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  • Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays preview, Tuesday 6/11, 5:50 CT
    • Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays preview, Tuesday 6/11, 5:50 CT
    Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs open a three-game series at the Trop. Tuesday notes... AWAY FROM HOME: The Cubs are 14-21 on the road, a .400 winning percentage, which is by far the lowest among NL Central teams. The Cardinals are .457 (16-19); the Pirates, .469 (15-17); the Reds, .484 (15-16); and the Brewers, .541 (20-17). Only four teams have had less success away from home t...2024
  • • Rene Rivera Announces Retirement
    Longtime big league catcher René Rivera took to Instagram to announce his retirement Friday morning. “In June 2001, I had the opportunity to make one of my dreams come true, to get signed as a professional baseball player,” Rivera wrote. “21 years later, I thank God for the career he has allowed me to have. Today I want…...2023
  • • Nationals Claim Patrick Murphy Off Waivers From Blue Jays, Release Rene Rivera
    The Nationals have claimed Patrick Murphy off waivers from the Blue Jays, per Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com. Murphy was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays earlier in the week. Additionally, the club has released Rene Rivera, per Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Murphy worked as a starter in the minors through the 2019 season. At…...2021
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  • • Nationals Select Javy Guerra
    The Nationals announced they’ve selected the contract of reliever Javy Guerra and recalled catcher Riley Adams from Triple-A Rochester. Righty Wander Suero was optioned to Triple-A, while catcher Rene Rivera landed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 2, with a right elbow contusion. Washington already had a pair of vacancies on the 40-man roster arising out of…...2021
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  • • Nationals Sign Rene Rivera To Major League Deal
    The Nationals announced they’ve signed veteran catcher René Rivera to a major league contract. Fellow backstop Jackson Reetz was optioned to Triple-A Rochester. Additionally, Washington reinstated infielder Jordy Mercer from the injured list. Space for Rivera on the 40-man roster was opened when Starlin Castro was placed on administrative leave this afternoon. Washington will be Rivera’...2021
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  • • Indians Release Rene Rivera
    The Indians have released veteran catcher Rene Rivera, per the transactions log at MLB.com. Cleveland designated him for assignment this past weekend after activating Roberto Perez from the injured list. Rivera, who’ll turn 38 at the end of the month, was signed to a minor league deal earlier this year and made his way to…...2021

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Rene Rivera injury and suspension

  • • Nationals Select Javy Guerra
    2021
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  • Cleveland's Roberto Perez reportedly out 8-10 weeks after finger surgery
    • Cleveland's Roberto Perez reportedly out 8-10 weeks after finger surgery
    Austin Hedges is expected to immediately replace Perez, while Rene Rivera will serve as backup....2021
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  • • Indians Place Roberto Perez On IL, Select Rene Rivera, DFA Ben Gamel
    The Indians have placed catcher Roberto Perez on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right ring finger, selected the contract of fellow backstop Rene Rivera, and designated outfielder Ben Gamel for assignment, Mandy Bell of MLB.com was among those to report. Perez suffered the injury April 13 on a crossup with reliever James Karinchak,…...2021
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  • • Mets Add Ronny Mauricio To 60-Player Pool
    The Mets have added infield prospect Ronny Mauricio to their 60-man player pool and placed catcher Rene Rivera on the 45-day injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com tweets. Rivera’s dealing with a hyperextended left elbow. Mauricio is still just 19 years old and hasn’t played above the Single-A level, so he remains a ways off…...2020
  • • Giants, Rene Rivera Agree To Minor League Deal
    The Giants and free-agent catcher Rene Rivera are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports MLB Network’s Jon Heyman (via Twitter). A client of MDR Sports Management, Rivera will head to Major League Spring Training and compete for reserve role behind Buster Posey, who is currently recovering from hip surgery. Rivera, 35, was limited…...2019
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  • • Rivera homers in return from DL as Halos sweep
    Rene Rivera said he was eager to return to the Angels after spending three months on the disabled list with a right knee injury. It didn't take him long to make an impact, as the veteran catcher crushed a tie-breaking home run off Kirby Yates in the ninth inning to lift the Angels to a 3-2 win over the Padres on Wednesday night, completing a three-game sweep at Petco Park....2018
  • • Rivera out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery
    Rene Rivera underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee in Los Angeles on Friday, leaving the Angels without their primary backup catcher for an estimated four to six weeks....2018
  • • Rene Rivera undergoes knee surgery
    Angels catcher Rene Rivera has undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus, the club announced (h/t Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, on Twitter). He’s expected to miss four to six weeks of action.Rivera inked a one-year, $2.8MM deal with the Halos over the winter. Long valued for his glovework, he has been a force at the plate thus far in a reserve role. Through 59 plate appearances, h...2018
  • • Rene Rivera Undergoes Knee Surgery
    Angels catcher Rene Rivera has undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus, the club announced (h/t Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, on Twitter). He’s expected to miss four to six weeks of action. Rivera inked a one-year, $2.8MM deal with the Halos over the winter. Long valued for his glovework, he has been…...2018
  • • Angels Sign Rene Rivera, Designate Nate Smith For Assignment
    The Angels announced tonight that they’ve agreed to terms on a one-year, Major League contract with veteran catcher Rene Rivera. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Halos have designated lefty Nate Smith for assignment. As Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports, via Twitter, Smith is undergoing shoulder surgery…...2018

