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Dodgers | Weaver earns win Saturday Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:06:08 -0700 Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver allowed two runs on six hits over five innings Saturday, June 20, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out four, improving to 4-1 on the season.
Dodgers | Weaver earns Saturday start against his brother Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:27:26 -0700 The Los Angeles Daily News' Doug Padilla reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver will start Saturday, June 20, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Angels are starting SP Jered Weaver, Jeff's brother, that day.
Dodgers | Weaver to start Wednesday Wed, 20 May 2009 12:42:28 -0700 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver will make the start against the New York Mets Wednesday, May 20.
Dodgers | Weaver could start Wednesday Tue, 19 May 2009 10:40:28 -0700 Jim Peltz, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver could make the start against the New York Mets Wednesday, May 20, if SP Eric Stults (thumb) is unable to pitch.
Dodgers | Weaver suffers loss Saturday Sun, 17 May 2009 12:02:34 -0700 Los Angeles Dodgers P Jeff Weaver allowed two runs on four hits over one inning Saturday, May 16, against the Florida Marlins, according to The Associated Press. He fell to 2-1 on the season.
Dodgers | Milton's contract purchased Fri, 15 May 2009 06:35:04 -0700 The Los Angeles Dodgers have purchased the contract of SP Eric Milton from Triple-A Albuquerque, according to The Associated Press. He will start Saturday, May 16, against the Florida Marlins in place of SP Jeff Weaver.
Dodgers | Weaver stellar in first start Wed, 06 May 2009 07:19:11 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver allowed a run on five hits and struck out six in five innings to get his first win Tuesday, May 5.
Dodgers | Weaver now part of rotation, McDonald to bullpen Wed, 06 May 2009 06:51:39 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver is now a part of the starting rotation. Manager Joe Torre has demoted SP James McDonald to the bullpen.
Dodgers | Weaver .500 against Arizona Tue, 05 May 2009 14:47:44 -0700 MLB.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver is 2-2 with a 3.71 ERA in eight career starts against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dodgers | Weaver to start Tuesday Sun, 03 May 2009 14:14:33 -0700 Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Dodgers P Jeff Weaver will start Tuesday, May 5, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, instead of SP James McDonald, according to The Associated Press. McDonald only lasted 1 2/3 innings in his last start Thursday, April 30.
Dodgers | Weaver will not enter rotation Fri, 01 May 2009 12:38:18 -0700 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers do not have any current plans to insert SP Jeff Weaver into the rotation, according to manager Joe Torre.
Dodgers | Weaver brought up Fri, 01 May 2009 09:08:52 -0700 The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports the Los Angeles Dodgers purchased the contract of P Jeff Weaver from Triple-A Albuquerque before his outing Thursday, April 30.
Dodgers | Weaver returns to club after three-year absence Fri, 01 May 2009 00:57:50 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Jeff Weaver made 59 pitches over four scoreless innings of relief Thursday, April 30, against the San Diego Padres, allowing four hits and striking out four in his return to the Dodgers after a three-year absence.
Dodgers | Weaver could be recalled Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:19:05 -0700 Jim Peltz, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Dodgers RP Jeff Weaver is on the team's radar as a candidate to be called up, according to manager Joe Torre.
Dodgers | May leave Weaver at Triple-A for now Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:28:33 -0700 Tony Jackson, of The Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers P Jeff Weaver may remain at Triple-A Albuquerque despite two solid relief appearances as of late.
Dodgers | Weaver scratched Monday Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:13:04 -0700 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver was scratched from his start in an exhibition game Monday, March 30, because he has made the team as a long reliever.
Dodgers | Weaver expected to make team Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:03:29 -0700 Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver is expected to make the team as a long reliever this year. He could also occasionally receive a spot start.
Dodgers | Several pitchers out of starting competition Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:22:40 -0700 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers Ps Jeff Weaver, James McDonald, Eric Stults and Ramon Troncoso all seemed destined to serve as relief pitchers for the team this season.
Dodgers | Weaver admits poor work ethic Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:58:36 -0700 The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers P Jeff Weaver admitted he didn't work as hard as he should have after winning the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006. "Sometimes you start taking things for granted and think that your natural ability is going to make you successful," Weaver said. "This winter, I worked my tail off."
Dodgers | Weaver changes arm angle Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:05:20 -0800 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver has gone back to the natural arm angle that he used in 2004 and 2005 as a member of the Dodgers. Weaver stated that his sinker has more movement and he is feeling great.
Dodgers | Weaver to compete for spot in bullpen Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:02:41 -0800 Tony Jackson, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Jeff Weaver will be competing for a spot in the bullpen out of Spring Training.
Indians | Weaver moved to pen Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:09:09 -0700 The Lorain Morning Journal's Jim Ingraham reports Cleveland Indians SP Jeff Weaver has made two appearances in relief after four starts, which netted him a 7.20 ERA at Triple-A Buffalo.
Indians | Weaver signs minor league deal Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:26:44 -0700 The Sports Network reports the Cleveland Indians have signed free-agent SP Jeff Weaver (Brewers) to a minor league deal. He will report to Triple-A Buffalo immediately.
Brewers | Weaver released Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:44:28 -0700 The Associated Press reports the Milwaukee Brewers have released SP Jeff Weaver from Triple-A Nashville.
Brewers | Team has until June 15 to decide on Weaver Wed, 28 May 2008 17:24:20 -0700 The Associated Press reports the Milwaukee Brewers have until Sunday, June 15, to decide if they will put SP Jeff Weaver on their major league roster. The team thought was that the deadline was Sunday, June 1. If Weaver is not on the major league roster by June 15, he can opt out of his contract.
