Brian Joseph Bixler

Positions: Shortstop, Outfielder and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 195 lb.

Born: October 22, 1982 in Sandusky, OH
High School: Perkins HS (Sandusky, OH)
School: Eastern Michigan University (Ypsilanti, MI)
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2nd round of the 2004 amateur draft.
Signed June 30, 2004. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 6, 2008 (Age 25)   vs. FLA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Nationals/Pirates/Astros 2008-2012
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 2.015, Arb Eligible: 2014, Free Agent: 2017 [*],
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• 5/15 Mets Merized: 51s Can’t Overcome Schwinden’s Five Earned Runs Allowed In 8-5 Loss: Albuquerque 8, Las Vegas 5 It was a tough night for Chris Schwinden, who was knocked around for four runs in the first inning,...
• 5/11 Mets Chronicle: Mets Minor League Roundup 5/8: Verrett wins his 5th: Logan Verrett Mets Minor League Roundup 5/8: Class AAA - ROUND ROCK 9, LAS VEGAS 5: Starter Carlos Torres got shelled,...
• 5/11 Mets Chronicle: Mets Minor League Roundup 5/7: Montero Looks Good Thru Six In Losing Effort: Mets Minor League Roundup 5/7: Class AAA - LAS VEGAS 3, ROUND ROCK 2: The 51s enjoyed a walk-off win as pinch-runner Brian...
• 5/9 Mets Merized: Torres Rocked For Nine Runs In 9-5 Vegas Loss:   Round Rock 9, Las Vegas 5 I am not a mean-spirited guy when it comes to baseball, honestly, but why is Carlos Torres on...
• 5/8 Mets Merized: Collin McHugh Dominates, Josh Satin Homers In Vegas Walk Off Win: Las Vegas 3, Round Rock 2 Collin McHugh took the mound tonight and pitched a heck of a game. He continued his tremendous start...
• 5/6 Up Along First: Mets Minors: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not (April 28- May 5): Welcome to the second edition of Who’s Hot, Who’s Not. This week was a very intriguing one for followers of the Mets...
• 5/6 Mets Merized: Mets Minors: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not (April 28- May 5): Welcome to the second edition of Who’s Hot, Who’s Not. This week was a very intriguing one for followers of the Mets...
• 5/1 Mets Chronicle: 2013 Mets Minor League Leaders: Plawecki 2013 Mets Minor League Leaders: Average: Kevin Plawecki, Savannah, .391; Jayce Boyd, Savannah, .385; Andrew...
• 5/1 Mets Chronicle: Mets Minor league Roundup 4/29: Feliciano Pitches Scoreless Inning: Mets Minor League Roundup 4/29: Class AAA - LAS VEGAS 9, RENO 5: Ex-Yankee D.J. Mitchell took a scoreless effort into...

