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  • Sandy Alderson denies involvement in Mets, Billy Eppler IL controversy
    • Sandy Alderson denies involvement in Mets, Billy Eppler IL controversy
    Alderson addressed speculation that he was the author of an anonymous letter sent to the commissioner's office altering Major League Baseball to rules violations by Eppler....2024
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  • BCB After Dark: Should the Professor become emeritus?
    • BCB After Dark: Should the Professor become emeritus?
    Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who should Jameson Taillon replace in the rotation and what should be done about Kyle Hendricks Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the swinging-est spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Glad you could stop in this evening. New friends and old, you’re all welcome, There’s no cove...2024
  • Outside The Confines: It’s baseball season
    • Outside The Confines: It’s baseball season
    Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Spring Training has opened for two teams. Some predictions for the rest of the off-season. And other news from around baseball. It’s tradition for baseball fans to say the day after the Super Bowl that it’s baseball season. So who am I to buck tradition? I hope that yesterday’s football game puts an end to the idea that a close game is a good game. Because ev...2024
  • Cub Tracks’ road signs on the treadmill toward tomorrow
    • Cub Tracks’ road signs on the treadmill toward tomorrow
    Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images Typically acerbic #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. I have no third baseman, but I must team, and other nuggets of wisdom. -WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground f...2024
  • MLB being hypocritical with former Mets GM Billy Eppler
    • MLB being hypocritical with former Mets GM Billy Eppler
    Major League Baseball has finally dropped the hammer on former Mets GM Billy Eppler....2024
  • Weekend Rumblings - News for February 10, 2024
    • Weekend Rumblings - News for February 10, 2024
    John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Soon. Dan Szymborski at Fangraphs looks at pre-spring training projections. The Royals get credit for being active in free agency this offseason, signing veteran starting pitchers Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha, reliever Will Smith, slugger Hunter Renfroe, and utility man Adam Frazier, among other players. That said, those ar...2024

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Billy Eppler injury and suspension

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  • Braves News: Keith Law’s farm system rankings, outfield preview, and more
    • Braves News: Keith Law’s farm system rankings, outfield preview, and more
    Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday We are nearing the end of preseason rankings as the Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers are set to report to Spring Training next week. Keith Law of the Athletic released his farm system rankings ahead of the 2024 season, and the Braves came in at number 26. The Baltimore Orioles topped the l...2024
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  • Effectively Wild Episode 2123: Season Preview Series: Red Sox and Padres
    • Effectively Wild Episode 2123: Season Preview Series: Red Sox and Padres
    Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about former Mets GM Billy Eppler’s suspension for fabricating injuries, then Stat Blast (15:25) about players who amassed the most WAR for their secondary, tertiary, quaternary (etc.) teams, Hall of Famers who played with their hometown teams, and uniform numbers assigned to different players with the same surname on […]...2024
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  • • Like Being a Spinal Tap Drummer
    Major League Baseball suspended former Mets GM Billy Eppler for faking disabled list injuries: It was determined that Eppler was involved with improper use of Injured List placements, including the deliberate fabrication of injuries; and the associated submission of documentation for the purposes of securing multiple improper Injured List placements during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. […]...2024
  • • Billy Eppler Placed On Ineligible List Through 2024 World Series
    Major League Baseball announced that former Mets general manager Billy Eppler has been placed on the ineligible list, beginning immediately and through the conclusion of the 2024 World Series. Per the announcement, Eppler violated rules regarding “improper use of Injured List placements, including the deliberate fabrication of injuries; and the associated submission of documentation for̷...2024
  • Ex-Mets GM Eppler suspended for faking injuries
    • Ex-Mets GM Eppler suspended for faking injuries
    Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series on Friday by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded he directed the team to fabricate injuries to create open roster spots....2024
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  • Former GM Billy Eppler, Mets under investigation by MLB
    • Former GM Billy Eppler, Mets under investigation by MLB
    It is possible Eppler or the Mets might face some kind of penalty (suspensions, fines, etc.) as a result of the league’s investigation....2023
  • • MLB trade deadline’s 3 biggest winners, 3 biggest losers, and 1 team that confused us
    Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Let’s figure out the biggest winners and biggest losers of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The 2023 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and while we didn’t necessarily get the blockbuster deals that we were expecting (which was largely due to the Angels deciding early on to hold on to what could’ve been the biggest name ever traded at the deadline), ther...2023
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  • 2024
    "Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series on Friday by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded he directed the team to fabricate injuries to create open roster spots."

