Corey Oswalt sent to minors by Mets, Brad Brach released
The New York Mets have sent right-hander Corey Oswalt to te minors and released reliever Brad BrachFEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALBERT ALMORA JR. LEFT FIELDER - NO TEAM
LEFT FIELDER - NO TEAM
NL Central teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NL East teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Albert Almora and Mets finalize $1.25M, 1-year contract
Outfielder Albert Almora and the New York Mets have finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contractFEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Villar, Mets agree to $3.55M, 1-year contract
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that infielder Jonathan Villar has agreed to a $3.55 million, one-year contract with the New York MetsFEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs non-tender OFs Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr. Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. became free agents Wednesday when the Chicago Cubs declined to offer contracts to two key players from...
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs non-tender OFs Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr. CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. became free agents Wednesday when...
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • CHRON.COM
No surprises, Tigers offer contracts to all 9 arbitration-eligible players Among the non-tendered players who might intrigue the Tigers are outfielders Eddie Rosario, Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora and Adam Duvall
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Chicago Cubs decline to tender contracts to outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. The Chicago Cubs did not tender contracts to outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr., who teamed up to score one of the biggest run...
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Non-tendered by Cubs Almora was non-tendered by the Cubs on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact This move was widely anticipated, as Almora was never able to break through with the Cubs despite being a former top prospect. He will catch on elsewhere as a reclamation project, but he may not get a fully guaranteed contract.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Cubs face a Wednesday deadline to tender contracts to Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. The Chicago Cubs face the strong possibility of cutting ties with homegrown outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. by Wednesday’s...
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Optioned to South Bend Almora was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Almora saw limited playing time recently as he struggled at the plate once again in 2020 with a .167/.265/.200 with one RBI and nine strikeouts over 30 at-bats. He'll attempt to get into a rhythm in South Bend and should be one of the Cubs' first callups if injuries occur in the outfield. Almora's removal from the 28-man roster makes room for newly-acquired Cameron Maybin.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers beat Cubs 7-6; Heyward sits out amid player protests
Niko Goodrum hit a two-run double to cap Detroit’s five-run sixth inning, and the Tigers rallied past the Chicago Cubs 7-6AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez homer carries AL East-leading Rays past Orioles 4-3
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joins lineup Wednesday Almora is starting in center field and batting ninth in Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Almora enters the lineup with Ian Happ shifting over to left field. This will be Almora's first start since Friday and just his second start since Aug. 17, though he has appeared off the bench multiple times as a defensive replacement. For the season, Almora is slashing .174/.296/.174.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Collects two hits Friday Almora went 2-for-3 with two singles in Friday's 10-1 loss to the White Sox.
Impact Almora was one of the few Cubs to get anything going at the plate in the lopsided loss. It was also his first start in four days and only his fourth total start of the season. Ian Happ has taken the reins in center field with a strong start to the year, and Almora simply isn't playing enough right now to be much of a fantasy factor.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bote, Cubs rally past Cardinals 5-4 for doubleheader split
David Bote hit a three-run homer in Chicago’s four-run sixth inning, and the Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 for a doubleheader splitAUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Albert Almora, Jr. makes diving grab, might actually be superman (Video) Albert Almora, Jr. stole a hit away from Tommy Edman If you see any police on the streets of Chicago looking for a thief near Wrigley Field,...
AUGUST 17, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Making third start of 2020 Almora will start in center field and bat eighth Monday in the first game of the Cubs' doubleheader with the Cardinals.
Impact He'll step in for Ian Happ, who is getting a breather in the front end of the twin bill. Almora has previously appeared in 15 of the Cubs' 19 games, but he's started just twice before Monday.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rizzo homers again, Cubs beat virus-unsettled Reds 8-7
Anthony Rizzo homered for the third time, and the Chicago Cubs held on for an 8-7 victory over a Cincinnati Reds team coping with coronavirus uncertaintyJULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Almora's leaping grab snares Play of Week Albert Almora Jr.'s great grab leaping into the ivy at Wrigley Field on Sunday has earned him the first Play of the Week honor of the 2020 s...
JULY 27, 2020 • MLB.COM
Remains on the bench Almora is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Ian Happ picks up his third straight start in center field to begin the season, so it would appear that Almora is truly a reserve option at this point. He offers good defense in center and should still get some playing time, but he may need Happ to slip up at the plate to become a fantasy factor in 2020.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting on Opening Day Almora isn't in the Cubs' Opening Day lineup Friday against the Brewers.
Impact Ian Happ gets the nod in center field, with Kyle Schwarber in left and Victor Caratini serving as the designated hitter. Exactly how the playing time breaks down at those positions may take a few games to sort out.
JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Has looked impressive in camp Chicago manager David Ross said he's been impressed by Almora at the plate and on the bases during summer camp, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Almora popped a home run against Jon Lester in an intrasquad game Friday and has stolen three bases during the team's summer scrimmages. "I think Albert had one of the best quarantines that you could have," Ross said. "Everybody comes in here a little bit differently after that long break. Almora did a phenomenal job of staying ready." The 26-year-old will probably split some time in center field with Ian Happ, but with National League teams now able to use a designated hitter, Happ could see some time there, allowing the superior defender Almora to get more time in the field.
JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: Almora going all out; Rizzo takes step Albert Almora Jr. has had one of the more eventful Summer Camp showings for the Cubs. The center fielder crashed into Wrigley's bricks and i...
JULY 18, 2020 • MLB.COM