• 4/30 Mets Merized: Wilmer Flores and Andrew Brown Lead Las Vegas Over Reno: Las Vegas 9, Reno 5  D.J. Mitchell‘s last start was marred by bouts of wildness, but tonight’s outing was much...
• 4/29 Mets Chronicle: Mets Minor League Roundup 4/28: Syndergaard gets his first win vs Yankees: Mets Minor League Roundup 4/28: Class AAA - TACOMA 5, LAS VEGAS 3: The 51s squandered a late 3-2 lead as Tacoma swept the four-game...
• 4/25 Mets Chronicle: 2013 Mets Minor League Leaders: Montero 2013 Mets Minor League Leaders: Average: Brandon Nimmo, Savannah, .414; Jayce Boyd, Savannah, .394; Kevin...
• 4/19 Mets Merized: Andrew Brown and Wilmer Flores Lead Offense in 51s 10-6 Victory: Las Vegas 10, Sacramento 6 On the mound, Darin Gorski got the start and had a decent outing. He fared much better than he had...
• 4/19 Mets Merized: Andrew Brown and Wilmer Flores Lead The Way, Gorski Gets First Win: Las Vegas 10, Sacramento 6 On the mound, Darin Gorski got the start and had a decent outing. He fared much better than he had...
• 4/18 Mets Merized: Quintanilla Delivers 3-2 Walk-Off Win, D’Arnaud Pulled After Taking Pitch On Ankle: Las Vegas 3, Sacramento 2 Carlos Torres gave the team five solid innings and held the River Rats to two runs on the night while...
• 4/17 Mets Chronicle: 2013 Mets Minor league Leaders: 2013 Mets Minor League Leaders: Nimmo Average: Brandon Nimmo, Savannah, .447; Jayce Boyd, Savannah, .383; Josh Satin,...
• 4/11 Mets Chronicle: 2013 Mets Minor League Leaders: Nimmo 2013 Mets Minor League Leaders: Batting Leaders: Average: Jayce Boyd, Savannah, .545; Josh Satin, Vegas,...
• 4/11 Mets Chronicle: Mets Minor League Roundup: 4/9 - Wheeler Loses, Montero Cruises: Mets Minor League Roundup - 4/9: Class AAA - LAS VEGAS 1 at FRESNO 4: Facing his former organization, Zack Wheeler was...
• 4/8 Mets Merized: Mets Minors: Dylan Owen Gets Rocked For Five Runs In 51s Loss: Sacramento River Cats 8, Las Vegas 51s 4  The Las Vegas 51s(3-1) were handed their first loss of the season Sunday as they were...
• 4/8 Mets360.com: Minor League Weekly Report: 4/8, MVP – Jayce Boyd (Full Season A): AAA: Travis d’Arnaud: 3 Games –In only 8 at bats he has 6 Runs scored, 3 hits (two of them doubles) 6 walks and a 2:1 BB:K...
• 4/8 Mets Chronicle: Mets Minor League Roundup: 4/7: Mets Minor League Roundup: 4/7 SACRAMENTO 8 LAS VEGAS 4: Sacramento handed the 51s their first loss as a Mets affiliate by...
• 4/8 Rising Apple: Las Vegas 51′s Drop Sunday’s Game 8-4; Take Series From Sacramento River Cats And Start Season 3-1: The Las Vegas 51′s experienced their first defeat of the new season, thus failing to sweep their opening four game series...
• 4/7 Mets Merized: McHugh Solid, Satin Drills 2-Run Shot, 51′s Stay Undefeated In 6-1 Win: Las Vegas 51s 6, Sacramento River Cats 1 The 51s improved to 3-0 this season with a win last night against the River Cats behind...
• 4/7 Mets Merized: Mets Minors: 51′s Stay Undefeated In 6-1 Win:   Las Vegas 51s 6, Sacramento River Cats 1 The 51s improved to 3-0 this season with a win last night against the River Cats...
• 4/4 Mets Merized: Mets Minors: Official Rosters For Las Vegas, Binghamton, St. Lucie Savannah: LAS VEGAS 51s (Triple-A) Pitchers: Robert Carson, Gonzalez Germen, Justin Hampson, Aaron Laffey, Collin McHugh, Dylan Owen, Greg...
• 4/3 Mets Chronicle: 2013 Mets Minor League Rosters : 2013 Mets Minor League Rosters: LAS VEGAS 51s (Triple-A) Pitchers: Robert Carson, Gonzalez Germen, Justin...
• 4/1 Mets360.com: Lutz and Bixler claim Justin Turner is a Svengali: When most of us think of Justin Turner, we think of the fun-loving guy who walks to the plate to the girly pop sounds of “Call...

