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Thu, Mar 31, 2022

6:36 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) was reassigned to minor-league spring training Thursday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

10:56 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) signed a minor-league deal with Toronto on Thursday, Jamie Campbell of Sportsnet reports.

Mon, Oct 18, 2021

4:59 PM - Joe Biagini (ChC) was returned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Oct 03, 2021

10:19 PM - Joe Biagini (ChC) (1-0) pitched three scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Sunday against the Cardinals. He allowed two hits and a walk while striking out two.

Sat, Oct 02, 2021

6:12 PM - Joe Biagini (ChC) contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

10:06 AM - Joe Biagini (ChC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Dec. 17, Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America reports.

Wed, Oct 07, 2020

11:59 AM - Joe Biagini (Hou) Astros outrighted Biagini to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Tue, Sep 29, 2020

1:19 PM - Joe Biagini (Hou) Astros designated Biagini for assignment Tuesday.

Fri, Sep 04, 2020

3:04 PM - Joe Biagini (Hou) was optioned to the Astros' alternate training site Friday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Aug 15, 2020

1:40 PM - Joe Biagini (Hou) (shoulder) was activated from the injured list Saturday and Brandon Bailey was optioned to the Astros' alternate training site in a corresponding move, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Tue, Jul 28, 2020

5:55 PM - Joe Biagini (Hou) hit the injured list with shoulder soreness Tuesday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

8:33 AM - Joe Biagini (Hou) is expected to claim one of the bullpen spots to start the season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Apr 05, 2020

11:30 PM - Joe Biagini (Hou) was still in the mix for one of the final two bullpen spots when spring training was halted, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

9:58 PM - Joe Biagini (Hou) signed a one-year contract with the Astros on Monday, avoiding arbitration, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Wed, Oct 02, 2019

4:58 PM - Joe Biagini (Hou) won't be on the Astros' ALDS roster, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Aug 31, 2019

11:40 AM - Joe Biagini (Hou) allowed one hit and strike out one in two scoreless innings, picking up a hold in Friday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

1:17 PM - Joe Biagini (Hou) was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock prior to Thursday's game against the Tigers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Aug 14, 2019

12:06 AM - Joe Biagini (Hou) was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock following Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Wed, Jul 31, 2019

4:05 PM - Joe Biagini (Hou) was traded from Toronto to Houston for an undisclosed return on Wednesday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Mon, Jul 22, 2019

10:51 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) struck out three batters over 1.2 perfect innings of relief in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Tigers.

Wed, Jun 12, 2019

6:11 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) will serve as Toronto's closer while Ken Giles (elbow) is on the injured list, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

Thu, May 23, 2019

10:45 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) gave up a run on a solo home run over 1.2 innings of relief in Wednesday's extra-innings loss to the Red Sox.

Mon, Apr 15, 2019

11:14 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) struck out one and allowed no baserunners to record his first save of the season Monday in a 5-3 win over the Twins.

Sat, Apr 06, 2019

3:29 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (0-1) gave up a walk-off home run to Carlos Santana with one out in the ninth inning of Friday's 3-2 loss to Cleveland.

Fri, Mar 15, 2019

1:09 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) gave up a hit and walked two in a scoreless inning of relief during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Fri, Jan 11, 2019

10:44 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) signed a one-year, $900,000 deal with the Blue Jays on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Sep 14, 2018

12:51 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (oblique) was activated off the 10-day disabled list Friday, mike reports.

Tue, Sep 04, 2018

2:26 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain Tuesday.

Sun, May 27, 2018

7:19 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) Blue Jays intend to use Biagini as a reliever while he remains with the big club, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Sat, May 12, 2018

6:52 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) Jays manager John Gibbons said there's a "good chance" Biagini will start Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Fri, May 11, 2018

10:07 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

Fri, May 04, 2018

12:35 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo prior to Friday's game, Mike Wilner of BlueJaysTalk reports.

Thu, May 03, 2018

4:23 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) has been officially recalled ahead of his start Thursday against the Indians, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Mon, Apr 16, 2018

6:17 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) will be recalled to make a start in game two of Tuesday's double-header against Kansas City, Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star reports.