  • 2023
    "Mets closer Edwin Diaz will undergo surgery this afternoon to repair a full-thickness tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee, general manager Billy Eppler announced this afternoon."

  • 2022
    "Marcus Stroman says he’s ‘beyond thankful’ to leave Mets, rips Billy Eppler in tweetstorm"

  • 2021
    "Billy Eppler is finalizing an agreement to be the new general manager of the Mets, sources told Jeff Passan on Monday night."

  • 2020
    "Angels’ GM Billy Eppler has been working with the Commissioner’s office on finding a solution to handling injured list stints for Shohei Ohtani, whom Eppler catalogues nicely as a player with a “dual distinction."

  • 2019
    "Billy Eppler said during a press conference call that the team is considering various options for Shohei Ohtani this season, including “delaying him a little bit”, relays Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register (link)."

  • 2018
    "The Angels already had one of the best defensive shortstops in Andrelton Simmons, but general manager Billy Eppler saw an opportunity for a team that missed the postseason by just five games in 2017."

  • 2017
    "ANAHEIM -- General Manager Billy Eppler today announced the Angels have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with INF Zack Cozart."

  • 2016
    "Angels starter Garrett Richards, nursing a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament, will try to avoid season-ending Tommy John surgery by undergoing what general manager Billy Eppler called "the conservative care route."

  • 2015
    "Black’s specific role isn’t clear just yet, though Gonzalez says he’ll likely be a special assistant to GM Billy Eppler."

  • 2014
    "29 WHIP over six seasons as a professional“He was able to achieve the objective to build innings and increase the workload,” Yankees assistant general manager Billy Eppler told George King of Baseball America."

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Billy Eppler trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

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  • Cub Tracks’ behind the games
    • Cub Tracks’ behind the games
    Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, hand-selected for your possible pleasure, with commentary. The playoffs are off-season for most of the league. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ te...2023
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  • • MLB trade deadline’s 3 biggest winners, 3 biggest losers, and 1 team that confused us
    2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: Nobody’s perfect? Well . . .
    Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Domingo Germán throws a perfect game. The Mets owner takes center stage in a disappointing season. The draft and the trade deadline approach. And a happy Friday to all of you out there. You’ve undoubtedly heard this already, but Yankees right-hander Domingo Germán threw a perfect game against the Athletics on Wednesday night. It was baseball’s first perfect ga...2023
  • Mets owner Steve Cohen promises Buck Showalter, Billy Eppler will 'absolutely' keep their jobs through season
    • Mets owner Steve Cohen promises Buck Showalter, Billy Eppler will 'absolutely' keep their jobs through season
    The Mets' boss talked job security, trade deadline, and his desire to add an additional decision-maker to the front office...2023
  • Mets GM not panicking, backs skipper Showalter
    • Mets GM not panicking, backs skipper Showalter
    Mets general manager Billy Eppler is not rushing to make any big moves ahead of the deadline despite his team's woeful performance so far this season....2023
  • • Outside The Confines: Faster than a speeding bullet
    Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The A’s are red-hot and don’t have a stadium deal. The Mets are ice cold after spending a large fortune. A Reds rookie is making some noise. Good morning. In our continuing story of misery for the (for now) Oakland Athletics, the A’s swept the Brewers in Milwaukee this past weekend and have now won five games in a row! Ha! You thought...2023