• 3/25 Mets Merized: Mets Option D’Arnaud To Minor League Camp: Dominating Grapefruit League play wasn’t enough to keep Travis d’Arnaud with the big league team, and he has been optioned...
• 3/24 Up Along First: Mets Demote Six More, Making Opening Day Roster Clearer: The Mets sent down six more players today, including top catching prospect Travis d’Arnaud. D’arnaud, 24, was having...
• 3/22 Rising Apple: 3/22 Game Recap: Mets Beat Marlins, 4-2: The scoring got started right in the first inning in Jupiter at Roger Dean Stadium against the Marlins, as Jordany Valdespin continued...
• 3/22 New York Mets Report: Santana To Stay Back; Wright, Marcum Updates: The Mets finally confirmed the obvious and said Johan Santana won’t be on the Opening Day roster. Considering he hadn’t thrown...
• 3/22 Rum Bunter: Alen Hanson, A Hope for the Pittsburgh Pirates Future: Think back to July 29, 2009, the day Jack Wilson was traded to the Mariners. Since that day how many shortstops have you been...
• 3/20 New York Mets Report: Not Optimistic About Wright And Murphy Being Ready By Opening Day: Opening Day is rapidly approaching, and it doesn’t look as if either David Wright and Daniel Murphy will make it to Flushing...
• 3/20 Rising Apple: Mets Notes from Spring Training: 3/20: News and notes will be emerging throughout the day.  This post will be updated as new pieces of information come in (newest at...
• 3/18 Mets360.com: Who should be David Wright’s replacement?: According to doctors, David Wright suffered a strained intercostal muscle in his rib cage while carrying the country on his back...
• 3/18 MetsToday.com: Answering Bud Abbott: Surely you remember the old Abbott and Costello routine: “Who’s on First?” With Opening Day less than two weeks...
• 3/17 Mets Merized: Mets News: Wright Unsure He’ll Be Ready For Opening Day, Has No Regrets: Updated 3/17 As I feared, David Wright rejoined the Mets this morning and uttered the words I was hoping I wouldn’t have...
• 3/16 Mets Merized: Team Announces Justin Turner Has Ankle Sprain, On Way To Hospital For X-Rays: Updated 2:15 PM The team announced that Justin Turner has suffered a sprained ankle. No word if it was a high ankle strain which...
• 3/16 New York Mets Report: Justin Turner Taking Over Third Base; Mets Lineup Against Marlins: If there was any doubt of Justin Turner making the Opening Day roster, that’s gone. Because Turner has a greater upside offensively,...
• 3/16 Mets Merized: Justin Turner Playing Third Today, Reactions From NY Media On David Wright: Here are some reactions from beat writers, journalists, Terry Collins and GM Sandy Alderson regarding the latest news on David...
• 3/15 Mets Merized: Wright Has Strained Intercostal, Will Rest 3-5 Days, Could Miss Opening Day: Updated at 4:00 PM Sandy Alderson announced a short while ago that David Wright has a strained intercostal muscle and will be...
• 3/14 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: New York Mets: The Mets locked up their most famous player through 2020, boldly following that move by trading the NL Cy Young winner for prospects. Major...
• 3/13 Rising Apple: Mets Notes from Spring Training: 3/13: News and notes will be emerging throughout the day.  This post will be updated as new pieces of information come in (newest at...
• 3/12 Mets360.com: Spring Training stats mean more than usual for the 2013 Mets: If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times – Spring Training stats are meaningless. There are several different...
• 3/11 Mets Merized: Niese Still Hasn’t Allowed A Run, Den Dekker Gloves Another, ‘Spin Homers Then Gets Drilled: The Mets had an absolute field-day this afternoon with an 11-0 romp over against the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Fla. Jonathon...
• 3/11 Rising Apple: 3/11 Game Recap: Mets Thump Tigers 11-0: In a game that was briefly marred by Jordany Valdespin taking a 94 MPH fastball directly to his groin (it was painful to write...
• 3/9 Mets Merized: Mets Assign Three To Minors, Bixler Out Of Options, Players On The Bubble: The Mets announced they have assigned RHP Cory Mazzoni, RHP Rafael Montero and catcher Juan Centeno to minor league camp. Mazzoni...
• 3/8 Mets Merized: Valdespin’s Blast Brings Him One Step Closer To Making The Team: Here’s a brief update to this morning’s Jordany Valdespin post. Dog-house or not, it would seem like a mistake to...
• 3/8 New York Mets Report: Mets In Lakeland To Face Tigers; Gee Gets Ball: Good morning from Lakeland. Just arrived here. The drive was a little over two hours, straight highways all the way through past...
• 3/8 Rising Apple: Mets Notes from Spring Training: 3/8: News and notes will be emerging throughout the day.  This post will be updated as new pieces of information come in (newest at...
• 3/8 Mets Merized: Valdespin Is Saying And Doing All The Right Things: Before the game yesterday, Jordany Valdespin sat by his locker, his eyes glued to a television showing the Phillies-Nationals...
• 3/1 Rising Apple: 3/1 Game Recap: New York Mets Defeat Detroit Tigers 6-2: In a game that pitted Jonathon Niese against Detroit ace Justin Verlander, the Mets beat the Tigers 6 to 2.  Both Niese and Verlander...

• 2/28 District On Deck: Preview And Lineups: Spring Training Game 6 | New York Mets @ Washington Nationals: On the first day of Spring Training, the New York Mets trotted out what was almost their opening day lineup. Today, well, not...
• 2/26 New York Mets Report: Thoughts About Today’s Mets Lineup: Jordany Valdespin, 2b Kirk Nieuwen**** cf Justin Turner, dh Mike Baxter, rf Zach Lutz, 1b Brian Bixler, 3b Landon Powell, c Juan...
• 2/26 Rising Apple: Mets Notes from Spring Training: 2/26: News and notes will be emerging throughout the day.  This post will be updated as new pieces of information come in (newest at...
• 2/12 Rising Apple: Transcript: Today’s Terry Collins News Conference: This afternoon, Terry Collins met with reporters for roughly 30 minutes.  He covered pretty much every topic imaginable.  Below...

