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A former fan favorite for the New York Yankees is ready to go exploring. Veteran infielder Gio Urshela announced in a post to his Instagram page on Monday that he is retiring from Major League Baseball. Urshela noted that “today is the day to …
While the exact goal remains unclear, the Athletics continue to make moves. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday that the A’s have agreed to a deal with free agent infielder Gio Urshela. They are now set to become Urshela’s …
A former standout player for the New York Yankees is still not having much success elsewhere in the AL. The Detroit Tigers announced on Friday that they have designated veteran infielder Gio Urshela for assignment. LHP Easton Lucas is also being …
The Miami Marlins still have yet to sign a single free agent to their MLB roster this offseason, but the holdout may soon be ending. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported over the weekend that the Marlins are one of the teams talking with former New …
New York Yankees fans may be getting a chance to reuse their old jerseys. Will Sammon of The Athletic said in a report this week that the Yankees are showing interest in a reunion with Gio Urshela. The 32-year-old Urshela is still unsigned after …
The New York Mets may be trying for some more Al Leiter energy. Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post reports this week that the Mets are showing interest in Gio Urshela as a possible option at third base. Urshela remains a free agent after spending …
The Los Angeles Angels are hoping to be a playoff team this season, and they’ll have to make that push without Gio Urshela. Urshela suffered a fractured hip while stepping awkwardly at first base in an effort to beat out a ball during …
The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins swapped players on Sunday in a big trade. The Yankees are acquiring Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt from the Twins for Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela. Kiner-Falefa and Ronny Henriquez were …
The final day of the MLB season has not been devoid of action. That even includes umpires falling into dugouts. One play in New York really ended up having two highlights. The Yankees were hosting the Tampa Bay Rays in what was a must-win game for …
Broken bats can be a dangerous byproduct of playing baseball. Often, the hazard is more associated with pitchers and fielders having to dodge pieces of shattered wood than the hitters themselves. On Saturday, however, we got a reminder that the …
Gio Urshela gave the New York Yankees the lead against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday with a heck of a slide at home plate. The Yankees and Jays were tied at two in the bottom of the fifth inning. Urshela was on third with two outs and Marcus …