Billy Eppler stats and results

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    2023
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  • • Mets Expected To Add Eric Hinske To Coaching Staff
    The Mets are expected to hire Eric Hinske as their new assistant hitting coach, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter link). As Rosenthal points out, Mets GM Billy Eppler also hired Hinske to serve as the Angels’ hitting coach for the 2018 season, back when Eppler was the general manager in Anaheim (though Hinske…...2023
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  • • Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Angels
    The 2020 campaign was another disappointment for the Angels, who finished under .500 for the fifth straight year and expanded their playoff drought to six seasons. General manager Billy Eppler lost his job as a result, and the Angels are now searching for his replacement. Despite the Angels’ recent struggles, the next GM will inherit…...2020
  • • Angels reportedly interested in reliever David Robertson
    The Angels have interest in adding right-hander David Robertson to the back of their bullpen, per MLB.com’s Jon Morosi (Twitter link). As Morosi points out, Angels general manager Billy Eppler is quite familiar with Robertson due to his time as an assistant GM with the Yankees.  While Robertson’s reported preference is to pitch in the northeastern part of the country — he’s an Alabama native but n...2018
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  • • The Los Angeles Angels are crushing their offseason again
    A new year and a different situation, but it’s shaping up to be the same result for the Los Angeles Angels this winter.With limited resources — both financially and within their farm system for any potential trades — general manager Billy Eppler and his front office had a very productive offseason leading up to the 2017 campaign. They didn’t make the playoffs and finished with a losing record for ...2017
  • • Trout gets good news after MRI on hamstring
    The results of the MRI on Mike Trout's tight left hamstring came back "clean and normal," Angels general manager Billy Eppler said on Monday....2017
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  • • Camp Battles: Los Angeles Angels
    With limited resources at his disposal, Angels general manager Billy Eppler did well to plug holes throughout his team’s roster this offseason. The improved depth will not only help his team over the 162-game grind, it will result in some competition this spring. Here are some notable position battles to keep an eye on. LEFT FIELD Cameron Maybin Age: 30…...2017
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Billy Eppler parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

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  • • GM Trade History: Angels’ Billy Eppler
    It’s not always fair to judge baseball operations leaders for free agent signings. In many cases, the biggest contracts are negotiated to varying extents by ownership. The same can hold true of major extensions. It’s just tough to know from the outside. There’s obviously involvement from above in trade scenarios as well. But when it comes to exchanging rights to some players for others, it stands ...2020
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  • • Angels GM Billy Eppler says he doesn’t feel any added need to acquire a new starter
    Uncertainty surrounding starting pitching is nothing new for the Angels … but it surely isn’t welcome. The still-unknown outlook for Griffin Canning is weighing on the Halos at the moment. That’s the backdrop for several of the latest notes regarding the Los Angeles ballclub … GM Billy Eppler says he doesn’t feel any added need to acquire a new starter — at least not yet — as Jeff Fletcher of the ...2020
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  • • Latest Notes On Angels Pitching Staff
    Uncertainty surrounding starting pitching is nothing new for the Angels … but it surely isn’t welcome. The still-unknown outlook for Griffin Canning is weighing on the team at the moment. That’s the backdrop for several of the latest notes regarding the Los Angeles ballclub … GM Billy Eppler says he doesn’t feel any added need…...2020
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  • • Angels GM Billy Eppler weighing 'high-end' pitching options
    Saturday brought a celebratory mood to Anaheim, as the Angels conducted a press conference welcoming their newest second-best player, Anthony Rendon. While the presser included several interesting quotes on the part of Rendon – including his preference for Anaheim over L.A. due to its family-oriented atmosphere – the most interesting takeaway from the day may have been GM Billy Eppler’s statements...2019
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  • • Mike Scioscia “would like to” keep managing beyond 2018
    In an interview with Terry Smith of KLAA, Angels manager Mike Scioscia stated that he would “like to” continue managing beyond 2018 (Twitter link via MLB.com’s Maria Guardado). As the Angels’ season comes to a close, Scioscia said that he will consult with Angels owner Arte Moreno and general manager Billy Eppler to make a determination on his future:“I’d like to. We’ll continue to evaluate things...2018
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  • • Report: Angels have some optimism Shohei Ohtani will play again this season
    Angels fans were riding a roller coast of emotions on Monday amid changing reports surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s status.A reporter on Monday said that Tommy John surgery could be likely for Ohtani, who is on the disabled list with a sprained UCL. The UCL issue was known to teams before they bid on the Japanese star as an international free agent.Angels GM Billy Eppler responded to the chatter and sa...2018
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  • • Shohei Ohtani signing made Angels GM fall out of his chair
    The Los Angeles Angels had no real inkling that Shohei Ohtani was going to pick them in free agency.In fact, Angels general manager Billy Eppler was so shocked to learn that Ohtani had chosen the Angels, he literally missed his chair when trying to sit down after taking the call from Ohtani’s agents.“I whiffed on the chair and fell all the way to the ground,” Eppler said, via Jeff Miller of the Or...2017
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Chapman, Jansen Stand out in Weak Free Agent Class
    2016
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Top Billy Eppler news

