Matt Wieters rumors, news

Choose a topic

Matt Wieters news, rumors

  • Jersey of the Game-Matt Wieters
    • Jersey of the Game-Matt Wieters
    Matt Wieters was one of the best catchers in Orioles’ history. The fifth overall pick in 2007, Wieters played eight seasons with the Orioles and was a four-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner. His last season with the Orioles was 2016 and ended his career with two seasons each with Washington and St. Louis. […]...2024
  • Jones, Wieters enjoying returning as Orioles’ guest instructors; Mullins thinks he’ll play again next week
    • Jones, Wieters enjoying returning as Orioles’ guest instructors; Mullins thinks he’ll play again next week
    SARASOTA, Florida—For the first time since they retired, two of the best players of the Orioles’ recent past, Adam Jones and Matt Wieters are currently in camp as guest instructors. Jones, who played 11 seasons with the Orioles and is among the all-time leaders in most offensive categories, was a five-time All-Star, a four-time Gold […]...2024
    See also Adam Jones
  • This Day in MLB History: February 21st
    • This Day in MLB History: February 21st
    Photo by: Diamond Images/Getty Images MLB History 1951 - The South Carolina House of Representatives introduces a resolution urging the reinstatement of Shoeless Joe Jackson. 1957 - Brooklyn Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley swaps minor league franchises with Cubs owner Phil Wrigley. Brooklyn takes over control of the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League while the Cubs get the Texas...2024
  • Washington Nationals news & notes: Sean Doolittle announces retirement; talks 2019 World Series run + career highlights...
    • Washington Nationals news & notes: Sean Doolittle announces retirement; talks 2019 World Series run + career highlights...
    Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ loss to the Braves — Sean Doolittle’s retirement press conference... DOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!: “I hope people saw how much I enjoyed playing this game,” Sean Doolittle said, as the now-36-year-old reliever announced his retirement on Friday, after eleven seasons in the majors, over which the lefty made 463 appearances and saved 112 games, with a 3.20 ERA and 2.94 FI...2023
  • Time comes for us all
    • Time comes for us all
    Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images There is no escape. It has been fascinating to observe the offensive evolution of Salvador Perez. In his first few seasons in the show, the fresh-faced young catcher looked to be a .300 hitter that could give you 15 home runs over a full season. As he settled into his major league career, Perez lost some average in exchange for power, b...2023
  • • This Day in MLB History: February 21
    Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images MLB History 1951 - The South Carolina House of Representatives introduces a resolution urging the reinstatement of Shoeless Joe Jackson. 1957 - Brooklyn Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley swaps minor league franchises with Cubs owner Phil Wrigley. Brooklyn takes over control of the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League while the Cubs g...2023

Advertisement

Share it ! 😉

Matt Wieters injury and suspension

  • • Washington Nationals news & notes: Sean Doolittle announces retirement; talks 2019 World Series run + career highlights...
    2023
    Check it out Sean Doolittle injury
  • • Time comes for us all
    2023
  • • Washington Nationals - Spring Training 2023 - The Catchers
    Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Keibert Ruiz and Riley Adams or bust... [ed. note - “We spent the last week looking at the starting pitchers expected to fill out the Washington Nationals’ rotation in 2023, and now we’ll look at the catchers in advance of both groups of players reporting for the start of Spring Training this week.”] Going into the 2022 campaign, manager Davey Martinez tal...2023
  • • Cardinals, A's continue to be linked to free-agent catcher Matt Wieters
    The Cardinals and Athletics were first linked to Matt Wieters during the Winter Meetings, and a month after those initial reports, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal tweets that St. Louis and Oakland continue to have interest in the veteran backstop.   Wieters served as the Cards’ backup catcher last season, hitting .214/.268/.435 with 11 home runs over 183 plate appearances and 67 games, perhaps more p...2020
  • • Cardinals to select Matt Wieters, designate Chasen Shreve
    Matt Wieters has officially made the Cardinals’ roster as the backup to Yadier Molina, tweets Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Wieters, who signed a minor-league deal in February, will have his contract selected, and the Cardinals will designate left-hander Chasen Shreve for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Meanwhile, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com tweets that outfielder Tyl...2019
  • • Athletics 'considering' Matt Wieters
    The Athletics are at least “considering” pursuit of veteran backstop Matt Wieters, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network (via Twitter). It’s unclear just how much interest the Oakland organization has; multiple unnamed rival organizations are also said to be involved. Wieters, now 32, first qualified for free agency after the 2015 season. At the time, he was considered a high-quality, everyday ba...2019
    See more articles Jon Heyman availability report
  • • Watch: Stephen Strasburg drills three people with one pitch
    Stephen Strasburg pulled off an extremely rare feat during Wednesday’s game against the Phillies, and you’ll need to see it to believe it.Strasburg, who is known for having great command, made a baseball look like it was a heat-seeking object, essentially.It happened when he was facing Jorge Alfaro, in the fifth inning of the game. Strasburg hit Alfaro on the arm with a pitch, but the ball bounced...2018
  • • Nationals reinstate catcher Wieters from DL
    Nationals catcher Matt Wieters, who had been on the disabled list since May 11 and had surgery on a strained left hamstring, was reinstated Monday....2018
  • • Nationals Activate Matt Wieters
    The Nationals announced Monday that they’ve activated Matt Wieters from the disabled list and optioned fellow catcher Pedro Severino to Triple-A Syracuse in order to open a spot on the active roster. Wieters has been out since mid-May following a hamstring injury that ultimately required surgery. Wieters returns to the Nats at a time when…...2018
  • • Wieters could return to lineup in 8 weeks
    Matt Wieters had some encouraging news prior to Sunday afternoon's game against the Dodgers. A few days after he underwent surgery to repair his left hamstring, the timetable for his return could end up being much sooner than expected....2018

