.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27
Astros interested in former All-Star utility man
The Astros’ desire to add some left-handed balance to their righty-heavy lineup doesn’t mean the team is restricting itself to solely lefty swingers.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26
Yankees not close to done adding ahead of trade deadline
The Yankees already made headlines by acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Rockies on Friday. That may not be their only move ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 12
The Twins Have a Hot Trade Commodity in Willi Castro
The trade deadline always comes with a ton of discussion and a fraction of action. You line up your wish list with former All-Stars and impact players, only for your team to add a mid-leverage lefty to the bullpen.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 11
Yankees' trade-deadline plans must include these two infielders
As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees are shopping for everything from bullpen and rotation additions to infield help. Regarding the latter, two infielders are clearly the best options.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 4
Willi Castro looks to stay hot as Twins face Athletics
Willi Castro has never been viewed as having a power bat over his seven big league seasons, but he's suddenly displaying plenty of strength. Castro has
Minnesota Twins News / Athlon Sports / May 16
Unfortunate Willi Castro Injury Results in MLB Debut of Twins Prospect
The Minnesota Twins have been the hottest team in baseball as they have been riding an 11-game win streak. It's been a tough couple of games for the Twins, however, as some crucial injuries have resulted in players missing time.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24
Twins place Willi Castro on IL
The Twins announced this morning that they’ve placed utilityman Willi Castro on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 21, with a strained right oblique muscle.
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / January 11
Willi Castro’s Future on the Twins Is Up in the Air
Utility players in baseball have become so much more popular over the years, with Ben Zobrist becoming the face of the term for well over a decade. A utilityman is best defined as a player who is capable of competently playing multiple positions around the diamond, typically in both the infield and the outfield.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 24, 2024
Will the Twins trade All-Star utility man Willi Castro this offseason?
Will the Twins trade Willi Castro this offseason? There are compelling arguments on both sides of the discussion regarding one of the team's more interesting decisions this winter.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 26, 2024
Willi Castro Had One of MLB’s Craziest Stats in 2024
The Minnesota Twins have fallen apart down the stretch. There has been very little positivity for Rocco Baldelli’s club over the past month. Willi Castro, who was named an All-Star for the first time this season, has always been capable of providing a spark.
Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11, 2024
Twins’ Willi Castro had funny reaction to learning about All-Star selection
Twins infielder Willi Castro received his first-career All-Star nod on Thursday as a replacement for Jose Altuve. The honor did not appear to be on Castro’s radar, at least judging by his reaction to the news.
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