NEWS
1:58 PM - Chris Stratton (LAD) Dodgers designated Stratton for assignment Saturday.
6:46 PM - Chris Stratton (LAD) Dodgers re-signed Stratton on Friday and added him to the active roster, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
6:39 PM - Chris Stratton (LAD) Dodgers designated Stratton for assignment Monday.
5:08 PM - Chris Stratton (LAD) signed a one-year contract with the Dodgers on Sunday.
2:06 PM - Chris Stratton (KC) Royals designated Stratton for assignment Sunday.
10:00 AM - Chris Stratton (KC) (forearm) is expected to be healthy for the beginning of spring training, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
11:09 AM - Chris Stratton (KC) Royals placed Stratton on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm flexor strain.
12:53 PM - Chris Stratton (KC) (2-2) allowed five runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning to take the loss versus the Tigers on Saturday.
12:52 PM - Chris Stratton (KC) (2-1) did not allow a baserunner and struck out one batter over 1.2 innings to earn the win Wednesday versus the Blue Jays.
3:08 AM - Chris Stratton (KC) (1-1) allowed two runs on a hit and four walks without striking out a batter over one inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Mets.
3:29 PM - Chris Stratton (KC) has allowed four runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over two Cactus League innings.
3:23 PM - Chris Stratton (KC) signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Royals on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
4:13 PM - Chris Stratton (Tex) Rangers acquired Stratton and left-hander Jordan Montgomery from the Cardinals on Sunday in exchange for left-hander John King, infielder Thomas Saggese and right-hander Tekoah Roby, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
5:45 PM - Chris Stratton (StL) picked up the save in Wednesday's 6-4 victory over the Marlins, allowing a run on two hits while logging a strikeout over an inning.
2:44 PM - Chris Stratton (StL) has allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks over four innings across four Grapefruit League appearances.
5:30 PM - Chris Stratton (StL) signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Cardinals on Thursday.
1:40 PM - Chris Stratton (StL) was left off the Cardinals' wild-card roster Friday.
12:46 PM - Chris Stratton (StL) (9-4) retired the only batter he faced to earn the win Friday over the Reds.
9:13 PM - Chris Stratton (StL) (8-4) pitched two-thirds of a perfect inning and earned the win Sunday over the Pirates.
9:13 PM - Chris Stratton (StL) (8-4) pitched two-thirds of a perfect inning and earned the win Sunday over the Pirates.
10:11 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) has been named the starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:32 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (4-4) allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out two across two innings to take the loss Monday against the Nationals.
8:20 AM - Chris Stratton (Pit) struck out the side to record a scoreless eighth inning and earn a hold Tuesday against the Dodgers.
6:23 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (0-1) took the loss after allowing two runs on four hits during the ninth inning of Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Brewers. He didn't record a walk or strikeout.
4:46 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) and the Pirates agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $2.7 million contract to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
11:16 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) worked a perfect ninth inning while striking out one en route to his eighth save of the season in Saturday's 8-6 victory over the Reds.
11:28 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (7-1) allowed a run on one hit and one walk with one strikeout in one inning, earning the win Friday over Cincinnati.
10:03 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) allowed a run on two hits and a walk in one inning of work during Sunday's loss to Miami. He blew a save opportunity.
10:38 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) allowed a walk and a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Friday, striking out three and earning a save over the Marlins.
9:10 AM - Chris Stratton (Pit) earned his sixth victory Wednesday, striking out two in a scoreless inning against the Reds.
11:10 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) earned the save Tuesday against the Reds despite allowing a solo home run. He struck out two and did not issue any walks over one inning.
11:07 AM - Chris Stratton (Pit) has served as the team's primary closer with David Bednar (side) unavailable, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
5:01 AM - Chris Stratton (Pit) struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his fourth save of the season in a 10-7 win over the Nationals.
11:51 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) collected his eighth hold Monday, retiring the Tigers in order in a 6-3 win.
10:46 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (5-1) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk in 1.2 innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Cubs. He did not record a strikeout.
2:11 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) earned the win in relief Sunday against the Cardinals after tossing a scoreless inning, striking out the side.
11:22 AM - Chris Stratton (Pit) earned his second save Tuesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning in a 4-2 win against the Diamondbacks. He struck out one batter without allowing a hit or walk.
11:45 AM - Chris Stratton (Pit) gave up one hit and one walk in 1.1 innings of Tuesday's 8-5 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday. He also struck out one batter, but allowed an inherited runner to score.
10:24 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (4-0) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the win over the Phillies on Saturday.
11:26 AM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (2-0) earned the win in relief Saturday against Cleveland after tossing two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking one out.
3:29 AM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (1-0) recorded two strikeouts in a perfect 1-2-3 inning against the Padres on Tuesday as he picked up his first win of the season.
3:03 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) agreed to a one-year contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration.
9:47 AM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (2-1) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one across 1.2 innings as he took the loss Friday against the Indians.
10:48 AM - Chris Stratton (Pit) allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk in 1.2 innings in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Royals. He struck out three batters.
4:57 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (side) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
8:10 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to right side inflammation, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
3:14 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (side) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
11:05 AM - Chris Stratton (Pit) manager Neal Huntington said Sunday that Stratton (side) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis this week, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
2:20 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (side) threw a simulated game Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
7:44 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) (side) could throw a simulated game over the weekend, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
4:23 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) will be placed on the injured list with a side injury Saturday, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
10:01 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) exited Friday night's game against the Dodgers due to right side discomfort, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
9:20 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers due to an undisclosed injury, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
9:15 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) allowed one hit in a scoreless inning Sunday, earning his first victory of the season in a 10-6 decision over St. Louis.