• 1/18 Mets360.com: Juan Centeno is among nine NRIs for the Mets: Every spring, players across all of Major League Baseball fight for a spot on a big league squad.  Some of these players have...
• 1/17 MetsToday.com: Mets Invite Five To Spring Training: You’ve been dying to hear some real, legitimate news that is somehow related to the Mets. Well, your dreams have been answered....
• 1/9 Rising Apple: Is The Mets’ Outfield Already Better Than Last Year? – Fun With Numbers: I know, it sounds pretty ridiculous. But hang with me, and in 1100 words or so, I think I can make a pretty good argument for...
• 1/2 MetsToday.com: Mets Offseason Thus Far: As we embark on a new year, let’s take a detailed look at what’s happened so far in the Mets’ offseason. RHP...

• 11/27 Rising Apple: Mets Utility Infielder Options: Ryan Theriot and Mike Fontenot: I told you this morning we would talk about this more. Like I said earlier, Michael Baron of MetsBlog would like see a more proven...
• 11/27 Mets360.com: The Mets’ 2012 Offseason: Writing In The Eye Of The Storm: Sometimes, your intrepid columnist is stuck. The day I’ve scheduled to write will start with me having no bleeding idea what...
• 11/21 Rising Apple: Mets Sign Jamie Hoffmann, Scott Rice, and Carlos Torres to Minor League Deals: So, the Mets signed some free agents yesterday! However, they were small moves, as New York inked two relievers and one outfielder...
• 11/17 Rising Apple: Melky Cabrera Signs With Blue Jays; Mets Ink Brian Bixler: There was plenty of news coming out yesterday regarding the Mets as we continue to inch closer to the Winter Meetings. First off,...
• 11/17 Rising Apple: Melky Cabrera Signs With Blue Jays; Mets Sign Brian Bixler: There was plenty of news coming out yesterday regarding the Mets as we continue to inch closer to the Winter Meetings. First off,...
• 11/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mets | One signsThe New York Mets signed free-agent SS Brian Bixler (Astros) to a minor league contract....[+] The New York Mets signed free-agent SS Brian Bixler (Astros) to a minor league contract.
• 11/16 MLBTradeRumors: Mets Sign Brian Bixler: The Mets announced that they signed utility player Brian Bixler to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to Spring...
• 11/13 Baseball Ruminations: The 2013 Free Agent All-Star Team!: Each year as leaves begin to change color from autumn-gold to winter-grey the baseball world gets to experience the magic of free...
• 11/6 For Baseball Junkies: 2013 Off Season - Free Agents, Prospects In Waiting and Potential Moves (NL): The MLB off season is now in full stride and if you're anything like me, you're excited about the upcoming hot stove.  I...
• 11/6 Swingin' A's: If Not Drew, Then Who?: As the days go by, it seems to feel more and more unlikely that the A’s will be able to resign Stephen Drew and he’ll...

• 10/6 MLBTradeRumors: Minor Moves: 28 Players Elect Free Agency: A total of 28 players -- all with big league time under their belts -- recently elected free agency after finishing the year in...

• 8/13 Three Rivers Burgh Blog: Pirates Game 115 Recap - Dodgers 5, Pirates 4: Another close game for the Pirates and unfortunately thy were unable to win a close game where they never had the lead and let...
• 8/12 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 8/5/12 - 8/11/12: As we hit the dog days of August, let's take a moment to catch up on the week that was here at MLBTR... The Yankees signed Derek...
• 8/11 MLBTradeRumors: Outrighted To Triple-A: Brian Bixler: Today's outright assignments.. Brian Bixler has been outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City after clearing waivers, tweets...
• 8/9 Baseball News Source: Astros acquire Tyler Greene from Cardinals: The ever-evolving Houston Astros roster saw another change on Thursday when it was announced they acquired utility infielder Tyler...
• 8/9 Climbing Tal's Hill: Astros acquire Tyler Greene: The Astros picked up middle infielder Tyler Greene from the Cardinals today in exchange for a player to be named later. Surprise,...
• 8/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Brian Bixler designated for assignmentThe Houston Astros have designated SS Brian Bixler for assignment....[+] The Houston Astros have designated SS Brian Bixler for assignment.
• 8/9 MLBTradeRumors: Astros Designate Brian Bixler For Assignment: The Astros announced that they designated infielder Brian Bixler for assignment. The move creates 40-man roster space for Tyler...

