Joe Beimel, RP, Washington Nationals

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Nationals | Beimel records first save
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:47:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel recorded his first save of the year Thursday, June 11.

Nationals | Beimel gives up another run Wednesday
Wed, 13 May 2009 19:05:54 -0700

The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel gave up another run Wednesday, May 13, after blowing the save Tuesday, May 12.

Nationals | Hanrahan could see more opportunities
Wed, 13 May 2009 13:16:32 -0700

Eric Gilmore, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals RP Joel Hanrahan could see more chances to close games in the near future after RP Joe Beimel blew a save Tuesday, May 12. "He's got more strikeouts than innings. He's had a few good outings. He hasn't walked a guy in, I think, his last five or six innings. So, give him an opportunity. We need a guy back there who can come in and make people swing and miss. But that's not etched in stone. It's still going to be Kip Wells, Joe Beimel and Hanrahan, too, for now," manager Manny Acta said.

Nationals | Beimel blows save Tuesday
Wed, 13 May 2009 12:02:20 -0700

Steve Fainaru, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel gave a three-run game-winning home run to the San Francisco Giants in the ninth inning Tuesday, May 12.

Nationals | Beimel activated
Wed, 06 May 2009 09:36:34 -0700

The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel (hip) was activated from the 15-day disabled list.

Nationals | Beimel throws bullpen Monday
Mon, 04 May 2009 20:21:41 -0700

The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel (hip) threw a bullpen session Monday, May 4, and is expected to come off the disabled list Wednesday, May 6.

Nationals | Beimel on schedule to return
Mon, 04 May 2009 00:50:12 -0700

The Washington Post reports Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel (hip), who is recovering from a left hip flexor strain, had his rehab assignment stalled when his game at Class A Potomac was rained out Sunday, May 3. Beimel will pitch Monday, May 4, with Double-A Harrisburg and return from the disabled list Wednesday, May 6.

Nationals | Beimel to throw Sunday
Fri, 01 May 2009 11:25:03 -0700

Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel (hip) will pitch in a rehab game with Single-A Potomac Sunday, May 3.

Nationals | Beimel ready to come off DL
Fri, 01 May 2009 00:40:18 -0700

The Washington Times reports Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel (hip) has successfully rehabbed his injured left hip, and he declared himself ready to return to the Nationals' bullpen. He is not eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list until Wednesday, May 6.

Nationals | Hanrahan out as closer
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:46:12 -0700

Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals have decided to use a bullpen by committee for the time being, which means RP Joel Hanrahan has been relieved of the closer duties. RP Garrett Mock will also no longer serve as the eighth-inning setup man. RPs Julian Tavarez and Kip Wells are the other late-inning options until RP Joe Beimel (hip) returns from the disabled list.

Nationals | Beimel could become closer
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:41:26 -0700

Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel (hip) is likely to become the team's closer after he returns from the disabled list.

Nationals | Beimel on target to come off DL when eligible
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:12:55 -0700

Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel (hip) is on target to come off the disabled list when he is eligible Wednesday, May 6.

Nationals | Beimel placed on DL
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:27:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Washington Nationals placed RP Joe Beimel (hip) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, April 21, with a hip injury.

Nationals | Beimel will continue to set up in bullpen
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:34:02 -0700

Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, is reporting Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel will continue to serve as set-up man during the eighth inning of ballgames, despite the Nationals' recent bullpen shake-up.

Nationals | Beimel suffers loss Friday
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:17:15 -0700

Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel allowed one run on three hits in 1 1/3 innings Friday, April 10, against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Associated Press. He fell to 0-1 on the season.

Nationals | Beimel, Tavarez to make debuts Saturday
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:19:44 -0700

Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals RPs Joe Beimel and Julian Tavarez are both scheduled to make their debuts with the team Saturday, March 28. Tavarez will also pitch in the game Sunday, March 29.

Athletics | Were on the verge of signing Beimel
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:52:41 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Oakland Athletics offered Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel a $1.7 million deal and were on the verge of signing him before he signed with the Nationals.

Nationals | More on Beimel
Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:03:01 -0700

Updating a previous item, Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals RP Joe Beimel can make up to $250,000 in incentives this season.

Nationals | Beimel signs
Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:55:05 -0700

Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals signed free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers) to a one-year, $2 million deal Wednesday, March 18.

Rockies | Beimel's asking price too high
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:35:48 -0700

The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies won't sign RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers) because he's still asking for $2.5 million.

Rockies | Have made offer to Beimel
Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:47:52 -0800

Joe Stiglich, of The Mercury News, reports the Colorado Rockies have made an offer to free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Athletics | Interested in Beimel
Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:47:28 -0800

Joe Stiglich, of The Mercury News, reports the Oakland Athletics are interested in free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Athletics | Could turn to Beimel
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:36:53 -0800

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Oakland Athletics could look to sign free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers) now that it is clear free-agent RP Dennys Reyes (Twins) will not sign with them.

