NEWS
1:14 PM - Jake Diekman (Atl) assigned Diekman to minor-league camp Sunday.
3:51 PM - Jake Diekman (Atl) signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Tuesday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
1:11 PM - Jake Diekman (NYM) Mets designated Diekman for assignment Monday.
9:21 AM - Jake Diekman (NYM) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his fourth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Yankees.
11:24 AM - Jake Diekman (NYM) (2-2) picked up the win Monday as the Mets downed the Nationals 9-7 in 10 innings, throwing a scoreless ninth without a walk or strikeout.
10:55 AM - Jake Diekman (NYM) gave up an unearned run in the 11th inning Thursday, walking one and striking out one, to record his first save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Phillies.
11:20 AM - Jake Diekman (NYM) (1-0) picked up the win Monday against Atlanta, allowing one run on zero hits and one walk in an inning of relief. He struck out one.
12:10 PM - Jake Diekman (NYM) appears locked into a spot in the Mets' Opening Day bullpen, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
12:35 PM - Jake Diekman (NYM) signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Mets on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
9:56 AM - Jake Diekman (TB) was activated from the paternity list by the Rays on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
12:06 PM - Jake Diekman (TB) was placed on the paternity list Monday.
1:43 PM - Jake Diekman (TB) finalized a one-year contract with the Rays on Wednesday.
2:22 PM - Jake Diekman (CWS) was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Tuesday.
9:51 AM - Jake Diekman (CWS) threw a scoreless seventh inning with two strikeouts to earn a hold Wednesday against the Royals.
9:51 AM - Jake Diekman (CWS) threw a scoreless seventh inning with two strikeouts to earn a hold Wednesday against the Royals.
7:30 PM - Jake Diekman (CWS) was traded to the White Sox on Monday in exchange for catcher Reese McGuire, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
7:30 PM - Jake Diekman (CWS) was traded to the White Sox on Monday in exchange for catcher Reese McGuire, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
11:44 PM - Jake Diekman (Bos) suffered a blown save after he pitched one third of an inning Wednesday, allowing an inherited run to score while giving up one hit and a walk in the loss to the Angels.
8:49 AM - Jake Diekman (Bos) allowed three runs on three hits while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning, picking up a blown save, in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays.
9:44 AM - Jake Diekman (Bos) allowed three walks and struck out one over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in Friday's 4-3 win over the Rays.
11:10 PM - Jake Diekman (Bos) struck out two in a perfect eighth inning to earn the hold in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Twins.
11:50 PM - Jake Diekman (Bos) saved Sunday's 4-3 win over the Yankees, striking out the side in the ninth inning.
11:23 AM - Jake Diekman (Bos) finalized a two-year, $7 million contract with the Red Sox on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. The contract includes a $4 million club option for 2024.
9:32 AM - Jake Diekman (Bos) Red Sox signed Diekman on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of Athletic reports.
8:04 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) who saw his record drop to 3-3 by taking the loss against the Mariners on Thursday, has now allowed three earned runs apiece in two of his last five relief appearances.
3:13 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) who fired a scoreless eighth inning during which he allowed a walk and struck out the side in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday, hasn't allowed a run in nine of his last 10 appearances.
6:42 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) has fired three scoreless innings during which he's allowed one hit and posted a 5:0 K:BB across his last three appearances.
10:44 AM - Jake Diekman (Oak) (2-2) allowed a run on one hit and one walk while striking out two over an inning as he was handed the loss against the Mariners on Friday.
10:55 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Astros.
4:23 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) has logged five appearances over the last 14 days, posting a 4.91 ERA and 1.91 WHIP over the 3.2 innings he's logged in that span.
1:39 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) went into Saturday's game against the Yankees with holds in each of three consecutive scoreless, one-inning appearances.
3:50 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) recorded his sixth hold in a win over the Royals on Sunday, firing a perfect eighth inning during which he recorded a strikeout.
6:32 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) who fired a scoreless seventh inning during which he recorded a strikeout in a loss to the Rockies on Sunday, has a 2.35 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, one save and one hold across the 7.2 innings covering his last seven appearances.
