MATT THAISS NEWS

Reaches deal with Cubs Thaiss signed a one-year deal with the Cubs on Friday to avoid arbitration, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact After the Angels designated Thaiss for assignment Nov. 14, he was traded to the Cubs on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations. Unless the Cubs make another move in the offseason, Thaiss is projected to serve as the backup catcher to Miguel Amaya. Thaiss slashed .204/.323/.299 with two home runs and 16 RBI over 186 plate appearances during the 2024 regular season with the Angels.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Catcher Matt Thaiss agrees to $1 million deal with Cubs, who acquired him from Angels this week

Catcher Matt Thaiss has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs paying $1 million while in the major leagues and $400,000 while in the minors

NOVEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs trade for Thaiss, shore up catching depth CHICAGO -- Given the Cubs’ need for catching depth this offseason, Matt Thaiss became a logical target for the North Siders after the Angels...

NOVEMBER 20 • MLB.COM

Acquired by Cubs The Cubs acquired Thaiss from the Angels on Wednesday in exchange for cash consideration, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thaiss was designated for assignment last week and has now found a new home. The Cubs are looking for catching help this offseason, although Thaiss wouldn't necessarily be an upgrade over Miguel Amaya. As things stand right now, he and Amaya could share starts at the position.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

NOVEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Infielder Kevin Newman and Los Angeles Angels reach $2.75 million, one-year deal

Infielder Kevin Newman and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract

NOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment The Angels designated Thaiss for assignment Thursday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Thaiss slashed .204/.323/.299 with 16 RBI across 186 plate appearances last year while serving as the primary backup to Logan O'Hoppe -- a role the newly signed Travis d'Arnaud is expected to fill. Thaiss may draw interest from other teams in need of depth at catcher, though no landing spot is likely to result in a starting spot for the 29-year-old backstop.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Taking a seat Saturday Thaiss is absent from Saturday's lineup against Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Thaiss will retreat to the dugout Saturday due to the Rangers sending southpaw Andrew Heaney to the mound. Brandon Drury will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Saturday Thaiss is absent from Saturday's lineup against Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Thaiss will retreat to the dugout Saturday with the Rangers sending southpaw Andrew Heaney to the mound. Brandon Drury will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in place of resting O'Hoppe Thaiss will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Thaiss will get the nod behind the plate Wednesday as the Angels and White Sox wrap up their series with a day game after a night game. The 29-year-old will be entering the lineup in the midst of a cold spell, as he's gone hitless in 30 at-bats over his last 11 contests.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Swats second homer Thaiss went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Thaiss produced one of just two extra-base hits for Los Angeles in the defeat, smacking a solo shot to center field in the fifth inning. The backstop was in the lineup for the third time in five days -- twice he's worked behind the plate, and once he was the DH -- as his playing time has been slightly ticking up. Thaiss has earned the increased at-bats by slashing .342/.435/.474 with seven RBI, four runs, a 7:9 BB:K and three stolen bases over 12 contests since the beginning of July.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Strong start from Berrios, 3-run homer from Varsho help Blue Jays finish sweep of Angels, 9-2

Daulton Varsho hit a three-run home run, Jose Berrios dominated over seven innings and the Toronto Blue Jays finished off a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 9-2 vi...

AUGUST 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets on base five times Sunday Thaiss went 2-for-2 with three walks and a stolen base in a 6-4 win over Washington on Sunday.

Impact Thaiss got the start behind the plate with Logan O'Hoppe getting a rest day. The former made the most of the opportunity, setting a season high with three walks and notching his sixth multi-hit game of the campaign. O'Hoppe is firmly entrenched as the Angels' primary catcher, but Thaiss has been hitting well since the start of July despite limited playing time, slashing .333/.439/.394 with six RBI, three stolen bases and a 7:8 BB:K over 10 games. The strong stretch could see him get more at-bats at DH, as he did Saturday against the Nationals.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Jack Kochanowicz earns his first career win as the Angels beat the Nationals 6-4

Jack Kochanowicz pitched 7 2/3 innings to earn his first major league win, Kevin Pillar hit a three-run double and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Sunda...

AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canning and Angels relievers shut down Mets in 3-2 victory

Griffin Canning pitched five stingy innings for his first win in six weeks and the Los Angeles Angels held off the New York Mets 3-2

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Well-rounded showing from Matt Thaiss lifts Angels over Rockies Matt Thaiss had three hits, five RBIs and two stolen bases, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 10-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tu...

JULY 31 • THESTATE.COM

Well-rounded showing from Matt Thaiss lifts Angels over Rockies Matt Thaiss had three hits, five RBIs and two stolen bases, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 10-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tu...

JULY 31 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Plays huge role in win Thaiss went 3-for-5 with a double, five RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Rockies.

Impact Thaiss had a two-run double in the third inning, a two-run single in the fourth and an RBI single in the eighth. He also logged his first two steals of the campaign. Prior to Tuesday, Thaiss hadn't done much of anything well -- he entered the contest with just seven RBI all year. He's slashing .253/.347/.373 with one home run, 12 RBI, eight runs scored, seven doubles and two steals through 95 plate appearances. He's played roughly once a week in July, so Logan O'Hoppe figures to remain in a starting role behind the dish.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Plays huge role in win Thaiss went 3-for-5 with a double, five RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Rockies.

Impact Thaiss had a two-run double in the third inning, a two-run single in the fourth and an RBI single in the eighth. He also logged his first two steals of the campaign. Prior to Tuesday, Thaiss hadn't done much of anything well -- he entered the contests with just seven RBI all year. He's slashing .253/.347/.373 with one home run, 12 RBI, eight runs scored, seven doubles and two steals through 95 plate appearances. He's played roughly once a week in July, so Logan O'Hoppe figures to remain in a starting role behind the dish.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Thaiss has 5 RBIs and Adell go-ahead homer as Angels overcome 4-run deficit and beat Rockies 10-7

Matt Thaiss drove in a career-high five runs, Jo Adell hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Roc...

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills in for resting O'Hoppe Thaiss will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Thaiss will step in behind the plate for the series finale while top backstop Logan O'Hoppe rests for the day game after catching all nine innings of Tuesday's 5-1 win. Expect Thaiss' opportunities to remain fairly limited moving forward while O'Hoppe continues to handle one of the heavier workloads among all catchers.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Neto's 3-run double keys Angels to a 5-2 win over Oakland and a series sweep

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 Wednesday to sweep their three-game series

JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soriano pitches effectively into the 9th inning and Angels roll over Diamondbacks 8-3

José Soriano pitched effectively into the ninth inning, Jo Adell hit a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels rolled over the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3

JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lively helps the Guardians beat the Angels 5-4 for their 9th consecutive win

Ben Lively pitched seven innings of two-run ball, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 for their ninth consecutive win

MAY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Frazier hits a clutch 2-run homer in the 9th inning of the Royals' 2-1 victory over the Angels

Adam Frazier hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 2-1 victory over the hapless Los Angeles Angels

MAY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS