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Orioles | Trachsel granted release waivers Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:49:38 -0700 Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles have granted SP Steve Trachsel release waivers. He will become a free agent if he is not claimed by Tuesday, June 17.
Orioles | Trachsel designated for assignment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:37:41 -0700 The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles designated P Steve Trachsel for assignment Tuesday, June 10.
Orioles | Trachsel's tenure may be nearing an end Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:39:09 -0700 The Washington Post's Marc Carig reports a difficult relief appearance may cost Baltimore Orioles RP Steve Trachsel a spot on the team. Orioles manager Dave Trembley said that a decision on Trachsel's fate could be approaching. Trembley said he plans to discuss the matter with pitching coach Rick Kranitz.
Orioles | Trachsel will remain in bullpen Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:33:24 -0700 The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles P Steve Trachsel will remain in the bullpen for the foreseeable future.
Orioles | More info on Trachsel's relief appearance Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:26:43 -0700 The Washington Post's Marc Carig, updating a previous item, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel allowed just two runs in five innings of a relief stint June 1 against the Boston Red Sox. It was Trachsel's first relief appearance since September 1995. The pitcher's future with the team remains in doubt, but Trachsel said he would be willing to give relief work a chance.
Orioles | Trachsel makes rare relief appearance Sunday Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:37:07 -0700 Baltimore Orioles P Steve Trachsel had his second career relief appearance Sunday, June 1, reports The Associated Press' David Ginsburg. Trachsel has started 417 games over his career, including eight this year, but he now appears to have lost his rotation spot.
Orioles | Trachsel to be skipped Mon, 26 May 2008 18:04:58 -0700 Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel will have his rotation spot skipped. It is not known when he will start again.
Orioles | Trachsel struggles against Tampa Bay Sun, 25 May 2008 14:58:11 -0700 Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel allowed nine runs over 1-2/3 innings Saturday, May 24, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to the Associated Press. Trachsel, who was pitching on 14 days' rest, thought he might have been tipping off his pitches, but manager Dave Trembley doesn't believe that was the case.
Orioles | Trachsel to start this weekend Mon, 19 May 2008 15:12:43 -0700 Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said SP Steve Trachsel will start one of the games against the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend.
Orioles | Trachsel to be skipped in rotation Tue, 13 May 2008 15:06:45 -0700 Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel will have his spot in the starting rotation skipped because of open dates in the schedule. Trachsel could be used out of the bullpen, but manager Dave Trembley is hesitant to do so because of Trachsel's lack of relief experience.
Orioles | Trachsel picks up win Friday Sat, 10 May 2008 06:48:55 -0700 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings to earn his second win of the season Friday, May 9. Trachsel gave up five hits and one walk while striking out two. It was his first win since April 4.
Orioles | Trachsel starting Friday Fri, 09 May 2008 06:43:42 -0700 MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel (1-4, 7.43 ERA) will start Friday, May 9, against the Kansas City Royals.
Orioles | Trachsel loses fourth straight decision Sun, 04 May 2008 22:21:26 -0700 Updating an earlier item, Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel lost for the fourth straight time Sunday, May 4, reports The Associated Press. He's 1-4 on the year with a 7.42 ERA.
Orioles | Trachsel rocked in latest outing Sun, 04 May 2008 22:12:17 -0700 The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel surrendered six runs and three home runs in over three innings of work on May 4, as the Orioles lost 6-5 to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Asked after the game if Trachsel's pitching spot in the rotation was in jeopardy, manager Dave Trembley said "I don't know. The game just got over. We're going to talk to [pitching coach Rick Kranitz] and do what we've got to do."
Orioles | Trachsel to start team's second game Saturday Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:22:39 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of Orioles.MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel (1-3, 5.23 ERA) will start the second game of a doubleheader Saturday, April 26.
