Luis Rivas, 2B, Chicago Cubs

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Cubs | Reassign nine to minors
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:17:56 -0700

Dave van Dyck, of The Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Cubs reassigned P Mitch Atkins, P Justin Berg, P Jeff Stevens, P Marcos Mateo, C Wellington Castillo, IF Darwin Barney, 2B Luis Rivas, OF Doug Deeds and OF Jason Dubois to the minor leagues Tuesday, March 17.

Cubs | Considering backup options at third
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:57:45 -0800

Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports Chicago Cubs 2B Aaron Miles, 2B Mike Fontenot, 2B Luis Rivas and IF Bobby Scales are all considered options to back up 3B Aramis Ramirez at third base this year. However, the team could also consider adding another player to the roster before the start of the regular season.

Cubs | Invite 16 to Spring Training
Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:21:49 -0800

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago Cubs invited C Mark L. Johnson (Cardinals), P Edward Campusano, P J.R. Mathes, P Jason Waddell, RP Billy White, P Esmailin Caridad, P Andrew Cashner, P Rocky Roquet, C Welington Castillo, C Steve Clevenger, IF Darwin Barney, SS Andres Blanco, 2B Luis Rivas (Pirates), IF Bobby Scales, OF Doug Deeds and OF Jason Dubois to Spring Training.

Pirates | Continue talks with Gomez, Rivas
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:48:37 -0800

Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates are in ongoing negotiations to re-sign SS Chris Gomez and 2B Luis Rivas, according to general manager Neal Huntington.

Pirates | Rivas files for free agency
Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:13:10 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Luis Rivas has filed for free agency, according to The Associated Press.

Pirates | Rivas plates three runs Tuesday
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:10:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates IF Luis Rivas had three hits and three RBIs Tuesday night, July 29. He came a home run short of hitting for the cycle.

Pirates | Rivas in lineup Saturday
Sat, 31 May 2008 16:03:32 -0700

Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Pirates IF Luis Rivas was in the starting lineup at shortstop Saturday, May 31, replacing the injured SS Jack Wilson (knee).

Pirates | Rivas homers twice Sunday
Sun, 25 May 2008 20:23:54 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates IF Luis Rivas homered twice Sunday, May 25, according to the Yahoo! Sports box score. They were his first homers of the year and give him 33 career homers over parts of eight seasons.

Pirates | Rivas will start Friday
Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:28:19 -0700

Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Pirates IF Luis Rivas will start at shortstop Friday, April 4, against the Florida Marlins. Rivas replaces SS Jack Wilson (calf) in the lineup, who is out with a strained left calf.

Pirates | Rivas tapped as emergency starter if Sanchez can't play
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:41:12 -0700

Rob Biertempfel, of The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, is reporting Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Luis Rivas will be the Opening Day starter at second base March 31 if 2B Freddy Sanchez (shoulder) cannot play.

Pirates | Rivas added to 40-man roster
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:45:55 -0700

Pirates.MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Luis Rivas was added to the 40-man roster and is all but assured breaking camp with the club.

Pirates | Rivas likely to start if Sanchez is out
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:52:30 -0700

Keith Barnes, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Pirates IF Luis Rivas is likely to start at second base to begin the season if 2B Freddy Sanchez (shoulder) is not fully recovered in time.

Pirates | Rivas inks minor league deal
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:43:28 -0800

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed 2B Luis Rivas to a minor league contract. No financial terms were disclosed.

Indians | Rivas refuses assignment, elects free agency
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:18:06 -0800

USAToday.com reports the Cleveland Indians have outrighted IF Luis Rivas to Triple-A Buffalo. Rivas refused his outright assignment and has elected to become a free agent.

Indians | Rivas accomplishes rare feat
Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:57:47 -0700

Paul Hoynes, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Indians IF Luis Rivas had a homer to left off Seattle Mariners SP Ryan Feierabend and later added an RBI triple in the same inning. The last Indian to have two extra base hits in the same inning was Matt Williams, in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Aug. 27, 1997.

Indians | Rivas' contract purchased
Sun, 02 Sep 2007 05:39:36 -0700

The Cleveland Indians have purchased the contract of IF Luis Rivas from Triple-A Buffalo, according to USAToday.com.