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  • 2024
    ", CFJavier Baez, 2BAddison Russell, SSIan Happ, LFJon Jay, DH Others who saw action: Leonys Martin, RF; Taylor Davis, 1B; Rene Rivera, C; Kyle Schwarber, LF; Mike Freeman, 2B The Cubs lost 8-1, despite going 5 for 10 with runners in scoring position."

  • 2023
    "Rene Rivera Announces Retirement"

  • 2021
    "Nationals Sign Rene Rivera To Major League Deal"

  • 2020
    "The Mets have agreed to a minor league contract with catcher Rene Rivera, Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets."

  • 2019
    "The Mets are in discussions with free agent catcher Rene Rivera, who recently opted out of a deal with the Giants, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports (via Twitter)."

  • 2018
    "The Angels announced tonight that they’ve agreed to terms on a one-year, Major League contract with veteran catcher Rene Rivera."

  • 2017
    "The Cubs' second-half offensive surge continued on Saturday at Wrigley Field as Rene Rivera smacked his first career grand slam, Anthony Rizzo reached 100 RBIs with a bases-clearing triple and Javier Baez added a solo home run and RBI double to post a 14-12 victory over the Braves for Chicago's sixth straight win."

  • 2016
    "Rene Rivera smacked an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Mets to a 2-1 victory at Wrigley Field and even the series at one win apiece."

  • 2015
    "Rene Rivera slugged a three-run homer and finished with four RBIs, leading the Rays to a 6-1 victory over the Yankees on Thursday at Tropicana Field."

  • 2014
    "Also heading to San Diego in the deal is veteran catcher Ryan Hanigan, as the team swapped backstops and shipped Rene Rivera to the Rays."

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Rene Rivera trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Nationals Select Javy Guerra
    2021
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  • • Nationals Sign Rene Rivera To Major League Deal
    2021
  • • Indians Place Roberto Perez On IL, Select Rene Rivera, DFA Ben Gamel
    2021
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  • • Indians Sign Rene Rivera
    The Indians have signed veteran catcher Rene Rivera to a minor league contract and assigned him to their alternate training site, per a club announcement. More to come....2021
  • • Mets Add Rene Rivera To 40-Man Roster
    The Mets have added catcher Rene Rivera to the 40-man roster, according to Tim Healey of Newsday. The 36-year-old Rivera signed a minor league contract with the Mets in January and was named to the 60-player pool. More to come....2020
  • • Mets, Rene Rivera Agree To Minors Deal
    The Mets have agreed to a minor league contract with catcher Rene Rivera, Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets. The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training for Rivera, who will earn a $1MM salary with up to $300K in incentives if he makes the Mets’ roster. This is the third time since…...2020
  • • Report: Mets, Rene Rivera discussing contract
    The Mets are in discussions with free agent catcher Rene Rivera, who recently opted out of a deal with the Giants, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports (via Twitter). It would be the second stint with the Mets for Rivera, who also spent time with the club from 2016-17. A match between the Mets and Rivera wouldn’t have been foreseeable at this time last week, when most indications seemed to suggest th...2019
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  • • Giants Release Rene Rivera
    The Giants have released catcher Rene Rivera from his minor league contract, as reported by several members of the Giants beat (including NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic). Rivera and Stephen Vogt were the two veterans brought into the Giants’ camp on minor league deals to compete with Aramis Garcia for the backup role behind…...2019
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  • • Giants, Rene Rivera Agree To Minor League Deal
    2019
  • • MLB Weekend Roster Roundup: Bryant, Donaldson, Gonzalez, McCutchen, Sanchez
    ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM (August 31st-September 2nd) NATIONAL LEAGUE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart Promoted: C Chris Stewart (contract purchased), INF/OF Chris Owings, OF Socrates Brito, RP Silvino Bracho, RP Matt Koch, RP Jimmie Sherfy ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart Added to 25-man roster: C  Rene Rivera (claimed off waivers from Angels) Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Shane Carle Promoted:...2018