  • • Angels sign Cozart to three-year deal
    2017
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  • • Trout elects surgery, out 6-8 weeks
    Angels superstar Mike Trout has elected to have surgery to repair the UCL tear in his left thumb. Angels GM Billy Eppler said the reigning American League MVP could be sidelined 6-8 weeks....2017
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  • • Reports: Angels' Ohtani had elbow injection
    Despite multiple reports that newly signed Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani had a platelet-rich plasma injection in his pitching elbow in October, general manager Billy Eppler told Yahoo Sports that the team is pleased with Ohtani's physical condition....2017
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  • • Angels fine with Ohtani having PRP injection
    Angels general manager Billy Eppler confirmed on Tuesday that Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow in October, which Eppler described as a "preventative" measure....2017
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  • • Ex-Mets GM Eppler suspended for faking injuries
    2024
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  • • Edwin Diaz To Undergo Surgery To Repair Patellar Tendon
    Mets closer Edwin Diaz will undergo surgery this afternoon to repair a full-thickness tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee, general manager Billy Eppler announced this afternoon. The general timeline for recovery is around eight months, although in certain cases it’s possible to return in closer to six months. The team is not…...2023
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  • Eppler set to join Mets as new GM, sources say
    • Eppler set to join Mets as new GM, sources say
    2021
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  • Marcus Stroman says he’s ‘beyond thankful’ to leave Mets, rips Billy Eppler in tweetstorm
    • Marcus Stroman says he’s ‘beyond thankful’ to leave Mets, rips Billy Eppler in tweetstorm
    "Very very thankful to be out of there for several reasons. God always got me. Beyond excited to perform for an incredible fanbase who appreciates their players!"...2022
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Billy Eppler schedule, game

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  • Braves News: Division Series start times set, previous Braves-Phillies matchups, more
    • Braves News: Division Series start times set, previous Braves-Phillies matchups, more
    Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday Major League Baseball has officially set the start times for games one and two of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. Since the Braves clinched home field advantage through the Postseason, the first two games will be held at Truist Park. The series gets und...2023
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  • • MLB trade deadline’s 3 biggest winners, 3 biggest losers, and 1 team that confused us
    2023
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    2023
  • Mets' Jose Quintana out 'past July 1,' cleared of cancer fears
    • Mets' Jose Quintana out 'past July 1,' cleared of cancer fears
    New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler offered both upsetting and encouraging news about left-handed starting pitcher Jose Quintana on Tuesday....2023
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  • Mets GM: Lineup deep even after losing Correa
    • Mets GM: Lineup deep even after losing Correa
    Having failed to land Carlos Correa, Mets general manager Billy Eppler says he is satisfied with New York's offense heading into spring training....2023
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Billy Eppler rumors, scandals

  • • Sandy Alderson denies involvement in Mets, Billy Eppler IL controversy
    2024
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  • New York Mets GM Billy Eppler shockingly quits days after hiring of new boss
    • New York Mets GM Billy Eppler shockingly quits days after hiring of new boss
    In a stunning turn of events, New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has also resigned from his position with the team....2023
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  • Beltran, let go as Mets manager, joins front office
    • Beltran, let go as Mets manager, joins front office
    Carlos Beltrán is joining the Mets as a special assistant to general manager Billy Eppler, his first work with a team since he lost his job as New York's manager for his role in the Houston Astros' cheating scandal....2023
  • • Angels trade 2019 first-round pick to Giants in cash dump
    General manager Billy Eppler and the Los Angeles Angels are apparently setting the stage for bigger things. Los Angeles reportedly dealt 2019 first-round pick Will Wilson to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in order to dump the hefty contract of struggling infielder Zack Cozart. In return, Los Angeles picked up cash and a player to be named later. This is not your ordinary MLB trade. Teams very...2019
  • • AL West Notes: Trout, Richards, Choo, Gattis
    Angels general manager Billy Eppler tells Bill Shaikin of the L.A. Times that he hasn’t taken a single call asking about the availability of Mike Trout in the midst of his team’s injury-riddled season. There’s been a perhaps surprising amount of speculation about the Halos eventually making Trout available with a poor on-field product at the…...2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Yankees Try Building Without Opening Their Checkbook
    2016
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  • • New York Yankees' Miller, Gardner Trade Leverage Will Strengthen If They Wait
    2016
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  • • C.J. Wilson Trade Rumors: Latest News and Speculation on Angels SP's Future
    2015
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Shopping Season Underway at Nashville Winter Meetings
    2015
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  • • MLB Teams Most Likely to Score Monster Offseason Hauls
    2015
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