• 7/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Brian Bixler out, Brett Wallace inThe Houston Astros optioned INF Brian Bixler to Triple-A Oklahoma City Sunday, July 29, and recalled 1B Brett Wallace....[+] The Houston Astros optioned INF Brian Bixler to Triple-A Oklahoma City Sunday, July 29, and recalled 1B Brett Wallace.
• 7/16 Climbing Tal's Hill: Where are Brett Wallace and Jimmy Paredes?: Well, we know where they are but they aren’t where they should be. You knew the day would come when Jeff Luhnow would get...
• 7/15 Climbing Tal's Hill: Lowrie’s injury may open door for an old friend: So the Astros are lifeless on offense and now they are without their borderline all-star shortstop for quite some time. Reports...
• 7/15 Climbing Tal's Hill: New “whiff & run” strategy works for league’s worst team: The Houston Astros entered Saturday night’s game against Tim Lincecum and the Giants with 711 strikeouts, the most in the...
• 7/14 Climbing Tal's Hill: Jed Lowrie injury looks serious: It appears as though the Astros may have lost shortstop Jed Lowrie for a significant length of time. Lowrie had to be helped off...
• 7/5 Throw the Challenge Flag: Game 81: Mike McKenry and Pedro Alvarez plate two, Pirates win: Another Independence Day has come and gone. With that usually comes day baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates that includes...

• 6/26 Climbing Tal's Hill: Padres outlast Astros 8-7 in 10 innings: Some days you just have to shake your head and shrug your shoulders, last night was one of those night. The Astros best pitcher,...
• 6/26 Chicken Friars: Quentin Caps Off Comeback For the Padres: The Padres played one of their wildest games of 2012, as Monday’s game featured five lead changes. Carlos Quentin gave...
• 6/25 Mastersball.com: Tout Wars FAAB Report: Week of June 25: Each week, your friends at Mastersball will post the results of the weekly Tout Wars FAAB run, featuring the winning bid as...
• 6/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Brian Bixler recalledThe Houston Astros recalled SS Brian Bixler from Triple-A Oklahoma City Friday, June 8....[+] The Houston Astros recalled SS Brian Bixler from Triple-A Oklahoma City Friday, June 8.

• 5/10 Three Rivers Burgh Blog: Pirates Game 29 Recap - Pirates 5, Nationals 4: What a roller coaster type of game. First the game is played at a break neck speed and might have been over in like an hour....

• 4/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | One up, one down: Confirming previous reports, the Houston Astros have recalled SP Jordan Lyles from Triple-A Oklahoma City. In a corresponding...[+] move, INF Brian Bixler was optioned to Oklahoma City.
• 4/29 FanSided: Brad Mills puzzling benching of Brian Bogusevic and belief in Chris Johnson: To say there has been more than one opportunity for me to go off onto a tangent concerning Brad Mills would be an understatement....
• 4/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Two called up: The Houston Astros placed SS Marwin Gonzalez on the paternity list and placed SP Kyle Weiland (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled...[+] list. P Fernando Abad and SS Brian Bixler were recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
• 4/21 MLBTradeRumors: Waiver Claims Helping Their New Teams: The Rays claimed Brandon Allen off waivers from the Athletics two days ago, improving their bench with some left-handed power....
• 4/18 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Houston Astros: The Astros welcomed a new owner, hired a new GM and agreed to switch leagues this past offseason. Major League Signings Chris...
• 4/7 FanSided: Rockies Dominated by Harrell in Loss to AstrosRoc......
• 4/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Brian Bixler in lineup SaturdayHouston Astros INF Brian Bixler will start at second base against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, April 7....[+] Houston Astros INF Brian Bixler will start at second base against the Colorado Rockies Saturday, April 7.
• 4/7 Call to the Pen: Jed Lowrie to DL; Astros Recall Brian Bixler: The Houston Astros were hoping shortstop Jed Lowrie would be good to go when they started their season last night against the...
• 4/6 Baseball Musings: Even Ex Red Sox Have Thumb Problems: The Astros added Jed Lowrie to the disabled list with a sprained thumb. The Astros had hoped that Lowrie would be ready for opening...

