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  • • Braves announce minor league coaching staffs for the upcoming season
    Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports The team has several new faces. The Atlanta Braves announced their minor league coaching staffs and roving coordinators for the upcoming 2023 season. Matt Tuiasosopo returns as manager of Gwinnett for the third straight season. He will be joined by hitting coach Carlos Mendez and Wigberto Nevarez who also returns to the staff. Craig Bjornson will take over ...2023
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  • • Rockies Release Michael Saunders
    The Rockies have released outfielder Michael Saunders, Nick Groke of The Athletic tweets. Saunders joined the Rockies on a minor league contract in January. This is the latest disappointing development for the 32-year-old Saunders, whose career has fallen off a cliff since the second half of the 2016 season. Then with the Blue Jays, Saunders…...2019
  • • Rockies reportedly release outfielder Michael Saunders
    The Rockies have released outfielder Michael Saunders, reports Nick Groke of The Athletic. Saunders joined the Rockies on a minor-league contract in January. This is the latest disappointing development for the 32-year-old Saunders, whose career has stalled since the second half of the 2016 season. Then with the Blue Jays, Saunders earned an All-Star nod on the strength of a terrific first half, b...2019
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  • • Reports: Saunders, Rox have Minor League deal
    Left-handed hitting Michael Saunders has signed a Minor League contract with the Rockies, according to multiple reports....2019
  • • Rockies Sign Michael Saunders
    The Rockies have signed outfielder Michael Saunders to a minor league contract, Brandon Warne of Zone Coverage reports. They’re Saunders’ first team since the White Sox released him in late June. A former top prospect with Seattle, Saunders has been a solid major leaguer at times – including during an All-Star 2016 with the Blue…...2019
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  • • White Sox Release Michael Saunders
    The White Sox have released outfielder Michael Saunders, per an announcement from their top affiliate. Top prospect Eloy Jimenez was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte, among other roster moves. Saunders, 31, has struggled to gain traction this year after a miserable 2017 season. Through 51 plate appearances in the White Sox organization, he managed only a…...2018
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  • • Orioles grant 2016 All-Star Michael Saunders his release
    Veteran outfielder Michael Saunders has asked for and been granted his release by the Orioles, per David Hall of the Virginian Pilot (Twitter link). Saunders had an opt-out clause in his deal, Hall adds.The 31-year-old Saunders signed a minor league pact with the Orioles in early April after bouncing from the Pirates to the Royals in spring training. He opened the season with Baltimore’s Triple-A ...2018
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  • • Royals release Michael Saunders and Ricky Nolasco
    Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com tweets that the Royals have elected to release outfielder Michael Saunders and right-hander Ricky Nolasco from their respective minor-league contracts.The Royals will become the second team to release the 31-year-old Saunders this offseason, as the Pirates did so earlier in the winter after acquiring Corey Dickerson from the Rays. Saunders hit just .202/.256/.344 last s...2018
  • • Pirates Sign Michael Saunders
    The Pirates have inked a minor-league deal with outfielder Michael Saunders, per a club announcement. He has been invited to participate in the MLB side of camp. Saunders, 31, has had something of a roller-coaster career to this point. After an injury-riddled run with the Mariners, he seemed to turn a corner in 2016 with…...2018
  • • Jose Bautista's $18M Re-Up Keeps Blue Jays Near Top of AL East
    2017
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  • • Michael Saunders, Brandon Belt Earn 2016 MLB All-Star Game AL, NL Final Vote
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Struggling Yankees May Still Have Big Say in Playoffs
    2016
  • • Michael Saunders' 3-HR Burst Showcases Driving Force Behind Resurgent Blue Jays
    2016
  • • Swihart exits game with ankle injury
    An eventful day for Red Sox left fielder Blake Swihart ended when he suffered a left ankle injury after running into the wall in foul territory while trying to make a catch against Michael Saunders in the top of the seventh inning....2016
  • • Swihart exits game with ankle injury
    An eventful day for Red Sox left fielder Blake Swihart ended when he suffered a left ankle injury after running into the wall in foul territory while trying to make a catch against Michael Saunders in the top of the seventh inning....2016
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    2016
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  • • Braves announce minor league coaching staffs for the upcoming season
    2023
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    2015

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  • 2023
    "Below is a list of the rest of the club’s coordinators: Matt Taylor (assistant pitching coordinator)Chris Swauger (field coordinator)Chris Antariksa (hitting coordinator)Greg Walker (hitting instructor)JD Closser (catching coordinator)Michael Saunders (outfielder/baserunning coordinator)Jay Pryor (infield instructor)Tom Goodwin (minor league instructor)Devon Travis (minor league instructor)Doug Mansolino (advisor, player development)Terry Pendleton (special assistant, player development)Eric Hrycko (minor league medical coordinator)Toby Williams (assistant minor league medical coordinator)Johnny Passarelli (minor league physical therapist)Jonathan Pabon (assistant minor league physical therapist)Kevin McAvoy (rehab pitching coordinator)Jordan Sidwell (strength and condition coordinator)Ryan Meehan (assistant strength and conditioning coordinator)Eric Tucker (minor league performance dietician)Zach Sorensen (minor league mental skills coach)Austin Merrill (minor league mental skills coach)."

  • 2019
    "Left-handed hitting Michael Saunders has signed a Minor League contract with the Rockies, according to multiple reports."

  • 2018
    "The Pirates have inked a minor-league deal with outfielder Michael Saunders, per a club announcement."

  • 2017
    "Both runs came on a home run from Michael Saunders in the seventh inning."

  • 2016
    "Happ tossed six innings and allowed one run, while Ryan Goins and Michael Saunders each had a pair of doubles as the Blue Jays evened their series against the Yankees with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre."

  • 2015
    "(That deal brought back outfielder Michael Saunders."

  • 2014
    "Michael Saunders: 'It will be an honor to play for the Blue Jays'"

Michael Saunders trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Rockies Release Michael Saunders
    2019
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  • • Rockies reportedly release outfielder Michael Saunders
    2019
  • • Reports: Saunders, Rox have Minor League deal
    2019
  • • Rockies Sign Michael Saunders
    2019
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  • • White Sox Sign Michael Saunders To Minor League Deal
    Veteran outfielder Michael Saunders has signed a minor league contract with the White Sox, according to an announcement from the team’s Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte. He’s on the active roster for today’s game. Saunders, who recently opted out of a minor league pact with the Orioles, is represented by Meister Sports Management. Saunders, 31, had…...2018
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  • • White Sox sign 2016 All-Star Michael Saunders to minor league deal
    Veteran outfielder Michael Saunders has signed a minor league contract with the White Sox, according to an announcement from the team’s Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte. He’s on the active roster for today’s game. Saunders, who recently opted out of a minor league pact with the Orioles, is represented by Meister Sports Management.Saunders, 31, had a tough time with Baltimore’s top affiliate, loggin...2018
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  • • Josh Edgin Exercises Opt-Out Clause With Orioles
    Veteran left-handed reliever Josh Edgin has opted out of his minor league contract with the Orioles, tweets David Hall of the Virginian Pilot. Edgin, like outfielders Michael Saunders (link) and Alex Presley (link) before him, triggered a May 15 opt-out date is his contract. If Edgin’s clause is the same as that of Presley, Baltimore will have 48…...2018
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  • • Orioles Sign Michael Saunders
    The Orioles announced that they’ve signed Michael Saunders to a minor league contract. The veteran outfielder, a client of Meister Sports Management, will head to Triple-A Norfolk to open the season. FanRag’s Jon Heyman tweets that Saunders’ deal comes with a $1.5MM base salary in the Majors and up to $3MM of additional incentives. Saunders,…...2018
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  • • Royals Release Michael Saunders, Ricky Nolasco
    Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com tweets that the Royals have elected to release outfielder Michael Saunders and right-hander Ricky Nolasco from their respective minor-league contracts. The Royals will become the second team to release the 31-year-old Saunders this offseason, as the Pirates did so earlier in the winter after acquiring Corey Dickerson from the Rays. Saunders…...2018
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  • • Royals release Michael Saunders and Ricky Nolasco
    2018

Michael Saunders stats and results

  • • Phillies Designate Severino Gonzalez For Assignment
    The Phillies announced on Thursday that they’ve designated right-hander Severino Gonzalez for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster for outfielder Michael Saunders, whose one-year deal with the team is now official. Gonzalez, 24, has spent parts of the past two seasons in Philadelphia but has been unable to replicate his minor league results…...2017
  • • Jose Bautista's $18M Re-Up Keeps Blue Jays Near Top of AL East
    2017
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  • • Michael Saunders to Phillies: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2017
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  • • Trade/Free Agent Rumblings: Bruce, Mets, Braun, Breslow, De La Rosa
    The Mets are reportedly asking for two prospects in exchange for Jay Bruce, CSNPhilly.com’s Jim Salisbury reports.  The Phillies have shown interest in Bruce in the past, though Salisbury points out that the rebuilding Phils could simply sign left-handed hitting free agents like Brandon Moss or Michael Saunders rather than part with minor league talent…...2017
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  • • Why the Home Run Has Lost Its Luster on the MLB Free-Agent Market
    2017
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  • • Indians' Victory in Bloody-Finger Game Sets Corey Kluber Up for the Kill
    2016
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  • • Michael Saunders, Brandon Belt Earn 2016 MLB All-Star Game AL, NL Final Vote
    2016
  • • Clutch Saunders maintains Final Vote lead
    The campaign to get Blue Jays outfielder Michael Saunders voted into this year's All-Star Game presented by MasterCard is off to a strong start and has resulted in a first-place ranking for the American League's Esurance MLB All-Star Game Final Vote....2016
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  • • Saunders clutch after gaining Final Vote lead
    The campaign to get Blue Jays outfielder Michael Saunders voted into this year's All-Star Game presented by MasterCard is off to a strong start and has resulted in an early first-place ranking for the American League's Esurance MLB All-Star Game Final Vote....2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Struggling Yankees May Still Have Big Say in Playoffs
    2016
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  • • Phils' OF trio continues to swing hot bats
    Pete Mackanin finds himself in a bit of a pickle. The Phillies manager said before Tuesday night's 3-1 victory over the Braves at Turner Field that he has four outfielders that need to play evenly, but at the moment, it is hard to justify not having Odubel Herrera, Aaron Altherr and Howie Kendrick in the lineup. That leaves out Michael Saunders, who did not start for the second time in three games...2017
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  • • Indians vs. Blue Jays: Game 4 Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 MLB Playoffs
    2016
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  • • Indians' Victory in Bloody-Finger Game Sets Corey Kluber Up for the Kill
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Struggling Yankees May Still Have Big Say in Playoffs
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Reloading Braves About to Add to Shortstop Wave
    2016
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  • • Michael Saunders Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation on Blue Jays of
    2016
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  • • 3 Players Seattle Mariners Should Consider Dealing at the Deadline
    2015
  • • Chris Colabello Turning into a Reliable Contributor for Toronto Blue Jays
    2015
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  • • MLB Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on Cole Hamels, Dan Haren and More
    2014
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  • • MLB Is Undergoing a Significant Changing of the Guard Among Contenders
    2014
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Top Michael Saunders news

  • • Happ limits Yanks as Blue Jays even series
    J.A. Happ tossed six innings and allowed one run, while Ryan Goins and Michael Saunders each had a pair of doubles as the Blue Jays evened their series against the Yankees with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre....2016
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  • • Pineda duels, but Yanks fall short vs. Jays
    J.A. Happ tossed six innings and allowed one run, while Ryan Goins and Michael Saunders each had a pair of doubles as the Blue Jays evened their series against the Yankees with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre....2016
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  • • Blair solid as Beckham, Brignac lead at plate
    Michael Saunders hit yet another home run while R.A. Dickey tossed three scoreless innings in the Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Braves on Monday afternoon at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium....2016
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  • • Saunders slugs 3rd HR for 8th RBI of game
    Michael Saunders grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, so leave it to the Canadian to score baseball's version of the hat trick....2016
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  • • Five home runs lift Blue Jays over Phillies
    The Blue Jays got home runs from Edwin Encarnacion and Michael Saunders in the first inning and pitcher J.A. Happ took care of the rest, allowing one unearned run in a win over the Phillies....2016
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  • • Jays take flight on 3 HRs, Pillar's slick catch
    Left-hander Drew Smyly started for the Rays and allowed just six hits in 6 2/3 innings. Unfortunately for him and the Rays, three of those hits were home runs. Josh Thole and Josh Donaldson hit solo home runs and Michael Saunders added a two-run shot to lead the Blue Jays' offense and account for four of their first five runs....2016
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  • • Blue Jays hit four home runs in rout of Twins
    Aaron Sanchez tossed seven strong innings and was backed by homers from Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista, Michael Saunders and Darwin Barney in a 9-3 win for the Blue Jays that handed the Twins their fifth straight loss on Friday night at Target Field....2016
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  • • Final Vote sends Saunders, Belt to ASG
    Giants first baseman Brandon Belt and Blue Jays left fielder Michael Saunders will be first-time All-Stars via the 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game Final Vote, after 72 hours of breathtaking fan balloting and lead changes to decide the last roster spots for the 87th All-Star Game presented by MasterCard on Tuesday night at Petco Park in San Diego....2016
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  • • Belt, Saunders take Final Vote to All-Star Game
    Giants first baseman Brandon Belt and Blue Jays left fielder Michael Saunders will be first-time All-Stars via the 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game Final Vote, after 72 hours of breathtaking fan balloting and lead changes to decide the last roster spots for the 87th All-Star Game presented by MasterCard on Tuesday night at Petco Park in San Diego....2016
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  • • Eight is great: Rangers extend win streak
    Jared Hoying had four hits, including his first career Major League home run, as the Rangers extended their win streak to eight games against the Phillies. Andrew Cashner allowed two runs over seven innings for Texas. Both runs came on a home run from Michael Saunders in the seventh inning....2017
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  • • Phils agree to 1-year deal with Saunders
    The Phils announced Thursday they signed a one-year deal with a club option with free-agent outfielder Michael Saunders, who made the American League All-Star team last season with the Blue Jays....2017
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  • • Michael Saunders: 'It will be an honor to play for the Blue Jays'
    2014
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  • • Joseph homers, hits walk-off single to lift Phils
    Tommy Joseph continues to be one of the hottest hitters on the planet. The Phillies first baseman ripped a single to center field in the bottom of the 11th inning to score Michael Saunders from second base in a 2-1 victory over the Rockies on Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park....2017
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  • • Belt, Saunders on top in initial Final Vote update
    The initial leaders for the Final Vote are in, and Brandon Belt and Michael Saunders are atop their respective leagues. Digging into the map data, however, we can see some interesting trends that may help shape the remainder of the voting....2016
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  • • Key Takeaways from the Seattle Mariners' Season So Far
    2015
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  • • Bleacher Report's 2015 Spring Training Preview for Dummies
    2015