7:24 AM - Jake Diekman (Oak) recorded a save in Wednesday's win over the Mariners after tossing 1.1 scoreless innings, giving up one hit and one walk while fanning one.
7:40 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) was charged with his second blown save in a win over the Twins on Sunday, allowing two earned runs on three hits and a wild pitch and recording one strikeout over one-third of an inning.
1:30 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) (1-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Rays on Thursday, firing a perfect eighth inning during which he recorded a strikeout.
12:25 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) secured his third hold in a win over the Rays on Monday, allowing a hit and a walk while also uncorking a wild pitch over one inning. He struck out one.
3:11 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) was credited with his second hold in a win over the Tigers on Friday, firing a perfect eighth inning in which he struck out the side.
3:27 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) was credited with his first hold of the season in a win over the Diamondbacks on Monday, firing 1.1 perfect innings during which he recorded a strikeout.
11:36 AM - Jake Diekman (Oak) is likely to primarily remain in his customary setup role during the prolonged absence of projected closer Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) following surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "It's not ideal to use Jake in the ninth inning," manager Bob Melvin said. "A lot of times, his spot comes up before that in the eighth."
9:57 AM - Jake Diekman (Oak) gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out two for his only outs in Friday's game against the Astros.
4:13 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) has been credited with two holds in as many Cactus League appearances, a pair of one-inning scoreless efforts during which he's allowed no hits, one walk and recorded four strikeouts.
1:53 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) who was previously projected to serve as the Athletics' primary closer to open the season, is now likely to remain in the set-up role he frequently filled in 2020 with Trevor Rosenthal agreeing to terms with the Athletics on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
2:44 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) general manager David Forst said Wednesday that Diekman is the top internal candidate to close for the team in 2021, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
2:35 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) (2-0) was credited with the victory in an extra-inning win over the Mariners on Saturday, allowing an unearned run on one walk over an inning while also recording a strikeout.
4:51 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) (1-0) secured his first win in a victory over the Dodgers on Wednesday despite allowing an earned run on one hit over one inning while also recording two strikeouts.
5:00 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) secured his ninth hold during a win over the Astros in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, firing a scoreless sixth inning during which he allowed no hits or walks and recorded one strikeout.
4:08 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) fired two scoreless innings in an extra-inning win over the Angels on Sunday, allowing a hit and a walk while recording three strikeouts.
2:28 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) was credited with his fourth hold in a win over the Astros on Saturday, allowing a hit and no walks over a scoreless eighth inning while also recording a strikeout.
11:54 AM - Jake Diekman (Oak) earned his second hold in a win over the Angels on Monday, firing a scoreless eighth inning during which he issued two walks and recorded three strikeouts.
4:12 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) is remaining regularly active at home while spring training remains suspended but is also concerned about the possible risks in returning to play, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
2:12 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) a southpaw who re-signed with the Athletics on a two-year, $7.5 million contract this offseason, is expected to frequently work against both right- and left-handed hitters this season, Shayna Rubin of The Mercury News reports. "There are times, especially for a guy like him, he just sees a clear lane against righties," manager Bob Melvin said. "And just sees the plate as opposed to throwing off the hitter."
2:25 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) signed a two-year contract with the Athletics on Tuesday with $7.5 million guaranteed, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
4:55 AM - Jake Diekman (Oak) (1-6) earned the win against the Astros on Thursday after recording the final out of the eighth inning.
2:55 PM - Jake Diekman (Oak) was traded from the Royals to the Athletics on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
7:38 PM - Jake Diekman (KC) signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Royals on Wednesday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. The deal includes a mutual option for 2020.
1:00 PM - Jake Diekman (AZ) struck out two batters as part of a perfect seventh inning Sunday in the Diamondbacks' 2-0 loss to the Rockies.
9:23 AM - Jake Diekman (AZ) gave up one run on one hit and a walk over an inning of relief Sunday in the Diamondbacks' 9-5 loss to the Braves.