Rene Rivera stats and results

  • • Noah Syndergaard Showed a Fix
    The Giants faced Noah Syndergaard Sunday night, and they tried to steal two bases. Both times, they were unsuccessful. That’s notable because Syndergaard, this year, has been horrible about controlling the running game. It’s been his one drawback — before Sunday, runners in 2016 were 40-for-44 in their attempts. The Giants assumed they’d be able to take advantage of his vulnerability. Plans went a...2016
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  • • MLB Trade Rumors: Buzz on James Shields and More Ahead of Deadline
    2016
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  • • New York Mets: Jonathan Lucroy edition
    The New York Mets come off a crucial series win against the Miami Marlins, who are currently leading them by a half of game in the wild card standings, with a major question remaining unanswered. What will the team do about the struggling offense? Will they hope they get out of their funk or will they make a move? Even after the additions of of James Loney, Jose Reyes, and Kelly Johnson who have a...2016
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  • • New swing has Rivera brimming with confidence
    Disappointed in his 2015 results, catcher Rene Rivera set out to make changes over the offseason to improve upon his offense....2016
  • • Grading 3-Team Wil Myers Blockbuster Trade Between Rays, Padres, Nationals
    2014
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  • • Blockbuster Wil Myers Trade the Latest Shake-Up to NL West Power Structure
    2014
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  • • MLB Rumors: Fresh Trade Buzz on Jonathan Papelbon, Mets' Pitching Wealth, More
    2014
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  • • MLB Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Jason Heyward, Ubaldo Jimenez and More
    2014
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  • • Rivera among Cubs watching Hurricane Maria
    The Cubs' Javier Baez, Rene Rivera and Victor Caratini were checking their cell phones nonstop on Wednesday, hoping to get word from family and friends in Puerto Rico that they were OK after Hurricane Maria....2017
  • • Big G does damage at plate, nearly to himself
    Giancarlo Stanton belted yet another home run on Thursday, but the three-time All-Star right fielder was upset at himself for the damage that nearly occurred at home plate in the sixth inning of the Marlins' 6-3 loss to the Mets at Marlins Park. In a hold-your-breath moment, Stanton had a side-swipe collision with catcher Rene Rivera while scoring on Martin Prado's RBI single to left....2017
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  • • Giants vs. Mets: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NL Wild Card Game
    2016
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  • • Jason Kipnis Scores on Terribly Botched Intentional Walk Attempt
    2015
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Top Rene Rivera news

