NEWS
10:10 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) worked a perfect ninth inning Tuesday without striking out a batter to record his 32nd save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Blue Jays.
7:34 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) struck out four in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
5:29 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) collected the save in Monday's 6-4 victory over the Guardians, pitching a clean inning with one strikeout.
4:34 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) earned the save Sunday against the Pirates, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
9:15 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) (4-2) picked up the win Friday, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning in a 2-1 victory over the Marlins.
6:52 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) Alex Cora said Chapman (back) is available to pitch Tuesday against the Twins, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
6:02 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) Sox manager Alex Cora said that Chapman (back) is unavailable to pitch Monday in Minnesota, but he expects the reliever to be ready by Tuesday or Wednesday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.
5:26 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) (back) was removed from Sunday's contest against the Dodgers with back tightness, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
4:51 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) was removed in the eighth inning during his relief appearance in Sunday's game against the Dodgers in the eighth inning due to an apparent injury, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
3:05 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) earned a save against the Mariners on Monday, striking out all three batters he faced in one inning of work.
4:25 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) earned the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over Atlanta, logging a strikeout and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning.
8:52 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) was charged with a blown save in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers after allowing a run on two hits and a walk over an inning of work. He also struck out one.
12:33 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) (2-1) was tagged for his first loss in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against the White Sox. He allowed a run on a walk and a single while striking out one over a third of an inning.
7:21 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) recorded the final two outs to secure the save in Friday's 13-9 win over the Cardinals, issuing one walk without allowing a run.
7:05 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) Alex Cora said Tuesday that Chapman will begin the season as the Red Sox's closer but could see occasional high-leverage work in an earlier inning if the matchup is right, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
4:54 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) "appears to have become the in-house favorite" to open the season as the Red Sox' closer, Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive.com report.
8:09 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) spring performance and that of Liam Hendriks leave Boston's closer role unsettled, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
7:12 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) hit 101 mph in his spring training debut Wednesday, but walked two batters and only threw 11 strikes among his 23 pitches, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. He has slimmed down from 250 pounds to 230 pounds this spring.
10:50 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Bos) Red Sox signed Chapman to a one-year, $10.75 million contract Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
8:24 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) struck out two batters in a perfect inning to earn a save against the Yankees on Friday.
8:58 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his fifth save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Guardians.
12:49 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) (5-4) allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the win Sunday against the Reds.
10:01 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) (3-4) picked up the win Sunday against the Diamondbacks after pitching a scoreless ninth.
5:07 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) picked up the save Thursday against Milwaukee, striking out one batter during a perfect ninth inning.
5:40 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) (1-4) blew a save and was tagged with Sunday's loss to the Mets. He allowed two runs on two hits, three walks and two strikeouts in 0.2 innings.
3:23 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) gave up a run on two hits in the ninth inning but still managed to pick up his third save Sunday against Atlanta.
9:11 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) struck out two without allowing a baserunner across a scoreless ninth inning against the Reds on Wednesday.
9:10 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) gave up a run on a hit and a walk in the ninth inning Saturday to record his second save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Rays. He struck out one.
10:40 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) hit one batter and struck out one across a scoreless seventh inning to record a hold Monday against the Reds.
10:35 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) (finger) struck out two and did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless inning to earn a hold Thursday against the Cubs.
10:22 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) is dealing with a cracked nail on his throwing hand, MLB.com reports.
10:08 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) (0-3) allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks across 0.2 innings to take the loss Sunday against the Cubs.
10:26 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) (0-2) allowed two earned runs on two hits and no walks while striking out one to take the loss Thursday against the Brewers.
3:00 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) suspension has been reduced to one game, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
5:54 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) was given a two-game suspension and fine Thursday for his actions versus the Mets on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
7:15 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Pit) signed a contract with Pittsburgh on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
8:18 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) (6-5) blew a save and was tagged with Thursday's loss to Seattle. He allowed two runs on two hits and a walk without retiring a batter.
8:09 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) struck one over a scoreless inning in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Angels.
3:32 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) picked up a save against the Mariners on Saturday, walking one batter and allowing no runs over two-thirds of an inning.
7:25 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) (6-4) struck out three over 1.2 innings to earn Tuesday's win over the Red Sox.
10:21 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) was not used in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Guardians.
10:38 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) (5-4) was tagged with Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Twins. He allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning.
10:49 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) gave up a solo home run and struck out one in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his fourth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Mets.
3:13 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) blew a save against the Diamondbacks on Monday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two batters over two innings.
7:20 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) walked one and struck out three over a scoreless eighth inning to record a hold in Monday's 5-3 win over the Athletics.
7:41 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) allowed one hit and struck out three over one inning in to earn a hold in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the White Sox.
7:08 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) allowed three runs on one hit and two walks while striking out two over one inning in Monday's 10-9 loss to the Astros.
7:00 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) (5-2) picked up the win over Tampa Bay on Monday. He struck out the side in the ninth inning.
10:01 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) allowed one hit and struck out two over a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Guardians.
7:21 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday that Chapman and Will Smith will share closer duties based on which hitters are due up, Jeff Wilson of Today.com reports.
9:00 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) struck out one over a scoreless and hitless eighth inning in Monday's 12-11 loss to Houston.
9:05 AM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) allowed one hit and struck out two over a scoreless seventh inning in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Houston.
6:25 PM - Aroldis Chapman (Tex) was traded to the Rangers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans and minor-league outfielder Roni Cabrera on Friday.
1:03 PM - Aroldis Chapman (KC) (4-2) didn't allow a hit or a walk but gave up an unearned run and struck out two over one inning, earning the extra-inning win over the Guardians on Thursday.
12:20 PM - Aroldis Chapman (KC) (knee) struck out two in a perfect inning during Sunday's 2-0 win over the Rockies.
1:03 PM - Aroldis Chapman (KC) (1-2) allowed two runs on a hit and three walks in one-third of an inning, taking the loss and a blown save Thursday versus the Orioles.
1:00 PM - Aroldis Chapman (KC) (1-1) struck out two in a perfect inning, earning the win Saturday versus the Twins.
3:49 AM - Aroldis Chapman (KC) (0-1) allowed a run on a hit and a walk with one strikeout over one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Diamondbacks.
7:27 PM - Aroldis Chapman (KC) picked up the save Saturday against the Giants while striking out two over a scoreless inning.
7:12 PM - Aroldis Chapman (KC) struck out the side in a relief appearance Saturday against Minnesota.
7:52 PM - Aroldis Chapman (KC) had his next scheduled Cactus League appearance pushed from Wednesday to Thursday due to wet conditions, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
12:07 PM - Aroldis Chapman (KC) (mouth) is slated to make his Cactus League debut Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
11:07 AM - Aroldis Chapman (KC) required stitches on a split lip and suffered a cracked tooth after he slipped and fell at his house Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
4:03 PM - Aroldis Chapman (KC) signed a one-year, $3.75 million contract with the Royals on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
11:29 AM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) will not be included on the ALDS roster after failing to show up for a team workout, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
5:42 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (3-4) took the loss against Baltimore on Sunday, allowing two runs on one hit and three walks in one-third of an inning. The only out he recorded was by strikeout.
12:15 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) pitched a scoreless inning against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing one walk and striking out one batter.
4:36 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (leg) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the Brewers.
5:48 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (leg) will join the Yankees in Milwaukee on Friday and will be activated for the series opener against the Brewers, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
5:48 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (leg) will join the Yankees in Milwaukee on Friday and will be activated for the series opener against the Brewers, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
6:51 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (leg) struck out three batters and walked one in a scoreless inning for Double-A Somerset on Sunday.
6:51 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (leg) struck out three batters and walked one in a scoreless inning for Double-A Somerset on Sunday.
10:51 AM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (leg) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset on Sunday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
10:51 AM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (leg) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset on Sunday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
3:47 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) is set to throw a bullpen session Friday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
3:47 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) is set to throw a bullpen session Friday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
11:55 AM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) manager Aaron Boone said Chapman (leg) is due to resume throwing off a mound this week, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
6:04 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (leg) threw Friday for the first time since landing on the injured list, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
7:08 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) was placed on the injured list Saturday with an infection in his leg, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
12:48 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) allowed a run on one hit and two walks over one-third of an inning against Toronto on Friday.
4:50 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Chapman and Scott Effross will serve as the team's primary closing options while Clay Holmes (back) is on the 15-day injured list, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
12:55 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) appears to be the top candidate to step in as the Yankees' primary closer after manager Aaron Boone suggested following Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Rays that Clay Holmes (back) will likely go on the injured list, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
10:28 AM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) picked up his first hold, striking out two batters in a perfect inning against the Red Sox on Friday, while Clay Holmes blew his third straight save opportunity in the contest. Yankees manager Aaron Boone suggested after the loss that Holmes could see fewer ninth-inning opportunities, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.
10:53 AM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) allowed three runs on two hits and one walk while retiring only one batter (via strikeout) Friday versus Baltimore.
7:37 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (0-3) took the loss against Boston on Sunday, allowing one run on one hit and two walks while striking out two over one inning.
9:12 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) is expected to pitch any time in the last three innings for now, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
1:06 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) Yankees activated Chapman (achilles) off the 15-day injured list Friday.
12:27 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) manager Aaron Boone said he's "probably leaning more towards Friday" for activating Chapman (Achilles) from the 15-day injured list, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
4:58 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (Achilles) will make a rehab appearance at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
11:15 AM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (Achilles) struck out one over a perfect inning Sunday for Double-A Somerset in his second minor-league rehab appearance.
11:15 AM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (Achilles) completed one scoreless inning for Double-A Somerset on Friday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter.
11:05 AM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (Achilles) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset on Friday.
9:17 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (Achilles) will report to Double-A Somerset this weekend for a rehab assignment, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
2:08 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (Achilles) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Tuesday at the Yankees' spring complex in Tampa, Julia Kreuz of MLB.com reports.
3:34 AM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) threw fastballs and sliders off the Yankee Stadium mound Tuesday and will next face live hitters, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
2:03 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (Achilles) is expected to throw from a bullpen mound Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
6:12 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (Achilles) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
7:22 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) (Achilles) was cleared to resume playing catch Tuesday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
5:45 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to left Achilles tendinitis.
5:27 PM - Aroldis Chapman (NYY) manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Chapman (Achilles) is likely to be placed on the 15-day injured list, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
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