6:14 PM - Chris Stratton (Pit) was traded from the Angels to the Pirates in exchange for cash considerations Saturday.
4:53 PM - Chris Stratton (LAA) was designated for assignment by the Angels on Tuesday.
12:00 PM - Chris Stratton (LAA) was moved to the bullpen ahead of the Angels' series with the Royals over the weekend, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.
4:35 PM - Chris Stratton (LAA) Brad Ausmus wouldn't commit to Stratton making his next turn through the rotation after the right-hander took the loss in his start Tuesday against the Yankees, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. "As of right now, yeah, we haven't even discussed that," Ausmus said, when asked to comment on the Angels' plans for Stratton.
3:13 AM - Chris Stratton (LAA) (0-2) took the loss in Tuesday's 7-5 defeat at the hands of the Yankees, giving up four runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings while striking out six.
6:40 PM - Chris Stratton (LAA) allowed two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and four walks across 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Saturday.
9:56 PM - Chris Stratton (LAA) allowed two runs on four hits and four walks in four innings during Sunday's 7-2 win over Texas. He struck out one batter and did not factor into the decision.
3:34 AM - Chris Stratton (LAA) (0-1) got the loss against Seattle on Monday, giving up four earned runs on seven hits over 4.1 innings, striking out one and walking two as the Angels fell 6-3.
8:17 PM - Chris Stratton (LAA) will begin the season as the Angels' fifth starter, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
9:48 AM - Chris Stratton (LAA) Giants traded Stratton to the Angels on Tuesday in exchange for pitcher Williams Jerez.
2:12 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) tossed four innings of one-run ball Monday, giving up two hits and striking out four in a spring win over the Dodgers.
3:52 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) will start the Giants' Cactus League opener against the Angels on Saturday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
3:47 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and five walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings in Tuesday's extra-innings win over the Padres. He did not factor into the decision.
3:12 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) (10-10) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two over three innings against the Padres.
10:13 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) (10-9) pitched the first complete game and shutout of his career as he went all nine innings and gave up just two hits and two walks while striking out seven in Friday's win over the Rockies.
10:07 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) (9-9) allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six across five innings to take the loss Saturday against the Brewers.
2:54 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) (9-8) pitched six innings Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits in the 4-1 loss to the Mets. He struck out two and yielded a home run while taking the loss.
4:25 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) (9-7) tossed eight shutout innings Monday to earn the win over the Diamondbacks, allowing five hits with no walks and six strikeouts.
8:06 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) allowed two runs on six hits and no walks across 6.1 innings Tuesday in a no-decision against the Mets. He struck out four.
1:14 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) was called up from Triple-A Sacramento ahead of his start against the Mets on Tuesday, John Shea of the San Fransisco Chronicle reports.
2:56 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.
11:05 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) (8-7) allowed six runs on 10 hits in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday, striking out four and walking four in three innings.
7:48 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) will rejoin the Giants rotation and start Friday against the Diamondbacks.
3:56 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) Bruce Bochy indicated Stratton may start Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
11:52 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.
2:40 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) (8-6) took the loss Tuesday, giving up eight runs on 11 hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out three over 5.2 innings against the Rockies.
6:11 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) allowed five runs in four innings, yielding eight hits and a walk in the 9-8 loss to Colorado. He struck out three and allowed a home run in the no-decision.
1:12 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) (8-5) got the loss against the Padres on Friday, giving up three runs (two earned) on nine hits over six innings, striking out three and walking none in the Giants' 6-2 defeat.
4:44 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) (8-4) allowed three hits and walked one while striking out three across six scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday against the Dodgers.
6:19 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) (7-4) did not factor in the decision Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits over seven innings. He issued three walks and struck out three.
4:58 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) allowed three earned runs on seven hits and and two walks while striking out three across four innings Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. He did not factor into the decision.
11:11 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) (7-3) picked up the win against the Phillies on Friday, giving up no runs on four hits over six strong innings, striking out seven and walking one in a 4-0 victory for the Giants.
2:10 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) (4-3) allowed four runs on nine hits and two walks with one strikeout over five innings but still picked up the win Monday over the Reds.
3:28 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) (3-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on five hits and four walks while striking out seven over 4.2 innings against the Phillies.
8:17 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) was reinstated from the paternity list and will start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports.
10:28 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) was placed on the paternity list Wednesday for the birth of his second child, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
12:58 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) Bruce Bochy announced that Stratton will start Saturday's contest against the Dodgers, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
11:35 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) will make his next start Sunday against the Dodgers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.
4:30 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) tossed three innings of shutout ball while giving up a hit and a walk while striking out three in Thursday's spring training loss to the Angels.
11:17 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) appears to be a favorite to break camp in the starting rotation to begin spring training, Chris Haft of MLB.com reports.
11:07 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) (4-4) earned the win over the Padres on Friday, allowing seven hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6.2 scoreless innings.
2:57 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) (3-4) lasted just four innings Sunday, surrendering three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two in a losing effort against the Dodgers.
5:25 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) recorded a single out on five pitches before a second rain delay ended his outing during Monday's win over the Dodgers. He didn't factor into the decision.
12:55 PM - Chris Stratton (SF) will be available out of the bullpen this weekend, but if he is not used, he will start Monday's game in Colorado, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
9:26 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) was scratched from his expected start against the Cardinals on Saturday, while Jeff Samardzija takes his place, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
2:47 AM - Chris Stratton (SF) will stick in the rotation with the Giants deploying a six-man rotation once Johnny Cueto (forearm) returns Friday, MLB.com's Chris Haft reports.
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