Timeline

  • 2024
    "2017 - The Nationals sign catcher Matt Wieters to a two-year deal worth 21 million."

  • 2023
    "Matt Wieters: Producted his last strong full season at 26 and half-season at 29."

  • 2022
    "They are talking about Matt Wieters."

  • 2021
    "Free-agent catcher Matt Wieters is expected to play for Team USA at this summer’s Olympics in Tokyo, Mark Feinsand of MLB."

  • 2020
    "The Cardinals have agreed to a new contract with catcher Matt Wieters, as per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman (Twitter link)."

  • 2019
    "Matt Wieters and Martin Maldonado are also available, while Francisco Cervelli and Russell Martin were believed to be available in trades."

  • 2018
    "In recent winters, owner Ted Lerner approved deals for players like Rafael Soriano, Max Scherzer and Matt Wieters after the calendar flipped to the new year, and there’s certainly…"

  • 2017
    "Matt Wieters hit a walk-off two-run single in the ninth inning against his former team, the Orioles, to complete the Nationals' 7-6 victory Wednesday night at Nationals Park."

  • 2016
    "Matt Wieters and Adam Jones also homered for the O's, who lead the American League with 54 home runs this season, including 18 in their last seven games."

  • 2015
    "But by the time Monday night's game was over, Matt Wieters was the story, homering in the 11th to give the O's a 2-1 win over the Braves."

  • 2014
    "Not only did the Orioles win their division by a comfortable 12 games, but they also did so in the face of adversity, as pointed out by Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Steve Berthiaume: That adversity included a pair of high-profile injuries with both catcher Matt Wieters and third baseman Manny Machado missing the vast majority of the season."

Advertisement

Matt Wieters trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • This Day in MLB History: February 21st
    2024
  • • Washington Nationals news & notes: Sean Doolittle announces retirement; talks 2019 World Series run + career highlights...
    2023
  • • Time comes for us all
    2023
    Visit the page Salvador Perez contract
  • • This Day in MLB History: February 21
    2023
    See also Joe Jackson
  • • Washington Nationals - Spring Training 2023 - The Catchers
    2023
    Visit the page Spring Training contract
  • • Old Bay Jesus Force = Use Adley For C Jobs
    They say he's the greatest Orioles catcher ever. They say the greatest catcher prospect since Yogi Berra. They are talking about Matt Wieters. "They" are Keith Law. He's not the only one. I went back to the 2009 prospect guys to see what people were saying about Matt Wieters and found, "Has the power of Mark Teixeira," and "a bat so potent he could be a two-time batting champion and one of the gam...2022
  • • Matt Wieters Expected To Play For Team USA
    Free-agent catcher Matt Wieters is expected to play for Team USA at this summer’s Olympics in Tokyo, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com tweets. He could join several other notable veterans on the roster. This is the first report centering on Wieters since he became a free agent at the end of last season. The 34-year-old spent…...2021
    Click for news about Mark Feinsand
  • • Yadier Molina Discusses Future
    As things stand, Cardinals fixture Yadier Molina is slated to enter the 2020 season as a contractual lame duck. But that could change in the coming months, as Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The 37-year-old Molina, who’ll again pair with Matt Wieters after the latter’s recent re-signing, says he has no intention…...2020
  • • Cardinals To Re-Sign Matt Wieters
    The Cardinals have agreed to a new contract with catcher Matt Wieters, as per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman (Twitter link).  The deal will pay Wieters $2MM in guaranteed money, with another $1MM in incentives available.  Wieters is represented by the Boras Corporation. The A’s and Rockies each showed interest in Wieters this winter, though the…...2020
  • • Cardinals to re-sign Matt Wieters
    The Cardinals have agreed to a new contract with catcher Matt Wieters, as per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman (Twitter link).  The deal will pay Wieters $2M in guaranteed money, with another $1M in incentives available.  Wieters is represented by the Boras Corporation. The A’s and the Rockies each showed interest in Wieters this winter, though the 33-year-old will return for his second year in St. Louis ...2020

Matt Wieters stats and results

  • • This Day in MLB History: February 21st
    2024
  • • This Day in MLB History: February 21
    2023
    Click for news about Joe Jackson
  • • Wieters relieved by MRI's encouraging results
    Monday's MRI results assured Matt Wieters that he will avoid the worst-case scenario with his surgically repaired right elbow. The Orioles catcher still needs to get the soreness out of the joint before he can return to the field, but that scenario is far better than the alternative....2016
  • • Dexter Fowler to Orioles: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2016
  • • Matt Wieters Accepts Orioles' Qualifying Offer: Contract Details, Reaction
    2015
  • • Red Sox Coming Alive to Stay Within Striking Distance of AL East Bunch
    2015
    See more Red Sox stats
  • • Physical Health, Emotional Maturity Key for Manny Machado, Orioles
    2015
    Check it out Manny Machado
  • • MLB Manager of the Year 2014: AL and NL Winners, Voting Results and Reaction
    2014
    Read about Matt Williams stats
  • • Buck Showalter Wins AL Manager of the Year Award: Voting Results, Reaction
    2014
    Check it out Buck Showalter scores
  • • MLB Free Agents 2014: Latest Rumors, Predictions for Coveted Free Agents
    2014

Matt Wieters parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Washington Nationals - Spring Training 2023 - The Catchers
    2023
  • • MLB Rumors: Latest Free-Agent Buzz Amid 2015 World Series
    2015
    See more World Series
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Ranking 2015's Biggest Disappointments
    2015
    See more Scott Miller
  • • Red Sox Coming Alive to Stay Within Striking Distance of AL East Bunch
    2015
    See more Red Sox
  • • Physical Health, Emotional Maturity Key for Manny Machado, Orioles
    2015
    Check it out Manny Machado
  • • MLB Teams That Could Now Be Facing Nightmare Scenarios This Offseason
    2014
    Check it out Cincinnati Reds
  • • Nelson Cruz to Mariners: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2014
    See also Nelson Cruz
  • • Seasoned and Prepared as Ever, Buck Showalter Drives as Orioles Look to Fly
    2014
    Read about Buck Showalter
  • • How Angels, Nationals, Orioles Will All Benefit from Clinching Early
    2014
    Read about Seattle Mariners

Top Matt Wieters news

  • • Wieters walks off with Markakis' homecoming crown
    Nick Markakis was the pregame focus as the longtime Oriole returned to Baltimore for the first time. But by the time Monday night's game was over, Matt Wieters was the story, homering in the 11th to give the O's a 2-1 win over the Braves....2015
    See also Nick Markakis
  • • Braves' extra effort not enough
    Nick Markakis was the pregame focus as the longtime Oriole returned to Baltimore for the first time. But by the time Monday night's game was over, Matt Wieters was the story, homering in the 11th to give the O's a 2-1 win over the Braves....2015
    See more Nick Markakis
  • • Bats back Norris to take series over Tribe
    Right-hander Bud Norris returned to the Orioles' rotation on Sunday afternoon and helped Baltimore claim a series win in Cleveland with a 7-3 victory over the Indians at Progressive Field. Matt Wieters helped lead the offense with a home run and a triple....2015
  • • O's hit 4 HRs, 2 by slammin' Schoop, win 7th straight
    Jonathan Schoop hit two home runs, including an eighth-inning grand slam, as the Orioles beat the Tigers, 9-3, for their seventh straight win. Matt Wieters and Adam Jones also homered for the O's, who lead the American League with 54 home runs this season, including 18 in their last seven games....2016
  • • Tigers get on board, but can't overpower Orioles
    Jonathan Schoop hit two home runs, including an eighth-inning grand slam, as the Orioles beat the Tigers, 9-3, for their seventh straight win. Matt Wieters and Adam Jones also homered for the O's, who lead the American League with 54 home runs this season, including 18 in their last seven games....2016
    Read about Jonathan Schoop
  • • Wieters' strong debut, Jones' bat top Tribe
    The Orioles waited more than a year to have All-Star catcher Matt Wieters back in their lineup. On Friday night, he returned in a big way, driving in a pair of runs to help lead Baltimore to a 5-2 victory over the Indians at Progressive Field....2015
  • • O's rally vs. Chapman, Yanks after rain delay
    The Orioles waited one hour and 37 minutes to complete the bottom of the eighth inning. But it was worth it as the O's used Matt Wieters' two-out, two-run single to rally back for a 3-1 win over the Yankees in the rubber game at Camden Yards on Sunday afternoon....2016
    Visit the page Camden Yards
  • • Yanks unable to hold lead after delay in finale
    The Orioles waited one hour and 37 minutes to complete the bottom of the eighth inning. But it was worth it as the O's used Matt Wieters' two-out, two-run single to rally back for a 3-1 win over the Yankees in the rubber game at Camden Yards on Sunday afternoon....2016
    See also Camden Yards