Indians | Rivas reassigned to minors
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:33:38 -0700

Anthony Castrovince, of Cleveland.Indians.MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians have reassigned 2B Luis Rivas to their minor league camp.

Indians | Two candidates left for middle infield job
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:09:15 -0700

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports Cleveland Indians IF Mike Rouse and IF Luis Rivas are the two candidates fighting for the middle infield job now that IF Hector Luna is in the minors.

Indians | Still early in battle for utility job
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:49:30 -0800

Anthony Castrovince, of Cleveland.Indians.MLB.com, reports it is still too early to determine who will stay on as the Cleveland Indians utility infielder for Opening Day. Infielders Hector Luna, Joe Inglett, Mike Rouse and Luis Rivas are all being considered. Of the four, Rouse and Rivas, both with strong play so far this spring, are considered the frontrunners but neither has blown away the other players. The team is expected to go with only one utility infielder so they can keep a spot for 1B Ryan Garko.

Indians | Four in battle for middle infield spot
Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:13:46 -0800

The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker reports Cleveland Indians IF Hector Luna, IF Joe Inglett, IF Keith Ginter and IF Luis Rivas are battling for one middle-infielder spot. Indians manager Eric Wedge is stressing whoever wins the spot must be a shortstop, in case SS Jhonny Peralta has another down season.

Indians | Several candidates fight for backup infield role
Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:40:37 -0800

According to The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker, several Cleveland Indians players are expected to fight for backup infield duty this season. 2B Hector Luna isn't necessarily favored even though he spent time with the club last year; he will be competing along with IF Luis Rivas, IF Keith Ginter and IF Mike Rouse.

Indians | Rivas signed
Tue, 02 Jan 2007 18:53:21 -0800

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Cleveland Indians signed free agent IF Luis Rivas (Devil Rays) to a minor league contract Tuesday, Jan. 2, with a non-roster invitation to attend major league spring training camp.

Devil Rays | Rivas optioned to minor league camp
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:12:17 -0800

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have optioned IF Luis Rivas to their minor league camp, according to USAToday.com.

Devil Rays | Rivas has Surgery
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:47:39 -0800

Updating an earlier item, the Tampa Tribune reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays infielder Luis Rivas (finger) had surgery Monday, Mar. 13, to fix a fractured knuckle on his right ring finger. He'll likely miss between six to eight weeks of action.

Devil Rays | Rivas to Miss At Least One Month
Sat, 04 Mar 2006 21:36:13 -0800

Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2B Luis Rivas (finger) has fractured the knuckle on his right index finger, according to X-rays taken Saturday, Apr. 4. He will be out of action for at least one month, reports Bill Chastain of Devilrays.MLB.com.

Devil Rays | Rivas Signs Minor League Contract
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 19:04:00 -0800

Thomas Simonetti, of DevilRays.MLB.com, reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed 2B Luis Rivas to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Twins | Rivas Released
Wed, 05 Oct 2005 00:09:53 -0700

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports the Minnesota Twins have outrighted 2B Luis Rivas off the 40-man roster, making him a free agent.

Twins | Rivas Benched for Lack of Hustle
Thu, 15 Sep 2005 08:26:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas was benched in the third inning of the team's game Wednesday, Sept. 14, because he did not chase down a foul ball the team felt he could have caught.

Twins | Rivas Recalled
Tue, 06 Sep 2005 22:01:30 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Minnesota Twins recalled IF Luis Rivas from Triple-A Rochester Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Twins | Rivas Optioned
Sat, 16 Jul 2005 23:41:45 -0700

Associated Press reports the Minnesota Twins optioned 2B Luis Rivas to Triple-A Rochester.

Twins | Change of Scenery for Rivas
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:35:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas made is first career start at shortstop Sunday, June 19. During the appearance, Rivas made a diving stop that drew a standing ovation from the fans.

Twins | Rivas Activated Early
Fri, 17 Jun 2005 09:57:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (back) was activated from the 15-day disabled list instead of going on a rehab assignment due to the need of infielders with the team.

Twins | Rivas to Start Rehab Assignment
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 18:45:18 -0700

Updating previous items, Dave Campbell, of the Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (back) will start a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Rochester Friday, June 17. He's due to rejoin the team a week after that.

