NEWS
10:53 AM - Adrian Sampson (Wsh) Nationals signed Sampson to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
12:16 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.
12:22 PM - Adrian Sampson (TB) Cubs traded Sampson and Manuel Rodriguez to the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for Josh Roberson, Sahadev Sharma of Athletic reports.
5:07 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (knee) was activated from the 60-day injured list and outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
5:29 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (knee) completed his third rehab start at Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, tossing three innings and striking out two while allowing three earned runs on three hits and one walk.
11:28 AM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (knee) will move up to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday to continue his rehab assignment, Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports.
5:44 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) Cubs transferred Sampson (knee) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
1:40 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) underwent a meniscal debridement procedure on his right knee Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
4:15 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) was recalled Thursday from Triple-A Iowa and placed on the 15-day injured list with a right meniscus injury, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
6:14 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
1:49 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) allowed two runs (one earned) across 4.1 innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants. He gave up two hits and a walk, while striking out six.
9:07 AM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) allowed six runs on four hits across 2.2 innings in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers. He walked two and struck out two.
2:46 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) allowed four runs on three hits across 1.2 innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants. He walked one and struck out one.
5:50 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) is competing for the Opening Day fifth starter role in camp, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
5:54 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Reds as a precautionary measure due to right groin tightness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
5:32 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) exited Wednesday's start against the Reds in the bottom of the third inning due to an apparent injury, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
7:22 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (3-5) earned the victory Sunday in Pittsburgh, striking out three in six innings while allowing a run on four hits.
10:48 AM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Marlins, allowing one run on eight hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out three.
10:39 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (2-5) earned the win Tuesday, allowing no runs on two hits and four walks with three strikeouts over six innings against the Mets.
10:39 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (2-5) earned the win Tuesday, allowing no runs on two hits and four walks with three strikeouts over six innings against the Mets.
7:07 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks over six innings against the Reds. He struck out one.
7:07 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks over six innings against the Reds. He struck out one.
11:41 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (1-5) allowed two runs on four hits across five innings to take the loss Friday against the Cardinals. He walked two and struck out four.
2:05 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) Cubs reinstated Sampson (personal) from the restricted list Thursday.
4:58 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) was placed on the restricted list Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
8:40 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) allowed one run on five hits across 3.1 innings and did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Brewers. He walked one and struck out two.
11:33 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (1-4) was charged with the loss after he pitched 3.1 innings, surrendering five runs on eight hits versus the Cardinals.
9:20 AM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) did not factor into the decision against the Reds on Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out six and walking three over four innings.
6:19 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (0-3) took the loss Sunday against Miami, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four in six innings.
6:19 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (0-3) took the loss Sunday against Miami, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four in six innings.
11:22 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) allowed two runs on six hits across seven innings but did not factor into the decision in Monday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. He walked one and struck out three.
6:54 AM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) gave up two earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over 5.1 innings in a 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.
11:10 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (0-1) allowed three runs on six hits across 5.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Orioles. He walked two and struck out three.
10:14 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) allowed one run on four hits across 5.2 innings but did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Brewers. He had no walks and struck out five.
11:17 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits across 5.1 frames Friday against Boston, striking out four while walking one. He did not factor into the decision.
8:55 AM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) gave up two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in a 5-3 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.
11:19 AM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) is listed as the Cubs' probable starter for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.
12:05 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
12:19 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
10:22 AM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) tossed 4.2 scoreless innings of relief in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. He allowed one hit and struck out five.
12:48 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) Cubs selected Sampson's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.
6:38 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) re-signed Tuesday with the Cubs on a minor-league deal and was assigned to Triple-A Iowa, Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register reports.
5:46 PM - Adrian Sampson (Sea) Mariners outrighted Sampson to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Corey Brock of Athletic reports.
5:10 PM - Adrian Sampson (Sea) was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Friday.
9:18 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
7:02 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
4:21 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) had his contract selected by the Cubs on Sunday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
11:55 AM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
5:15 AM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Cardinals, allowing two runs on three hits over six innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.
1:54 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) didn't factor into the decision Sunday in the Cubs' 6-4 win over the Brewers while giving up two runs over four innings behind starter Keegan Thompson. The right-hander scattered four hits and a walk and struck out one during the 55-pitch relief appearance.
2:20 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) is listed as the Cubs' probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Phillies in Philadelphia, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
11:18 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) (0-2) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two over five innings in a loss to the Reds on Tuesday.
10:09 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) allowed one run across four innings and did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Reds. He gave up five hits while striking out two.
10:21 AM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) contract was selected by the Cubs ahead of Wednesday's start against the Reds, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
6:04 PM - Adrian Sampson (ChC) will be recalled to start Wednesday's game against the Reds, source reports.