Orioles | Trachsel lasts only 2 1/3 innings Tuesday Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:48:31 -0700 David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel lasted only 2 1/3 innings Tuesday, April 15, against the Toronto Blue Jays. Trachsel allowed five hits and five runs in the game, recording three walks and one strikeout. Coming into the outing, Trachsel was 6-0 with a 3.12 ERA in seven lifetime starts against the Blue Jays.
Orioles | Trachsel to start Tuesday Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:05:32 -0700 Jeff Seidel, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel (1-1, 3.00 ERA) will start Tuesday, April 15, against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Orioles | Trachsel takes loss in quality start Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:30:30 -0700 According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel recorded his first loss of the season Thursday, April 10, against the Texas Rangers. Trachsel pitched 6 1/3 innings in the game, allowing five hits and three runs (two earned). He walked four batters and struck out two.
Orioles | Trachsel's contract purchased Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:00:59 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of Orioles.MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles have purchased the contract of SP Steve Trachsel from Triple-A Norfolk.
Orioles | Trachsel pitches six innings Thursday Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:18:15 -0700 Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel allowed one run and four hits in six innings in the team's spring training game Thursday, March 27.
Orioles | Trachsel likely in two-way battle for opening day start Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:46:56 -0700 Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel is one of two pitchers most likely being considered to be named the opening day starter.
Orioles | Trachsel a candidate for No. 1 starter Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:43:29 -0700 Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel is a candidate for the No. 1 spot in the team's starting rotation. There is sentiment within the organization to give Trachsel the job because he is the veteran and would relieve the younger pitchers of the added pressure.
Orioles | Trachsel allows four runs Monday Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:13:08 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel allowed four runs and seven hits in four innings in the team's spring training game Monday, March 10.
Orioles | Trachsel gives up two runs Wednesday Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:54:45 -0800 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel allowed two runs and five hits in three innings in the team's spring training game Wednesday, March 5.
Orioles | Trachsel throws two shutout innings Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:30:32 -0800 Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel threw two shutout innings Friday, Feb. 29, in an exhibition game against the Florida Marlins. Trachsel struck out one batter and allowed one hit in the two frames.
Orioles | Trachsel to compete for rotation spot Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:09:31 -0800 Roch Kubatko and Jeff Zrebiec, of the Baltimore Sun, report Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel will compete for the one of the team's two open starting rotation spots during spring training. General manager Andy MacPhail said Trachsel will likely make the opening day roster.
Orioles | Trachsel signed to minor league contract Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:01:49 -0800 The Associated Press reports the Baltimore Orioles have signed free-agent SP Steve Trachsel (Cubs) to a minor league contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Trachsel did receive a letter agreement for a major league contract if he is added to the team's 40-man roster.
Orioles | Interest in Trachsel Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:56:11 -0800 The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Orioles are interested in free-agent SP Steve Trachsel (Cubs).
Rockies | Team still interested in Trachsel Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:10:21 -0800 MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports the Colorado Rockies are interested in free agent P Steve Trachsel (Cubs), according to Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd. The team had looked into obtaining him last year from the Baltimore Orioles at the non-waiver trading deadline but ended up going in a different direction.
Orioles | Trachsel not likely to return Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:09:19 -0800 According to The Baltimore Sun, free-agent SP Steve Trachsel (Cubs) is unlikely to return to the Baltimore Orioles, his old team, for the 2008 season.
Cubs | Details of Trachsel's buyout Sun, 04 Nov 2007 12:35:47 -0800 Updating previous reports, the Chicago Cubs' buyout of SP Steve Trachsel was worth $100,000, according to the Associated Press. If the team had opted to keep him for the 2008 season, they would have had to pay him $4.75 million.
Cubs | Team declines option on Trachsel Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:29:33 -0700 USAToday.com reports the Chicago Cubs have declined their 2008 option on SP Steve Trachsel.
Cubs | Trachsel files for free agency Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:04:55 -0700 Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Steve Trachsel has filed for free agency.
Cubs | Trachsel left off NLDS roster Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:18:51 -0700 ChicagoSports.com's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs P Steve Trachsel has been left off of the team's 25-man roster for the NLDS, according to Cubs general manager Jim Hendry.