Baseball Fame Ranking

  • 1. White Sox

  • 2. World Series

  • 3. Blue Jays

  • . . .

  • 886. Matt Wieters

Matt Wieters fantasy rankings and news

  • • Old Bay Jesus Force = Use Adley For C Jobs
    2022
    Click for news about Yogi Berra
  • • Orioles Show Resiliency in Clinching First AL East Title Since 1997
    2014
    Continue with Baltimore Orioles

Matt Wieters schedule, game

  • • This Day in MLB History: February 21st
    2024
    Check it out Joe Jackson
  • • Washington Nationals news & notes: Sean Doolittle announces retirement; talks 2019 World Series run + career highlights...
    2023
    See also Sean Doolittle
  • • This Day in MLB History: February 21
    2023
    Read about Joe Jackson
  • • Washington Nationals - Spring Training 2023 - The Catchers
    2023
  • • Yadier Molina Discusses Future
    2020
    See more articles Yadier Molina
  • • Wieters could return to lineup in 8 weeks
    2018
  • • Severino, Montero strong backup C options
    One of the decisions that Nationals manager Dave Martinez must make before the team breaks camp later this month is who will be the backup to starting catcher Matt Wieters....2018
    Check it out Dave Martinez
  • • Trade/FA Rumblings: Wieters, Nats, Mets, Rays, Braun, EE, Tribe
    There’s “rampant” speculation across the industry that free agent catcher Matt Wieters will sign with the Nationals, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney (Insider required and recommended). The Nationals traded for ex-Padres starting catcher Derek Norris earlier this month, but Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com then noted that they could sign Wieters and flip Norris elsewhere. Of&...2016
    Read about Derek Norris
  • • O's have luxury of consistently clutch bullpen
    After coming in for the final out of the seventh -- when catcher Matt Wieters threw out Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, who was trying to steal second -- Mychal Givens retired the middle of New York's lineup in order on nine pitches. It was part of a clutch performance for the O's bullpen, which tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings in a 6-5 win. And Givens was credited with the victory, improving to 5...2016
    See more Brett Gardner
  • • Wieters taking swings but not yet throwing
    Orioles catcher Matt Wieters was scheduled to take live batting practice on Saturday, his first time doing so since he aggravated his surgically repaired right elbow a week ago....2016

Matt Wieters rumors, scandals

  • • Rizzo: Nats unwilling to meet asking price on Realmuto
    In a surprisingly candid interview with Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (Twitter link, with audio), Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo largely quashed rumors and speculation that have tied his team to star Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto. According to Rizzo, the Nationals touched base with the Marlins on Realmuto’s availability but haven’t really circled back this season.“They’ve got a...2018
    Continue with Jim Bowden gossip
  • • Mets' confidence in d'Arnaud speaks volumes
    When Matt Wieters agreed to terms Monday on a two-year contract with the Nationals, according to multiple sources, it stamped out any lingering speculation that Wieters could, despite all evidence to the contrary, join the Mets....2017
  • • Mets' confidence in d'Arnaud speaks volumes
    When Matt Wieters agreed to terms Monday on a two-year contract with the Nationals, according to multiple sources, it stamped out any lingering speculation that Wieters could, despite all evidence to the contrary, join the Mets....2017
  • • Trade/FA Rumblings: Wieters, Nats, Mets, Rays, Braun, EE, Tribe
    2016
    Visit the page Derek Norris
  • • MLB Rumors: Latest Free-Agent Buzz Amid 2015 World Series
    2015
    Check it out World Series buzz
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Ranking 2015's Biggest Disappointments
    2015
  • • Red Sox Coming Alive to Stay Within Striking Distance of AL East Bunch
    2015
    See more Red Sox rumors
  • • MLB Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Cole Hamels, Chris Davis and More
    2014
    See more articles Chris Davis buzz

Latest baseball headlines and breaking news

Baseball breaking news and stories

See more articles