  • • Braves fall short in slugfest vs. Cubs
    2017
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  • • Lester sharp in tuneup as Cubs blank Reds
    Jon Lester tuned up for next week's postseason play. Jackson Stephens is already looking ahead to 2018. Kyle Schwarber drove in four runs, including a pair on his 30th homer, and Rene Rivera added three more RBIs to back Lester and lead the Cubs to a 9-0 victory Saturday over the Reds at Wrigley Field....2017
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  • • Mets pull great escape in 9th to defeat Cubs
    The Cubs' missed opportunities cost them Tuesday night against the Mets. Rene Rivera smacked an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Mets to a 2-1 victory at Wrigley Field and even the series at one win apiece. Closer Jeurys Familia picked up his Major League-leading 33rd save by escaping a no-out, bases-loaded jam....2016
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  • • Masterful Matz, 4 HRs propel Mets past Braves
    Less than a day after the Mets mustered one hit in a loss to the Braves, they bludgeoned four home runs to back Steven Matz in an 8-0 victory at Citi Field, winning their sixth consecutive series. Lucas Duda's pair of homers highlighted the scoring off Braves starter Jhoulys Chacin, who also served up two-run shots to Rene Rivera and Asdrubal Cabrera in 4 2/3 innings....2016
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  • • Chacin, Braves can't hold down Mets in finale
    Less than a day after the Mets mustered one hit in a loss to the Braves, they bludgeoned four home runs to back Steven Matz in an 8-0 victory at Citi Field, winning their sixth consecutive series. Lucas Duda's pair of homers highlighted the scoring off Braves starter Jhoulys Chacin, who also served up two-run shots to Rene Rivera and Asdrubal Cabrera in 4 2/3 innings....2016
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  • • Masterful Matz, 4 HRs propel Mets past Braves
    Less than a day after the Mets mustered one hit in a loss to the Braves, they bludgeoned four home runs to back Steven Matz in an 8-0 victory at Citi Field, winning their sixth consecutive series. Lucas Duda's pair of homers highlighted the scoring off Braves starter Jhoulys Chacin, who also served up two-run shots to Rene Rivera and Asdrubal Cabrera in 4 2/3 innings....2016
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  • • Yanks drop series as offense stays cold
    2015
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  • • Rays Catcher Rene Rivera Comes Up Way Short on Slide vs. Angels
    2015
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  • • Chicago Cubs vs. Tampa Bay Rays preview, Tuesday 6/11, 5:50 CT
    2024
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  • • Indians Sign Rene Rivera
    2021
  • • Mets, Rene Rivera Agree To Minors Deal
    2020
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  • • Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Angels
    Few teams generated more offseason headlines than the Angels, as the team reloaded in a major fashion for another run at playoff contention. Major League Signings Zack Cozart, 3B/SS: Three years, $38MM Rene Rivera, C: One year, $2.8MM Chris Young, OF: One year, $2MM Total spend: $42.8MM Trades And Claims Acquired 2B Ian Kinsler from…...2018
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  • • Offseason in review: Los Angeles Angels
    Few teams generated more offseason headlines than the Angels, as the team reloaded in a major fashion for another run at playoff contention.Major League Signings Zack Cozart, 3B/SS: Three years, $38MM Rene Rivera, C: One year, $2.8MM Chris Young, OF: One year, $2MM Total spend: $42.8MM Trades And Claims Acquired 2B Ian Kinsler from the Tigers for minor league RHP Wilkel Hernandez and OF Troy M...2018
  • • Offseason in review: Los Angeles Angels
    Few teams generated more offseason headlines than the Angels, as the team reloaded in a major fashion for another run at playoff contention.Major League Signings Zack Cozart, 3B/SS: Three years, $38MM Rene Rivera, C: One year, $2.8MM Chris Young, OF: One year, $2MM Total spend: $42.8MM Trades And Claims Acquired 2B Ian Kinsler from the Tigers for minor league RHP Wilkel Hernandez and OF Troy M...2018
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  • • C Rene Rivera joins Cubs, gets start against Blue Jays
    CHICAGO (AP) Veteran catcher Rene Rivera has joined the Chicago Cubs and is in the starting lineup for their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays....2017
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  • • Mets settle with Rivera at non-tender deadline
    Seeking to retain some veteran depth behind the plate, the Mets on Friday settled with Rene Rivera on a $1.75 million contract to avoid arbitration. Rivera will compete with Kevin Plawecki for a spot backing up starting catcher Travis d'Arnaud....2016
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  • • Mets settle with Rivera at non-tender deadline
    Seeking to retain some veteran depth behind the plate, the Mets on Friday settled with Rene Rivera on a $1.75 million contract to avoid arbitration. Rivera will compete with Kevin Plawecki for a spot backing up starting catcher Travis d'Arnaud....2016
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  • • Giants vs. Mets: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2016 NL Wild Card Game
    2016
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  • • MLB Trade Rumors: Buzz on James Shields and More Ahead of Deadline
    2016
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