Tue, Mar 20, 2018

6:09 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) won't open the season in the Blue Jays' rotation after manager John Gibbons confirmed Tuesday that Marcus Stroman (shoulder) would be ready to start the team's fourth game of the season, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

12:03 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) could wind up heading back to the bullpen in 2018 following the team's acquisition of southpaw Jaime Garcia on Thursday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

2:05 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (3-13) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three batters through five innings to take the loss against the Yankees on Friday.

Sat, Sep 23, 2017

3:06 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (3-12) allowed three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out three across five innings to take the loss Saturday against the Yankees.

Tue, Sep 19, 2017

11:06 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) role in 2018 will be largely decided based on his final few starts this season, Laura Armstrong of The Toronto Star reports.

Sun, Sep 17, 2017

3:33 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (3-11) allowed six runs -- four earned -- on five hits and a walk over just 1.1 innings to take the loss against Minnesota on Sunday.

Sat, Sep 02, 2017

1:29 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) allowed five hits and a walk while striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings Friday but didn't factor into the decision in an extra-inning loss to the Orioles.

Sun, Aug 27, 2017

12:38 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (3-9) took the loss against the Twins on Sunday. He allowed five runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings.

Sat, Aug 26, 2017

8:56 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) will start against the Twins on Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reports.

Fri, Aug 25, 2017

11:05 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

9:10 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) could return to the Blue Jays' rotation for Sunday's start against Minnesota, Mike Wilner of BlueJaysTalk reports.

Tue, Aug 22, 2017

5:48 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) is slated to start for Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Aug 04, 2017

2:14 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) will be used as a starter during his stint at Triple-A Buffalo, Ben Nicholson-Smith reports.

12:55 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

Fri, Jul 21, 2017

5:02 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) is a candidate to pick up Monday's start against Oakland if Aaron Sanchez (blister) is unable to make it, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Jul 14, 2017

6:14 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) will be used in low-leverage spots for a bit while he acclimates back into a relief role, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

Fri, Jul 07, 2017

12:43 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) is available out of the bullpen for Friday's game against Houston, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Tue, Jul 04, 2017

7:23 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) is expected to move back to the bullpen this week with Aaron Sanchez (finger) expected to come off the 10-day disabled list to start Friday's game against the Astros, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Sun, Jul 02, 2017

8:04 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (2-8) allowed seven runs on 10 hits and two walks across 5.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox. He struck out seven.

Sat, Jul 01, 2017

7:46 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) struggled in June, going 1-4 with a 5.88 ERA and 1.46 ERA over 26 frames in five starts.

Tue, Jun 27, 2017

7:56 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (2-7) allowed three runs on five hits and four walks across 5.1 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles. He struck out three.

Wed, Jun 21, 2017

11:41 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (2-6) gave up four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five over 5.2 innings in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Rangers.

Fri, Jun 16, 2017

8:09 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (1-6) allowed seven runs -- six earned -- on eight hits and a walk during the first inning of Friday's loss to the White Sox. He didn't return to the mound for the second frame.

Sat, Jun 10, 2017

6:29 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (1-5) pitched seven quality innings, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five Mariners in Friday's loss.

Sat, Jun 03, 2017

12:13 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (1-4) allowed three runs, one of which was earned, on four hits and one walk while striking out six over seven innings to take the loss Saturday against the Yankees.

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

3:15 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) joining the Jays rotation, Biagini owns a 3.86 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over five starts (23.1 innings).

Sun, May 28, 2017

4:46 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (1-3) allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven batters over six innings during Sunday's loss to the Rangers.

Wed, May 24, 2017

3:46 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (1-2) gave up three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings to take a no-decision in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Brewers.

Wed, May 17, 2017

9:52 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (1-2) gave up six runs (five earned) on three hits and two walks in Wednesday's loss to Atlanta.

2:33 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) will be capped around 80 pitches Wednesday against the Braves, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Fri, May 12, 2017

5:49 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (1-1) tossed five shutout innings while allowing four hits and striking out three to earn the win Friday against the Mariners.

Tue, May 09, 2017

7:04 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) who was pulled from his start Sunday after just 52 pitches, will be stretched out to a pitch count in the mid-70s for his next outing, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.