Padres | Interested in Beimel
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:54:27 -0800

Tom Krasovic, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Padres are interested in free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers). However, it is unlikely that they will be able to afford him.

MLB | Beimel staying in shape
Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:19:30 -0800

Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers) continues to work out in the offseason while looking for a team to sign with. He has indicated that he has talked with as many as 16 teams during the offseason, but has not received an offer worth accepting.

Rockies | May make run for Beimel
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:27:28 -0800

Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies will likely make another run at free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers) if his price lowers within the next few weeks.

Tigers | Beimel not headed to Detroit, says team
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:38:43 -0800

Steve Kornacki, of Booth Newspapers, reports the Detroit Tigers apparently have no interest in free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Tigers | Team interested in Beimel
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:54:59 -0800

Tigers.MLB.com's Jason Beck reports the Detroit Tigers are heavily interested in free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Mets | Unlikely to pursue Beimel
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:05:14 -0800

Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports the New York Mets are unlikely to pursue free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers), despite their need for a left-handed relief pitcher.

Dodgers | Beimel was inconsistent
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:28:04 -0800

Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre said that the team did not have any interest in re-signing RP Joe Beimel because of his inconsistency in 2008. "You make a decision as to what you want to do. We just felt Joe was inconsistent. He took the ball, whether good or bad, and went out there on a regular basis. I love Joe, but he wasn't as good against left-handed hitters as he had been in the past," Torre said.

Rockies | Unlikely to sign Beimel
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:34:10 -0800

Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies are unlikely to land free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Diamondbacks | In talks with Beimel
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:12:29 -0800

Jack Magruder, of the East Valley Tribune, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have contacted the agent for free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Rockies | Team increases pursuit of Beimel
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:33:26 -0800

The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies have increased their pursuit of free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Reds | Have not contacted Beimel
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:49:18 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds have not contacted the agent for free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Rays | Could pursue Beimel
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:13:00 -0800

Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Rays could pursue free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Dodgers | 11 not offered arbitration
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:15:58 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Dodgers didn't offer arbitration to SS Rafael Furcal, 2B Jeff Kent, SP Greg Maddux, IF Nomar Garciaparra, SP Brad Penny, RP Joe Beimel, C Gary Bennett, SP Jason Johnson, IF Pablo Ozuna, RP Chan Ho Park or 1B Mark Sweeney.

Dodgers | Beimel likely to receive arbitration
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:56:18 -0800

The Los Angeles Dodgers will likely offer salary arbitration to free-agent RP Joe Beimel, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com.

Diamondbacks | Interested in Beimel
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:41:27 -0800

Jon Paul Morosi, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have expressed interest in free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Tigers | Not close to signing Beimel
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:37:46 -0800

Jon Paul Morosi, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Tigers are not close to signing free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers). It does not appear that any of the teams courting him are close to striking a deal.

Giants | Interested in Beimel
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:15:07 -0800

Dylan Hernandez, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the San Francisco Giants are interested in signing free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Cardinals | Interested in Beimel
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:14:47 -0800

Updating a previous report, Dylan Hernandez, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the St. Louis Cardinals have expressed interest in signing free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Dodgers | Have not contacted Beimel
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:10:03 -0800

Dylan Hernandez, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers have not contacted free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers) to express interest in re-signing him, according to his agent, Joe Stroba. It is highly unlikely that he will return with the Dodgers.

Tigers | Showing interest in Beimel
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:36:31 -0800

Jon Paul Morosi, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Tigers are showing interest in signing free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers), according to his agent.

Giants | May put off signing Beimel
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:24:55 -0800

Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants may put off signing free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers) after signing RP Jeremy Affeldt Monday, Nov. 17.

Rockies | Team seeking lefty reliever
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:35:21 -0800

The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports the Colorado Rockies are interested in signing free-agent RP Jeremy Affeldt (Reds) or RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers). They may also be interested in RP Trever Miller (Rays), RP Mike Maroth (Royals) or RP Ron Villone (Cardinals).

Dodgers | Interested in re-signing Beimel
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:57:07 -0800

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in re-signing free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Mets | Team interested in Beimel
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:13:16 -0800

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the New York Mets are interested in free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Cardinals | Beimel attracting attention
Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:40:00 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the St. Louis Cardinals may have interest in signing free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Dodgers).

Dodgers | Beimel files for free agency
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:32:02 -0700

Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Joe Beimel filed for free agency Thursday, Oct. 30.

Dodgers | Beimel blows save opportunity Saturday
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:34:55 -0700

Los Angeles Dodgers RP Joe Beimel blew his first save opportunity of the season Saturday, Sept. 20, against the San Francisco Giants, according to The Associated Press. In two innings of work, he allowed one hit and struck out two.