9:17 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) Rangers reinstated Sampson (back) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's 11-3 loss to the Mariners. He pitched the final inning in relief, giving up a run on two hits and a walk.
12:09 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (back) was supposed to throw a simulated game Friday, but it was rained out, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
4:13 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with lower back muscle spasms.
7:04 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) will pitch out of the bullpen going forward.
7:34 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Tigers, giving up four runs on seven hits and four walks over 4.2 innings while striking out two.
4:47 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) is set to rejoin the rotation to start Monday's series opener against the Mariners, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
5:49 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) will start Tuesday against the Mariners, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
10:28 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) Chris Woodward said Thursday that Sampson would work in relief until the Rangers next require a fifth starter during the series in Seattle that runs July 22 through 24, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.
7:20 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (6-6) took the loss Friday as the Rangers were routed 15-6 by the Twins, coughing up seven runs on 11 hits over 3.1 innings while striking out five.
10:50 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (6-5) allowed three runs on five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts across six innings while taking a loss against the Rays on Saturday.
7:23 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (6-4) yielded one run on seven hits and a walk across seven innings Sunday, striking out four and taking the win over the White Sox.
8:45 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) has had a 60 percent hard-hit rate on balls put in play over his last two starts, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
11:56 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (5-4) allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four across three innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Indians.
6:54 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (5-3) notched the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over nine innings while striking out seven in a 3-1 victory over the A's.
6:14 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (4-3) yielded one run on eight hits across seven innings Sunday, striking out 11 and taking the win over Kansas City.
3:14 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (3-3) took home the win versus Seattle on Tuesday, pitching five innings and allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out six.
6:10 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (2-3) allowed one run on four hits while striking out five over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.
11:21 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) will work as a primary pitcher behind opener Jesse Chavez in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
12:08 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (1-3) picked up the win in Friday's 7-3 victory over the Cardinals, giving up two runs (one earned) on seven hits and a walk over 5.1 innings of relief while striking out one.
3:53 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) will be deployed as a primary pitcher behind opener Jose Leclerc in Friday's series opener against the Cardinals, Robert Falkoff of MLB.com reports. "It'll be good [for Leclerc] to get those first three or four hitters out of the way, because I don't want to put an expectation of [] going 90 or 100 pitches," manager Chris Woodward said.
5:28 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (0-3) gave up six runs (five earned) on nine hits and one walk while striking out two through 3.1 innings taking the loss against the Astros on Sunday.
12:05 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (0-2) allowed five runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and two walks across five innings in a loss to the Pirates on Tuesday.
8:19 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) is the likely starter Tuesday when the Rangers kick off a homestand against the Pirates, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
8:37 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) allowed one hit, one walk and had one strikeout over three scoreless innings as a reliever in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Athletics.
6:17 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) gave up seven runs on eight hits with two walks while striking out four through four innings in a no-decision against the Athletics on Sunday.
9:25 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) will start Sunday against the Athletics after Saturday's game was postponed.
9:07 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) will enter the starting rotation and pitch next Saturday against the Athletics, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
7:36 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) Rangers plan to insert Sampson into the starting rotation after Edison Volquez (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
11:43 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (0-1) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three over six relief innings in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.
10:34 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) was recalled by the Rangers on Monday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
12:27 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) Rangers reassigned Sampson to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.
5:28 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) is expected to open the season as a starter in Triple-A Nashville's rotation, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
11:17 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings Wednesday against the Reds.
9:45 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) threw 4.1 scoreless innings in a split-squad game Thursday against the Cubs.
9:12 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (0-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and no walks while striking out four across 6.2 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Mariners.
8:44 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six across 5.1 innings Monday against the Angels. He did not factor into the decision.
12:44 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) will start Monday's game against the Angels.
4:15 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) will remain in the Rangers' rotation and make two more starts before the end of the season, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
9:53 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (0-2) took the loss versus the Rays on Wednesday. He went 5.2 innings and allowed two runs on a walk and six hits while striking out two.
12:40 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (0-1) allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out two, taking the loss against the Angels on Tuesday.
10:46 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) will take Bartolo Colon's place in the rotation, beginning with Tuesday's game against the Angels, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
4:34 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) could be used as a game-opener and starter before the end of the season, Wesley Dotson of MLB.com reports.
6:43 AM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) will be added to the Rangers' active roster on Tuesday, the Rangers' official site reports.
12:16 PM - Adrian Sampson (Tex) (elbow) was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
11:37 AM - Adrian Sampson (Sea) (elbow) was claimed off waivers by the Rangers on Wednesday.
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