NICKY LOPEZ NEWS

Angels' 2B Nicky Lopez's wife Sydney soaks up beach vibes in a bright neon green bikini Nicky Lopez and wife Sydney are now in sunny California after Lopez signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels last mo...

APRIL 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Burke stars as Venable gets 1st win with the White Sox in an 8-1 victory over the Angels

Sean Burke pitched six sparkling innings and Will Venable got his first win as a big league manager, directing the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels o...

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Infielder Nicky Lopez signs 1-year deal with Angels ANAHEIM -- The Angels on Tuesday agreed to a one-year, $850,000 contract with infielder Nicky Lopez. Lopez, 30, played in 124 games for the...

MARCH 26 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Signs with Halos Lopez agreed to a major-league contract with the Angels on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The 30-year-old signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs in February, but he was unable to earn a roster spot with the Cubs despite posting a .450/.542/.550 slash line in 24 plate appearances during spring training. Lopez will provide infield depth and could see regular playing time early in the season with Yoan Moncada (thumb) banged up and Zach Neto (shoulder) recovering from shoulder surgery.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs Grant Requested Release of Utility Infielder The Chicago Cubs grant the requested release of utility infielder Nicky Lopez.

MARCH 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Released by CHC The Cubs released Lopez on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Lopez requested and was granted his release after being told he will not be part of the team's roster for their domestic opener next week. The veteran infielder will now be free to sign on with a new club.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nicky Lopez Expected to Opt Out of Cubs Contract Nicky Lopez is expected to opt out of his contract with the Chicago Cubs after being reassigned to Minor League camp.

MARCH 10 • SACBEE.COM

Nicky Lopez off Cubs' travel roster for Tokyo trip as team makes series of camp cuts Other notable cuts included outfielder Travis Jankowski and left-handed reliever Brandon Hughes.

MARCH 9 • SUNTIMES.COM

Moving on from Chicago Lopez is expected to be granted his release and pursue opportunities elsewhere after the Cubs informed him Saturday that he won't be part of the team's 28-man roster for its season...

Impact Lopez signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Feb. 2 and had been competing for a utility infielder job with the big club during spring training. Even though second baseman Nico Hoerner (forearm) won't be available for the two-game series in Tokyo, Lopez wasn't able to beat out Rule 5 pick Gage Workman or Vidal Brujan for a bench role. Lopez shouldn't have much trouble catching on with another organization on a minor-league deal.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

'I'm extremely blessed': Naperville's Lopez cherishing time with Cubs Nicky Lopez knows the score. It’s not quite the bottom of the ninth, but he needs a clutch hit. It’s hard to believe the 2013 Naperville Cen...

FEBRUARY 21 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Reports: INF Nicky Lopez joining Cubs on minor league deal The Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league deal with veteran infielder Nicky Lopez, according to multiple reports on Sunday.The deal will rep...

FEBRUARY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cubs adding INF Nicky Lopez on Minor League deal (source) The Cubs have agreed to a Minor League deal with free-agent infielder Nicky Lopez, a source told MLB.com. The club has not confirmed the mov...

FEBRUARY 2 • MLB.COM

Signs minor-league deal with Cubs Lopez and the Cubs agreed on a minor-league contract Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lopez spent the 2024 campaign with the White Sox, batting .241 with one home run, 21 RBI, 40 runs scored and five stolen bases over 398 at-bats in 124 games. The infielder will presumably receive an invitation to major-league spring training in the coming weeks, though that is not confirmed. If Lopez is able to crack the Cubs' 26-man roster this season, he'll earn $1.5 million.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Lopez elected free agency Tuesday.

Impact The White Sox removed Lopez from their 40-man roster and the veteran infielder has opted for free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. Lopez, who turns 30 in March, slashed just .241/.312/.294 over 124 games for the White Sox in 2024. He might have to settle for a minor-league contract this winter.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Lopez is absent from Sunday's lineup against Detroit.

Impact Lopez will be out of the White Sox's lineup for a second straight game. Unless he pinch hits during Sunday's contest, he'll end the season with a slash line of .241/.312/.294 with five stolen bases, one home run and 21 RBI over 445 plate appearances. Jacob Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Lopez isn't in the White Sox's lineup Saturday versus the Tigers.

Impact Lopez will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going just 1-for-16 over his last five games. Jacob Amaya will take over as Chicago's shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Lopez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels.

Impact Lopez typically serves as the White Sox's leadoff hitter against right-handed pitching, but he'll hit the bench for the fourth time in five games while Chicago opposes another lefty (Tyler Anderson) in the series finale with the Angels. Miguel Vargas will serve as Chicago's table setter Thursday, while Jacob Amaya takes Lopez's usual spot at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Lopez will bow out of the starting nine while the Angels send southpaw Jose Suarez to the bump. Jacob Amaya will spell Lopez at shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact After sitting against lefty Martin Perez on Saturday, the lefty-hitting Lopez will bow out of the lineup against a righty (Yu Darvish) in the series finale. Jacob Amaya will pick up a second straight start at shortstop in place of Lopez, while Miguel Vargas assumes Lopez's usual spot atop the batting order.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against LHP Lopez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game versus San Diego.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Lopez will step out of the starting lineup Saturday with southpaw Martin Perez set to toe the slab for the Padres. Lopez's absence will allow Jacob Amaya to pick up a start at shortstop while batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox dealt 117th loss as Adams' infield single in the 13th inning lifts Angels to 4-3 victory

Eric Wagaman scored with one out in the 13th inning when Jordyn Adams’ grounder deflected off the glove of third baseman Miguel Vargas, and the Los Angeles Angels dealt the Chicago...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Sitting against lefty Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The lefty-hitting Lopez starts more often than not against right-handed pitching, but he's been routinely exiting the lineup against left-handed pitching of late. With southpaw JP Sears toeing the rubber for Oakland, Lopez will give way to Jacob Amaya at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benintendi hits a game-ending homer as the White Sox stop their home slide with 7-6 win over A's

Andrew Benintendi hit a leadoff homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped a 16-game home losing streak by edging the Oakland Athletics 7-6

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Idle against lefty Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact With lefty Matthew Boyd on the bump for the Guardians, the lefty-hitting Lopez will give way to Jacob Amaya at shortstop. Lopez had started in five of the White Sox's six matchups with right-handed pitchers in September, so he should maintain a strong-side platoon role in the middle infield, at least until Brooks Baldwin (wrist) comes off the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE