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On YouTubeRather Than Promoting Veteran to Majors, Cincinnati Reds Opt to Release Veteran Power Hitter
The Reds decided to release veteran Mike Ford according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Ford opted out of his minor league contract earlier this week, which meant Cincinnati could retain him by signing him by calling him up to the majors.
Mike Ford News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Mike Ford triggers opt-out with Reds
First baseman Mike Ford has exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Reds.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28
Reds To Re-Sign Mike Ford, Claim Yosver Zulueta From Blue Jays
The Reds announced that they’ve claimed Yosver Zulueta from the Blue Jays and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville. Infielder Matt McLain, who had shoulder surgery this week, has been placed on the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the roster.
Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / March 22
Cincinnati Reds set Opening Day roster (with one notable caveat) 
Who will be the 13th position player? Despite his torrid Cactus League play, I’d never gotten around to using a picture of Mike Ford in a Cincinnati Reds uniform this spring.
Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
Reds grant power-hitting journeyman his release
He couldn’t have done much more with his limited time this spring to earn his way onto Cincinnati’s roster.
MLB News / Red Reporter / February 23
Reds sign veterans Mike Ford, Tony Kemp to minor league deals
Some added depth never hurt, right? The Cincinnati Reds added another pair of infielders to the fold on Friday by agreeing to minor league deals with both Tony Kemp and Mike Ford, both of whom spent time in the American League West during the 2023 season (Kemp with Oakland, and Ford with Seattle).
MLB News / FanNation Fastball / February 23
Former Seattle Mariners' Power Hitter Signs Minor League Deal with Cincinnati Reds
Slugger Mike Ford has signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post: Mike Ford to the Reds on a minor league deal.
Cincinnati Reds News / FanNation Inside The Reds / February 23
Cincinnati Reds Signing Veteran First Baseman to Minor League Deal
The Reds are signing veteran Mike Ford to a minor league contract according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. The deal will be worth $1.3 million if Ford makes the big league club. Ford hit 16 home runs and had 34 RBI in 83 games for the Mariners last season, mostly serving as their designated hitter.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26
A look at the top unsigned designated hitters
There's ample thump still available in MLB free agency. Examining the top available designated hitters as spring training approaches.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 24
Five non-tendered bats to keep an eye on this offseason
Let’s take a look at five hitters who hit free agency following last week’s non-tender deadline and could be worth keeping an eye on throughout the coming offseason.
Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 22
Three non-tendered hitters the Brewers could target
The Milwaukee Brewers should be in search of some offensive upgrades this off-season. Here are some players the team could target.
Seattle Mariners News / FanNation Fastball / November 15
Seattle Mariners Surprisingly Let Productive Slugger Go
The Seattle Mariners made a surprising move on Tuesday, announcing that they were designating slugger Mike Ford for assignment. He's almost certain to become a free agent.
Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14
Mariners Designate Mike Ford, Select Zach DeLoach
The Mariners announced that Zach DeLoach’s contract has been selected, adding the outfielder to the 40-man roster and protecting him from selection in the Rule 5 Draft. To create roster room, Seattle designated first baseman Mike Ford for assignment.
Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / September 30
Mariners achieve flow state, defeat Rangers 8-0
Led by their captain J.P. Crawford, the Mariners enjoy a rare easy victory as the season draws nearer to a close Today is the birthday of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Sports / September 29
ESPN’s Pérez: Mariners’ walkoff highlights importance of Crawford and Raleigh
The Seattle Mariners got a huge walkoff win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday, keeping their playoff hopes alive as they enter the final three games of the season.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Sports / September 29
Ranked: 5 most surprising things from the Mariners’ season
Mark Twain was talking about the weather in New England when he said if you don’t like it, just wait five minutes. But he might as well have been referring to the 2023 Seattle Mariners.
MLB News / FanNation Fastball / September 17
Veteran Mike Ford Makes Unbelievable History in Loss to Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday
The Seattle Mariners were beaten by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night 6-2 in 11 innings. It was a devastating loss that dropped Seattle out of the American League playoff race for the moment.
Seattle Mariners News / FanNation Fastball / June 24
Seattle Mariners' Mike Ford Hits Game-Tying HR and Makes Team History on Saturday
At the time of this posting, Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mike Ford has hit two home runs against the Baltimore Orioles, including a game-tying homer in the top of the ninth inning. The latter came with two outs off of dominant Orioles closer Felix Bautista, and it also made some team history.
Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / January 27, 2023
2022 Los Angeles Angels Player Reviews: Mike Ford
The Los Angeles Angels provided a stop for Mike Ford on his carousel of Major League Baseball teams this past season, playing for four different clubs, and he would go on to play 28 games as an Angel, his longest tenure with any team in the bigs last year.
Los Angeles Angels News / Field Level Media / September 1, 2022
Mike Ford 'getting comfortable' with Angels ahead of Astros series
The Los Angeles Angels will host the Houston Astros on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif., with a first baseman who is the very embodiment of the term "journeyman." Mike Ford likely will be in the lineup for the Angels, the fourth major league club for which he's played this season alone.
Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / August 31, 2022
Mike Ford Benefitting From Subtle Change At The Plate
The Los Angeles Angels placed Jared Walsh on the 60-day injured list on Aug. 25, officially ending the season for their primary first baseman, but in doing so, they selected the contract of 30-year-old Mike Ford as a reinforcement bat.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26, 2022
Los Angeles Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays prediction and odds Fri., 8/26: Jays hope to build off strong road trip
After a 6-1 road trip, the Toronto Blue Jays will return home Friday night to open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The Blue Jays won in 10 innings for the second game in a row Thursday night, 6-5, to complete a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 25, 2022
Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies prediction and odds Mon., 7/25: Phils seek to rebound
The Philadelphia Phillies were swept by the Chicago Cubs, one of the worst teams in the NL, over the weekend. Now the Phillies must rebound to face the Atlanta Braves.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 17, 2021
Rays acquire 1B Mike Ford from Yankees
He is batting .133 with three homers, five RBI and 23 strikeouts in 60 at-bats and 72 plate appearances during the current campaign.
New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 15, 2020
Yankees reinstate Giancarlo Stanton, Gio Urshela from injured list
The New York Yankees finally have some positive news as it pertains to injuries.
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