Sun, May 07, 2017

1:10 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) lasted four innings against the Rays on Sunday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out four in a no-decision. He didn't issue a walk.

Fri, May 05, 2017

1:03 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) John Gibbons said Biagini will start Sunday against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

7:38 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) is being considered for a spot start early next week when the team kicks off a nine-game home stand, Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star reports.

Thu, May 04, 2017

5:12 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits over 1.2 innings to record his first loss of the season Wednesday against the Yankees. He struck out five batters during the relief appearance.

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

4:31 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) struck out one over 1.2 perfect innings Wednesday against Boston to capture his third hold of 2017.

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

9:17 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) pitched 1.2 innings, allowing just one hit while picking up his first hold of the campaign Thursday in Tampa.

Sun, Apr 02, 2017

11:50 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) may see occasional save opportunities while Roberto Osuna (neck) is on the disabled list, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Mar 08, 2017

8:41 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) will pitch up to three innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game as the Blue Jays attempt to establish clarity on his role this season, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

Tue, Feb 21, 2017

3:52 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) who was once being considered for a rotation spot, is trending toward spending the entire 2017 campaign as a reliever, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Feb 14, 2017

7:45 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) will be stretched out as a starter during spring training, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.

Wed, Feb 08, 2017

3:46 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) is expected to pitch a lot of high-leverage innings as a middle reliever in 2017, MLB.com reports.

Wed, Dec 07, 2016

6:50 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) Jays are leaning toward keeping Biagini in the bullpen for 2017, rather than moving him into the starting rotation, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet reports.

Wed, Oct 26, 2016

8:32 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) Jays are considering stretching Biagini into a starter for the 2017 season, Alykhan K. Ravjiani of MLB.com Toronto Star reports.

Wed, Sep 21, 2016

4:36 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) allowed a hit and struck out while recording two outs in Wednesday's 12-inning loss to the Mariners.

Mon, Sep 05, 2016

6:10 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) who allowed two runs on three hits in his last outing, could lose innings to Francisco Liriano if the team decides to keep the latter in the bullpen moving forward.

Fri, Aug 26, 2016

11:02 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) allowed two runs on two hits over 1.2 innings during Thursday's loss to the Angels. It was the first time he had surrendered a run in 16 appearances.

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

9:30 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) has been one of the most reliable arms out of team's bullpen of late, as he's currently riding a 13-game scoreless appearance streak.

Mon, Aug 01, 2016

7:23 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) struck out one while working through a scoreless inning Monday against the Astros.

Mon, Jul 25, 2016

7:27 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) hasn't allowed a run in three appearances since the All-Star break.

Tue, Jul 12, 2016

4:48 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) has appeared in 31 of Toronto's 91 games this season, pitching 34 innings while owning a 2.91 ERA with 31 strikeouts.

Sun, Jul 03, 2016

4:30 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) recorded his second hold of the season by recording two outs in Saturday's game against the Indians. He allowed one run on one hit while walking one and striking out three.

Sat, Jun 11, 2016

5:14 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) Blue Jays are planning to use Jason Grilli as their primary set-up man, shifting Biagini back an inning so he can be used at times for more than three outs, Sportsnet reports.

Wed, Jun 08, 2016

6:49 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) (3-2) took the loss in Tuesday's 10-inning game against the Tigers. He failed to record an out, walking one and allowing two hits, including a walk-off single to Ian Kinsler.

Sat, May 28, 2016

6:32 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) blowing the lead for the first time all year, Biagini (2-1) picked up the win Friday against the Red Sox. He pitched 1.1 innings, allowing one run on two hits.

Thu, May 19, 2016

11:50 PM - Joe Biagini (Tor) notched an 11th-inning save Thursday in Minnesota, working around a hit and striking out a batter over a scoreless inning.

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

9:58 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) John Gibbons said he has been impressed with Biagini, a Rule 5 selection last winter from the Giants, and expects the 25-year-old to be a valuable part of the Jays bullpen moving forward, USA Today reports.

Wed, Mar 30, 2016

6:42 AM - Joe Biagini (Tor) will open the season in the Blue Jays' bullpen, the Toronto Star reports.

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