6:46 AM - Jake Diekman (AZ) tossed a scoreless seventh inning Friday in the Diamondbacks' 9-4 win over the Padres.
12:36 PM - Jake Diekman (AZ) was traded from the Rangers to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for Wei-Chieh Huang and a player to be named later, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.
10:57 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) allowed a run on two hits but still picked up his second save Wednesday against Kansas City.
5:25 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (1-0) was credited with the win after he allowed a hit and struck out one over a scoreless inning Saturday against the Angels.
4:55 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (elbow) returned to action Friday against the Red Sox, allowing one run in one inning.
7:55 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out two as he recorded his first save of the season Sunday against the Astros.
7:25 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) has not allowed an earned run in three of four spring outings, Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
9:22 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) agreed to a one-year, $2,712,500 deal with the Rangers on Friday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
5:44 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) tossed a scoreless seventh inning and struck out a batter in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Angels in 10 innings.
12:14 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) was activated from the disabled list Friday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
6:55 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) manager Jeff Banister said that Diekman (abdomen) is expected to be activated from the 60-day disabled list Friday, Connor Mount of MLB.com reports.
6:04 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) has tossed four perfect innings thus far during his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock. He's struck out six batters during those contests.
7:35 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) tossed a perfect inning and recorded two strikeouts in his first rehab outing for Double-A Frisco on Thursday.
12:25 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) will throw another live batting practice session this week, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
3:02 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) threw 31 pitches during a simulated game Saturday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
1:22 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) threw a live bullpen session Wednesday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
8:10 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Sam Butler of MLB.com reports.
11:57 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) threw a 21-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
6:09 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) threw eight light tosses off a mound Monday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
12:14 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) is scheduled to throw off a mound Thursday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
7:14 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) is expected to resume a throwing program next week and is targeting a return to the Rangers shortly after the All-Star break, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
7:57 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) Rangers could clear Diekman (abdomen) to do some light throwing this week, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
9:04 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) underwent surgery on his colon Tuesday and is recovering well, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
7:32 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) expects to be pitching by the All-Star break, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
10:49 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (abdomen) underwent surgery that was made necessary by ulcerative colitis on Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
9:19 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (stomach) will undergo surgery to help alleviate ulcerative colitis Jan. 25 and will miss at least half of the season, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports.
6:51 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) and the Rangers avoided arbitration with a one-year, $2.55 million deal on Saturday, Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball reports.
10:53 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) picked up his fourth save with a scoreless 12th inning Monday against the Astros.
10:19 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) picked up his third save with a scoreless ninth Monday against the Rockies.
12:10 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (finger) has been activated from the DL on Friday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
4:31 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (finger) pitched a bullpen Tuesday, and expects to return Friday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
7:21 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) (finger) has been able to throw from flat ground but hasn't received clearance to throw from the mound, MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports.
7:32 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) Rangers placed Diekman on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a cut on his left index finger, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
3:45 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) pitched a perfect ninth inning while striking out two to earn his second save of the year Saturday at the Cardinals.
6:11 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) walked one while picking up the first save of his five-year career Thursday against the Astros.
2:00 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) retired the only two batters he faced to close out the eighth inning in Texas' 7-6 victory over Toronto on Sunday.
5:12 AM - Jake Diekman (Tex) closed out Texas' 7-3 win over Anaheim on Friday.
3:39 PM - Jake Diekman (Tex) agreed to a one-year, $1.255 million contract with the Rangers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
2:03 AM - Jake Diekman (Phi) earned a hold Saturday despite allowing one run on two hits over two-thirds of an inning against the Marlins.
7:17 PM - Jake Diekman (Phi) Diekman was ejected from Saturday night's game against the Nationals.
7:25 PM - Jake Diekman (Phi) Jonathan Papelbon unavailable after pitching three straight days, Jake Diekman got the save chance for the Phillies on Monday and gave up a grand slam to Dan Uggla in the ninth.
12:11 PM - Jake Diekman (Phi) recalled LHP Jacob Diekman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
News supplied by Rotowire