MIKE BAUMANN NEWS

Becomes free agent Baumann was released by the Marlins on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Baumann was the definition of a journeyman in 2024, making stops with the Orioles, Angels, Marlins, Mariners and Giants. He didn't pitch particularly well, posting a 5.55 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with a 58:28 K:BB across 58.1 frames.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from paternity leave The Marlins activated Baumann from the paternity list Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Baumann missed the series earlier this week against the Twins while welcoming a new addition to the family but will be back in the bullpen for the Marlins' final series of the season in Toronto. He has allowed 10 runs with a 17:4 K:BB over 12.1 innings during his time with Miami.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity leave The Marlins placed Baumann on the paternity list Tuesday.

Impact Baumann will likely miss the three-game series with the Twins before rejoining the team this weekend in Toronto. He has allowed 10 runs but boasts a 17:4 K:BB over 12.1 innings since being claimed off waivers by the Marlins last month.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani has 3 homers, 10 RBIs and becomes first 50-50 player as Dodgers rout Marlins, clinch playoffs

Shohei Ohtani became the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season when he homered three times and stole two bases to lead the Los Ang...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 milestone in spectacular fashion with a 3-homer, 2-steal game

Shohei Ohtani has become the first major league player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Angels News: Mike Baumann off to Miami as Angels Designate Him for Assignment The Angels have lost pitcher Mike Baumann, who was claimed by the Marlins after being DFA’d.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Claimed by Miami The Marlins claimed Baumann off waivers Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday and will now join his fifth MLB club of the season. Bauman posted a 3.76 ERA in 60 appearances for the Orioles last year, but he has a 5.24 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 40:21 K:BB across 44.2 frames this season.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to waivers The Angels designated Baumann for assignment Friday.

Impact The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Giants on July 27 but was shipped to the Halos shortly after, only to get DFA'ed again. Baumann appeared in 10 games (9.1 innings) with Los Angeles, posting a 6.75 ERA and a 7:4 K:BB. Assuming he clears waivers, Baumann is expected to remain in the Angels' organization.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to waivers The Angels designated Baumann for assignment Friday.

Impact Baumann was designated for assignment by the Giants on July 27 but was scooped up via trade by the Halos shortly after. Baumann appeared in 10 games (9.1 innings) with Los Angeles, posting a 6.75 ERA and a 7:4 K:BB. Assuming he clears waivers, Baumann is expected to remain in the Angels' organization.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clement homers for 3rd straight game as Blue Jays score 5 runs in 2nd inning and beat Angels 5-3

Ernie Clement homered for the third time in his last three games and the Toronto Blue Jays used a five-run second inning to build an early lead and beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3

AUGUST 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Traded to Halos The Angels acquired Baumann from the Giants on Tuesday in exchange for cash, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact San Francisco designated Baumann for assignment Saturday, but he'll regain a 40-man roster spot with a new organization. He's out of minor-league options and thus will need to be added to the Angels' 26-man active roster. The right-hander reliever holds a 4.84 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 35.1 innings across 36 appearances with the Giants, Mariners and Orioles.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Angels The Angels acquired Baumann from the Giants on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact The Giants will presumably receive cash considerations in exchange for Baumann, who had been designated for assignment. He's out of options and thus will need to be added to the active roster.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Giants The Giants designated Baumann for assignment Saturday.

Impact Baumann was acquired by San Francisco via trade Sunday after being designated for assignment by the Mariners on July 19. He surrendered two runs in two-thirds of an inning for the Giants. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, Baumann should be expected to remain in the Giants organization. Spencer Bivens was called up in a corresponding move.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Giants The Giants designated Baumann for assignment Saturday.

Impact Baumann was acquired by San Francisco via trade Sunday after being designated for assignment by the Mariners on July 19. He surrendered two runs in two-thirds of an inning for the Giants. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, Baumann should be expected to remain in the Giants' organization. Spencer Bivens was called up in a corresponding move

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to San Francisco Baumann was traded to the Giants in exchange for cash considerations Sunday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Baumann was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Friday and he will now head to San Francisco. The right-handed reliever has appeared in 35 games with the Orioles and Mariners this season, producing a 4.41 ERA and 1.38 WHIp with 32 strikeouts over 34.2 innings.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Seattle The Mariners designated Baumann for assignment Friday.

Impact The move corresponds with Seattle reinstating left-hander Gabe Speier (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list. Baumann was acquired by the Mariners from the Orioles on May 22 after being initially DFA'd by Baltimore. Across his 18 outings with Seattle, Baumann has posted a 5.51 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 16.1 innings. He could garner interest from a team looking to add right-handed depth to its bullpen.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Seattle The Mariners designated Baumann for assignment Friday.

Impact The move corresponds with Seattle reinstating left-hander Gabe Speier (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list. Baumann was acquired by the Mariners from the Orioles on May 22 after being initially DFA'd by Baltimore. Across his 18 outings with Seattle, Baumann has posted a 5.51 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 16.1 innings. He could garner interest from teams looking to add right-handed depth to the bullpen.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Rortvedt homers, drives in 4 runs as the Rays beat the Mariners 11-3 for 7th win in 9 games

Ben Rortvedt hit a two-run homer and finished with four RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 11-3 for their seventh win in nine games

JUNE 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Rodríguez hits tiebreaking single in 3-run 10th as Mariners outlast Royals 6-5 to avoid 1st sweep

Julio Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning, Cal Raleigh added a two-run single and the Seattle Mariners held off the Kansas City Royals 6-5 to avoid getting swept...

JUNE 9, 2024 • Associated Press

First win as Mariner Baumann (2-0) got the win in an extra-inning victory over the Astros on Wednesday, firing a perfect 10th inning.

Impact Just traded to the Mariners from the Orioles on May 22, Baumann was making his second appearance in a Seattle uniform Wednesday and was called on in the 10th after closer Andres Munoz had already worked the ninth. Baumann nearly got through the inning on a minimum number of pitches, locating all five pitches for strikes while retiring Chas McCormick, Victor Caratini and Jose Altuve. The veteran right-hander then became the pitcher of record when J.P. Crawford hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the home half of the frame, giving Baumann his first win since April 10 in what was his fifth straight scoreless appearance.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners obtain RHP Mike Baumann from Orioles The Seattle Mariners acquired right-hander Mike Baumann and minor league catcher Michael Perez from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for mi...

MAY 23, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Mike Baumann and Michael Pérez acquired by Mariners from Orioles for Blake Hunt

Right-hander Mike Baumann and minor league catcher Michael Pérez have been acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday for catcher Blake Hunt

MAY 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Orioles trade reliever Mike Baumann to Mariners for minor league catcher Blake Hunt The Orioles acquired catcher Blake Hunt from the Mariners in exchange for right-hander Mike Baumann and catcher Michael Pérez.

MAY 23, 2024 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Sent to Seattle The Orioles traded Baumann and catcher Michael Perez to the Mariners on Wednesday in exchange for catcher Blake Hunt.

Impact The 28-year-old righty was squeezed off the Orioles' 40-man roster Saturday to make room for Grayson Rodriguez's return from the injured list, and Baumann will now find a new home in the Seattle bullpen. He sports a 3.44 ERA and 1.47 WHIP alongside a 16:9 K:BB through 18.1 frames and should settle in as a middle reliever.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angels' Nolan Schanuel loses lengthy on-base streak on a scoring change from a game 6 days earlier

Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel’s on-base streak to begin his major league career has ended at 30 games following a retroactive scoring change made nearly a week after the game

APRIL 7, 2024 • Associated Press