Brewers | Weaver deadline looming Mon, 26 May 2008 09:34:37 -0700 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Jeff Weaver can request his release Sunday, June 1, if he's not brought up to the majors. In five starts at Triple-A Nashville, he is 1-2 with a 6.52 ERA, with 31 hits and eight walks allowed in 29 innings.
Brewers | Weaver to start at Triple-A Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:06:06 -0700 Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Jeff Weaver will start Thursday, May 1, for Triple-A Nashville.
Brewers | Weaver pitches Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:41:45 -0700 The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Jeff Weaver threw four innings in extended spring training Monday, April 21.
Brewers | Weaver contract details Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:38:10 -0700 The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Jeff Weaver will make $1.25 million if he is added to the Brewers' 25-man roster and could earn $2.75 million in performance incentives. Weaver would earn $100,000 in bonuses for 25, 35, 45, 55 and 65 innings pitched. He will make $250,000 bonuses for 75 innings pitched and each additional 10 innings through 135 innings.
Brewers | Weaver signs Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:10:41 -0700 Updating a previous report, Scott Miller, of CBSSports.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers have signed free-agent SP Jeff Weaver (Mariners) to a one year, incentive-laden deal. The contract includes an out clause if the team does not add him to the major league roster in June. The base salary is believed to be low, but Weaver could earn between $4 million and $5 million if he reaches all of his incentives, according to sources.
Nationals | Team showed interest in Weaver Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:42:43 -0700 Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports the Washington Nationals showed interest in SP Jeff Weaver in spring training, according to his brother Jered.
Cardinals | Team showed interest in Weaver Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:42:27 -0700 Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports the St. Louis Cardinals showed interest in SP Jeff Weaver in spring training, according to his brother Jered.
Brewers | Team close to deal with Weaver Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:34:55 -0700 Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports the Milwaukee Brewers are close to signing SP Jeff Weaver (Mariners) to an incentive-laden, minor-league contract. Weaver did not pitch in Spring Training but had been working out on his own. He probably would need a few weeks to build his pitch count before joining Triple-A Nashville.
Nationals | Team considering Weaver Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:31:41 -0700 Barry Svrluga, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals are currently entertaining the possibility of signing free-agent SP Jeff Weaver (Mariners).
Cardinals | Team reportedly interested in Weaver Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:34:23 -0700 Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in free-agent SP Jeff Weaver (Nationals), according to Weaver's brother, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver.
Nationals | Team reportedly interested in Weaver Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:24:44 -0700 Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Washington Nationals are interested in free-agent SP Jeff Weaver (Nationals), according to Weaver's brother, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver.
Mariners | Weaver could be done for the season Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:46:26 -0700 Updating a previous report, Geoff Baker, of the Seattle Times, reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver (fingernail) might not pitch again this season as he has a torn fingernail on his right hand.
Mariners | Weaver leaves early with hand problem Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:34:53 -0700 The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver (right hand) left the game Sunday, Sept. 23, with one out in the sixth inning, after being examined by the trainer. Weaver had given up five runs on five hits and two walks while also hitting three batters with pitches. The exact nature of the injury wasn't disclosed.
Mariners | Weaver to throw Thursday Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:16:31 -0700 Seattle.Mariners.MLB.com reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver (6-12, 6.05 ERA) will start Thursday, Sept. 13, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Mariners | Weaver to start Thursday Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:27:43 -0700 Mariners.MLB.com reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver (5-10, 5.57 ERA) will start Thursday, Aug. 23, against the Texas Rangers.
Mariners | Weaver tosses shutout Sun, 12 Aug 2007 13:52:54 -0700 Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver tossed his second shutout of the season, Sunday, Aug. 12, against the Chicago White Sox, according to the Associated Press. He allowed five hits and struck out eight batters, while walking none.
Mariners | Weaver to pitch Tuesday Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:10:49 -0700 Jim Street, of Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver (2-10, 6.32 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 7, against the Baltimore Orioles.
Mariners | Weaver starting Tuesday Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:29:43 -0700 Jim Street, of Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver (2-9, 5.96 ERA) will start Tuesday, July 31, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Mariners | Weaver to start Thursday Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:10:06 -0700 Jim Street, of Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver (2-8, 6.19) will start Thursday, July 26, against the Oakland Athletics.
Mariners | Weaver tagged with loss Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:34:23 -0700 Jim Street, of Seattle.Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver allowed just one run on four hits over eight innings Saturday, July 21, but was still tagged with the loss as the Mariners lost 1-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Mariners | Weaver starting Friday Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:39:58 -0700 Jim Street, of Seattle.Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver (2-6, 6.75 ERA) will start Friday, July 6, against the Oakland Athletics.
Mariners | Weaver turning things around Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:55:35 -0700 The Associated Press' Gregg Bell reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver has seen dramatic improvement in his pitching results in his last five starts after starting the month of June with a 14.32 ERA. In those five starts, Weaver has gone 2-0 with a 1.65 ERA. His season ERA now stands at 6.75.
Mariners | Weaver starting Monday Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:22:14 -0700 Jim Street, of Seattle.Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver (1-6, 8.59 ERA) will start Monday, June 25, against the Boston Red Sox.
Mariners | Weaver earns first win of season Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:41:09 -0700 Patrick Brown, of Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver won his first decision with the Seattle Mariners after a six-game losing skid. Weaver allowed only four hits and two walks in a complete-game shutout.
Mariners | Weaver starting Wednesday Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:39:02 -0700 Patrick Brown, of Seattle.Mariners.MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Jeff Weaver (0-6, 10.97 ERA) will start Wednesday, June 20, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. |