Twins | Rivas Takes BP
Wed, 15 Jun 2005 14:16:19 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (oblique) is taking batting practice and is a couple of days away from a rehab assignment. When he returns, he will be the everyday second baseman.

Twins | Rivas to DL
Tue, 31 May 2005 21:46:42 -0700

Updating an earlier item, Sports Network reports the Minnesota Twins placed 2B Luis Rivas (back) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, May 31, due to a back strain.

Twins | Rivas Rests
Tue, 31 May 2005 10:35:16 -0700

Ian Harrison, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (back) was not in the starting lineup Sunday, May 29, against the Toronto Blue Jays due to muscle soreness in his back.

Twins | Punto To See More Action
Fri, 29 Apr 2005 07:06:25 -0700

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports Minnesota Twins 2B Nick Punto will see more action in the infield and may even battle 2B Luis Rivas for the starting job. "He's out there and has played well the last couple of days," Twins MAN Ron Gardenhire said. "I see no reason to change that. Luis has not played well on this road trip. He has struggled at the plate. And when a guy goes out there and has played as well as he has the last couple of days, I think he deserves to be out there."

Twins | Rivas Update
Thu, 30 Dec 2004 20:15:06 -0800

Updating previous items, Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (elbow) has recovered from October elbow surgery and is playing winter ball in Venezuela. He had arthroscopic elbow surgery to remove bone chips.

Twins | Rivas Re-Signed
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 18:34:33 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of Twins.MLB.com, reports the Minnesota Twins re-signed 2B Luis Rivas to a one-year deal Monday, Dec. 20, avoiding arbitration. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Twins | Rivas Surgery a Success
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 07:56:19 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (elbow) underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from the ailing elbow that limited him during the end of the regular season and the postseason.

Twins | Possible Surgery for Rivas
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:04:30 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (elbow) will meet with a specialist Monday, October 11, to determine whether he will require off-season surgery due to the bone chips in his injured elbow. Rivas was limited during much of the team's recent postseason series and had difficulty swinging a bat.

Twins | Rivas Remains Out with Sore Elbow
Thu, 07 Oct 2004 20:36:28 -0700

Updating previous items, the Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (elbow) will likely miss the rest of the team's playoff series against the New York Yankees. Rivas is suffering from a sore elbow, and as a result, is having problems swinging the bat.

Twins | Rivas Unable to Start
Wed, 06 Oct 2004 07:11:03 -0700

Jason Beck, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (elbow) was unable to start the first game of the team's playoff series with the New York Yankees due to the bone chips in his elbow. However, Rivas was inserted in to the game as a defensive replacement and helped turn a key double play in the eighth inning.

Twins | Rivas Returns to the Lineup
Mon, 04 Oct 2004 08:27:56 -0700

Mark Schneider, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (elbow) returned to the starting lineup Saturday, October 2, for the first time since September 23. The infielder's elbow is not fully healed and makes it difficult for him to make certain throws but Rivas has stated his determination to play through the difficulties.

Twins | Rivas Needs Surgery
Mon, 27 Sep 2004 08:38:54 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (elbow) received a cortisone shot in his right elbow to help alleviate pain from loose bodies floating around. Rivas is expected to miss three to four games at the minimum and will likely need surgery after the season to remove the chips.

Twins | Rivas Out
Thu, 09 Sep 2004 14:27:15 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (toes) will rejoin the team Thursday, Sept. 9, after having toenails on both big toes removed.

Twins | Rivas Injured
Thu, 02 Sep 2004 22:03:07 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (toe) will be out of action for several days due to an injured left big toe.

Twins | Rivas Sits With Infection
Fri, 18 Jun 2004 11:19:10 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (finger) was kept out of the starting lineup for the second straight day Thursday, June 17, due to an infection in his left ring finger. Rivas was available to come off the bench.

Twins | Rivas Activated
Tue, 08 Jun 2004 22:49:02 -0700

Updating previous items, Associated Press reports the Minnesota Twins activated 2B Luis Rivas (groin) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 8, as expected.

Twins | Rivas Rehab Update
Mon, 07 Jun 2004 09:03:12 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 2B Luis Rivas (groin), rehabbing from a strained groin, will have one more rehab start at Triple-A Rochester before being activated Tuesday, June 8.