Michael Saunders schedule, game

  • • Orioles grant 2016 All-Star Michael Saunders his release
    2018
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  • • Royals release Michael Saunders and Ricky Nolasco
    2018
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  • • Phils' OF trio continues to swing hot bats
    2017
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  • • Phils announce 1-year deal with Saunders
    The Phillies got a hitter for the middle of their lineup. The team announced Thursday it signed a one-year, $9 million contract with outfielder Michael Saunders, who made the American League All-Star team last season with the Blue Jays....2017
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  • • Jose Bautista's $18M Re-Up Keeps Blue Jays Near Top of AL East
    2017
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  • • Michael Saunders to Phillies: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2017
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  • • Michael Saunders Hopes To Re-Sign With Blue Jays
    Although he’s fresh off arguably the best offensive season of his career, 30-year-old outfielder Michael Saunders remains on the free agent market with spring training gradually approaching. Along with Toronto, where the Canada native played last season, Saunders has drawn connections to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Cleveland this offseason. While it’s unclear whether Saunders is inR...2017
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  • • Why the Home Run Has Lost Its Luster on the MLB Free-Agent Market
    2017
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  • • Did the Blue Jays misread the market on Edwin Encarnacion?
    The one thing that remains puzzling about the Blue Jays’ handling of Edwin Encarnacion is the team’s quick pivot to Kendrys Morales in free agency.If Encarnacion’s agent, Paul Kinzer, made a questionable decision by failing to seize upon the Jays’ initial four-year, $80 million offer, didn’t the club also misread the market?Few question Morales’ offensive ability. As a switch-hitter, he will help ...2017
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  • • Phillies Open To Adding Veteran Bat
    The Phillies are still open to the idea of adding a veteran bat — likely an outfielder/first baseman — to their relatively young lineup, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Among the potential free-agent targets are Jose Bautista, Michael Saunders and Brandon Moss, although the Phils are reluctant to surrender their second-round draft pick (their…...2017
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Michael Saunders rumors, scandals

  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Reloading Braves About to Add to Shortstop Wave
    2016
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  • • MLB Trade Ideas Based on Latest News, Rumors and Speculation
    2015
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  • • Overhyped MLB Teams That Should Enjoy Spring Excitement While It Lasts
    2015
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  • • MLB Trade Rumors: Buzz Surrounding David Price, Blue Jays' Next Move
    2014
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  • • Yankees' Busy Day Better Be Only the Beginning of Offseason Raid
    2014
  • • MLB Free Agents 2014: Latest Predictions and Rumors for Premier Talent
    2014

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