Cubs | Trachsel rocked in return Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:25:36 -0700 Steven Wine, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs SP Steve Trachsel was hit hard Thursday, Sept. 27, against the Florida Marlins in his first start in two weeks. Trachsel lasted only 4 1/3 innings and allowed five runs.
Cubs | Trachsel to pitch Thursday Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:03:37 -0700 Chicago Cubs SP Steve Trachsel threw a simulated game, Saturday, Sept. 22, and will start against the Florida Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 27, according to the Associated Press.
Cubs | Trachsel earns first win with team in eight years Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:58:09 -0700 The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Steve Trachsel gave up two solo homers and seven hits in five innings for his first win since the Cubs acquired him from the Baltimore Orioles on Aug. 31. Trachsel pitched for the Cubs from 1993-99, and his last win with them came on Oct. 3, 1999. The 2,906-day gap between victories is the third-longest in team history.
Cubs | Trachsel to pitch Thursday on short rest Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:52:37 -0700 Carrie Muskat, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Steve Trachsel will pitch Thursday, Sept. 13, on three days' rest.
Cubs | Trachsel to go on three days' rest Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:58:05 -0700 Rick Hummel, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports Chicago Cubs SP Steve Trachsel will start Thursday, Sept. 13, on three days' rest.
Cubs | Trachsel to start Thursday Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:57:30 -0700 Carrie Muskat, of Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Steve Trachsel will start Thursday, Sept. 13, against the Houston Astros. Trachsel will be starting on only three days' rest after pitching two ineffective innings Sunday, Sept. 9, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Cubs | Marshall likely to bump Trachsel from rotation Sun, 09 Sep 2007 18:01:49 -0700 The Associated Press' Alan Robinson reports Chicago Cubs SP Sean Marshall will likely rejoin the starting rotation in place of ineffective SP Steve Trachsel.
Cubs | Trachsel not producing desired results Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:46:11 -0700 The Associated Press' Alan Robinson reports Chicago Cubs SP Steve Trachsel fell to 0-2 with the Cubs after lasting just two innings Sunday, Sept. 9, and giving up six earned runs. Overall, he is just 1-6 since June 13 with the Cubs and the Baltimore Orioles.
Cubs | Trachsel starting Tuesday Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:24:18 -0700 Updating a previous report, Toni Ginnetti, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs SP Steve Trachsel will start Tuesday, Sept. 4, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cubs | Trachsel could pitch Tuesday or Wednesday Sun, 02 Sep 2007 06:52:04 -0700 Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs SP Steve Trachsel will start either Tuesday, Sept. 4, or Wednesday, Sept. 5, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to the Associated Press.
Cubs | Trachsel's first start expected to come against LA Sat, 01 Sep 2007 08:58:45 -0700 Toni Ginnetti, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs SP Steve Trachsel will likely make his first start with the team sometime during their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers are in Chicago from Monday, Sept. 3, until Thursday, Sept. 6.
Cubs | Trachsel acquired Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:11:00 -0700 MLB.com reports the Chicago Cubs have acquired SP Steve Trachsel from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for P Rocky Cherry and IF Scott Moore.
Orioles | Trachsel to start Wednesday Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:16:18 -0700 MLB.com's Spencer Fordin reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel (6-8, 4.61 ERA) will start Wednesday evening, Aug. 29, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Orioles | Trachsel up Thursday Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:53:21 -0700 Baltimore.Orioles.MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel (6-7, 4.81 ERA) will pitch Thursday, Aug. 23, against the Minnesota Twins.
Orioles | Trachsel picks up first victory in two months Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:28:22 -0700 Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel picked up his first win in his last 10 starts, Saturday, Aug. 18, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to the Associated Press. He allowed three runs on eight hits over 6-2/3 innings, while walking one and striking out one. It was his first victory since June 8.
Rockies | Interest in Trachsel Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:12:58 -0700 The Denver Post reports the Colorado Rockies have interest in Baltimore Orioles SP Steve Trachsel if he is traded by the ballclub. |