The Los Angeles Angels designated first baseman/outfielder, Alfonso Rivas, for assignment last week. It didn't take long for him to find a new team. On Monday, Rivas was claimed off waivers by the St.
The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy retooling their roster this winter after a disappointing last-place National League Central finish in 2023. The top priority of replenishing the rotation has been addressed and the club is still on the lookout to add weapons to the bullpen.
Since the season ended, he’s been on the waiver carousel.
The Los Angeles Angels have claimed infielder Alfonso Rivas off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians. Rivas adds to the overall depth of the Angels' roster for next season, and he will be given a chance to make the team.
A first baseman who made his debut with the Chicago Cubs in 2021 is headed for the west coast. The Los Angeles Angels claimed Alfonso Rivas off waivers on Friday, placing him on their 40-man roster as the league prepares for its holiday break.
One week ago, first baseman/outfielder Alfonso Rivas was designated for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians to make room for catcher Austin Hedges on the team’s 40-man roster.
When the Cleveland Guardians signed right-handed pitcher Ben Lively earlier this week, their 40-man roster was at its maximum capacity. This transaction came after it was reported that catcher Austin Hedges was signing a one-year contract with Cleveland, which was not yet official.
The 2023 offseason is officially underway and the Cleveland Guardians are wasting no time addressing the clear holes on their roster. One of those is the
The Guardians announced they’ve claimed first baseman Alfonso Rivas off waivers from the Pirates. Rivas, 27, was drafted by the A’s in the fourth round
Alfonso Rivas went 3-for-5 and drove in five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a nine-run deficit to beat host Cincinnati 13-12 on Saturday and deal the Reds' postseason hopes a crippling blow.
Alfonso Rivas went 3-for-5 and drove in five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a 9-0 deficit to beat host Cincinnati 13-12 on Saturday and deal the Reds' postseason hopes a crippling blow.
PITTSBURGH — Alfonso Rivas was seemingly living out his dream. A native of Chula Vista, Calif., a city on the Mexican border, Rivas was playing for his hometown San Diego Padres.
Newly acquired Alfonso Rivas belted a three-run homer and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates went deep three more times to pound out an 8-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.
Alfonso Rivas, acquired from the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline, has joined the Pittsburgh Pirates’ active roster prior to Thursday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Who’s on first continues to be more than an all-time comedic question for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was a question at the end of last season when Michael Chavis for designated for assignment in September.
There has been a lot of talk about whether the San Diego Padres will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and it appears we have our answer.
The Padres announced a broad-reaching slate of roster moves Tuesday, most notably designating infielder/outfielder Rougned Odor for assignment and optioning catcher Austin Nola to Triple-A El Paso. San Diego also optioned utilityman Brandon Dixon to El Paso.
The Chicago Cubs are continuing their offseason moves with the release of a former starter from last season. This player was someone who the team found a replacement for in the free-agency market.
The Chicago Cubs announced Friday that they have claimed left-handed pitcher Anthony Kay off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. In a corresponding move, first baseman Alfonso Rivas has been designated for assignment.
The Chicago Cubs were hoping to use 2022 as a year to identify players that could be good contributors going into the future. Very few spots were locked down with surefire building blocks, and one spot that was left for the taking was first base.
Ever since Anthony Rizzo was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the New York Yankees at last year's trade deadline, an All-Star-sized vacancy was felt at first base in Wrigleyville.
With the Field of Dreams game set to take place on Thursday evening, both teams are allowed to recall a 27th man for the event. The Chicago Cubs selected first baseman Alfonso Rivas from Triple-A Iowa to serve as their 27th man.
Patrick Wisdom homered and drove in four runs and Alfonso Rivas hit a grand slam and knocked in five on Wednesday as the visiting Chicago Cubs clobbered the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-5 to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Chicago Cubs placed infielder Frank Schwindel on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a low back strain. The Cubs recalled infielder Alfonso Rivas from Triple-A Iowa ahead of Saturday afternoon's home game against the Atlanta Braves.
Photos: Rivas - Cubs/Twitter | Schwindel - cubs/Instagram Whether at the plate or in the field, Alfonso Rivas of the Chicago Cubs has done nothing but impress during his short time in the big leagues.
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