• 3/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Brian Bixler gets work in outfield: Houston Astros SS Brian Bixler saw time in the outfield Friday, March 23. The trade of OF Jason Bourgeois to the Kansas City Royals...[+] this week opened up a spot in the outfield, and brought to the attention the team's lack of right-handed-hitting outfielders. 'All the reports we have of him playing the outfield are very good,' manager Bradley Mills said. 'He'll keep playing those outfield positions and also play shortstop.'
• 3/18 Philly Phanatics: Phillies Notebook: Unhappy Halladay: Roy Halladay‘s spring ERA, in 3 starts thus far, is 10.57. Halladay gave up 5 runs in less than 3 innings against the Twins...

• 12/20 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Astros, Angels, Cespedes: We wouldn’t want the biggest news of the day -- that the Rangers won the bidding for Yu Darvish -- to completely overshadow...
• 12/19 MLBTradeRumors: Sitting Out Free Agency: Four teams have yet to sign a free agent to a Major League deal, according to our free agent tracker: the Braves, Astros, Athletics,...
• 12/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Brian Bixler outrightedThe Houston Astros outrighted SS Brian Bixler to the minors Thursday, Dec. 15....[+] The Houston Astros outrighted SS Brian Bixler to the minors Thursday, Dec. 15.
• 12/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Brian Bixler cutThe Houston Astros designated SS Brian Bixler for assignment Wednesday, Dec. 14....[+] The Houston Astros designated SS Brian Bixler for assignment Wednesday, Dec. 14.
• 12/14 MLBTradeRumors: Removed From 40-Man: Jesse Chavez, Brian Bixler: We'll keep track of which players are removed from 40-man rosters right here... Right-hander Jesse Chavez cleared waivers...
• 12/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Three options for SS: Houston Astros SSs Angel Sanchez, Brian Bixler and Diory Hernandez will all be considered as the team's starting shortstop for...[+] next season. 3B Jimmy Paredes will remain at third base.

• 11/26 Climbing Tal's Hill: Player Profile: Brian Bixler: The Astros claimed Brian Bixler off waivers from the Washington Nationals earlier this month. Bixler is a 29 year-old utility...
• 11/22 Climbing Tal's Hill: Former Pirate Jack Wilson maybe the Astros answer at SS: Now that Clint Barmes has joined an NL Central rival, well rival for one more season, the Astros have a glaring hole at the SS...
• 11/15 MLBTradeRumors: Astros Sign Scott Moore: Today's minor moves... The Astros announced they've signed infielder Scott Moore to a minor league deal.  The 27-year-old...
• 11/5 Climbing Tal's Hill: Sixteen Astros granted Minor League Free Agency: A total of 537 minor league players, including 16 Astros, were granted Free agency on Wednesday. The complete list can be found...
• 11/3 MLBTradeRumors: Astros Claim Brian Bixler : The Astros announced that they claimed utility player Brian Bixler off of waivers from the Nationals. Houston's 40-man roster...
• 11/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Brian Bixler claimed off waiversThe Houston Astros claimed SS Brian Bixler off waivers from the Washington Nationals Thursday, Nov. 3....[+] The Houston Astros claimed SS Brian Bixler off waivers from the Washington Nationals Thursday, Nov. 3.

• 9/12 MetsToday.com: Mets Game 147: Loss to Nationals: Nationals 3 Mets 2 Yet another hard-luck loss for R.A. **** while the Mets Without Hats continue to perform the safety dance....
• 9/3 Up Along First: Mets battle back, fall to Nationals in ninth 8-7: Coming off a solid 7-3 victory in D.C., the Mets sent Dillon Gee to the hill to take on rookie Tom Milone. Gee started off the...

• 7/3 Three Rivers Burgh Blog: Game 83 Recap - Nationals 4, Pirates 3: In the nightcap of the doubleheader in Washington the Nationals were able to score two runs in the bottome of the eighth inning...

• 6/23 Baseball Musings: Can’t Give Away an Out: In an 0-0 tie in the bottom of the ninth, Mike Morse singles leading off the inning. The Nationals try to sacrifice twice to try...

• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Brian Bixler startingWashington Nationals SS Brian Bixler is starting in left field against a left-handed pitcher Tuesday, May 24....[+] Washington Nationals SS Brian Bixler is starting in left field against a left-handed pitcher Tuesday, May 24.
• 5/14 Roto Think Tank: Miguel Tejada and Deep NL League Free Agent Dilemma: Last night, ZucchiniBoy asked:Thanks for your NL Gearing Up posts. Question for you: any thoughts on Miguel Tejada and potential...
• 5/6 Roto Think Tank: Gearing Up: N.L. Week 6, May 9-15: Since I got very few questions this week, I decided to steal Mike's title.  One note - I've included links in many of these...
• 5/5 The Process Report: Felipe Lopez Clears Waivers, Heads to Durham: Great news, courtesy of JB Long, as Felipe Lopez not only cleared waivers, but accepted an assignment to Durham. I wasn’t...
• 5/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Rick Ankiel sitting : Washington Nationals OF Rick Ankiel (hand) is out of the starting lineup Tuesday, May 3, with SS Ian Desmond taking over the No....[+] 2 hole. OF Jerry Hairston Jr. is in center field and SS Brian Bixler is playing third base.
• 5/2 The Process Report: Brandon Gomes Apparently Promoted: Per Marc Topkin Someone has to go to the disabled list for me to understand this move (likely Dan Johnson or Sean Rodriguez)....
• 5/1 Roto Think Tank: Supplemental Sunday - National League: Some significant developments took place over the weekend in the National League.  As a result, let us take a look at a few...

• 4/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Infield plans: Washington Nationals SS Alex Cora and SS Jerry Hairston Jr. will split time at third base until 3B Ryan Zimmerman (abdominal)...[+] returns from the disabled list. SS Brian Bixler will serve in an infield utility role.
• 4/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Brian Bixler makes team debutWashington Nationals SS Brian Bixler went hitless in his debut with the team Monday, April 25....[+] Washington Nationals SS Brian Bixler went hitless in his debut with the team Monday, April 25.
• 4/25 Raise the Jolly Roger: Good Wood!: The Bucs battled through the rain and doubled up the Nats to win their first home series this season. Paul Maholm got off to a...
• 4/25 Buccos Buzz: Game Preview: Nationals at Pirates: First off, I’d like to apologize for the complete lack of posts this weekend. I was home for Easter and honestly never once...
• 4/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Rick Ankiel resting: Washington Nationals OF Rick Ankiel is taking the day off Monday, April 25, with OF Jerry Hairston Jr. starting in center field....[+] SS Brian Bixler is starting at third base and batting eighth.
• 4/25 Raise the Jolly Roger: GAMEDAY: Some interesting lineups – Nationals at Pirates: Nationals (10-10) at Pirates (9-12) 7:05 PM EST–PNC Park, Pittsburgh Here is the MLB.com Gameday TV: MASN only This is the...
• 4/23 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Designate Lee Hyde For Assignment: The Nationals designated left-handed reliever Lee Hyde for assignment, according to a team press release.  The move was made...
• 4/22 MLBTradeRumors: East Notes: Wright, Salty, Bixler, A-Rod: Rainfall on the East Coast has already postponed a couple games on Friday night, but here's some items of note to hold you over...
• 4/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Call up Brian Bixler: The Washington Nationals brought up SS Brian Bixler from AAA-Syracuse Friday, April 22, reports Mark Zuckerman of CSNWashington.com....[+]
• 4/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Jesus Flores optioned: The Washington Nationals optioned C Jesus Flores to Triple-A Syracuse Thursday, April 21, according to The Washington Post's Adam...[+] Kilgore. SS Brian Bixler is expected to replace Flores on the roster, but no move has been announced.
• 4/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Three could replace Ian Desmond: Washington Nationals SS Alex Cora, IF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. or 2B Danny Espinosa could play shortstop when SS Ian Desmond goes...[+] on paternity leave, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. SS Brian Bixler, who is currently playing with Triple-A Syracuse, is likely to be called up to take Desmond's roster spot.
• 4/16 Fanspeak.com: Nationals Get The Win, but Still Can’t Get the Offense Going
• 4/13 Fanspeak.com: Zimmerman Heading to the D.L. Spells Trouble For Washington
• 4/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Roger Bernadina unlikely to be called up: The Washington Nationals are unlikely to recall OF Roger Bernadina from the minors when they place 3B Ryan Zimmerman (abdominal)...[+] on the disabled list because Bernadina has been away for a personal matter, according to The Washington Times' Amanda Comak. IF Chris Marrero and SS Brian Bixler, who is hitting .319 in four games with Triple-A Syracuse, are also options to come up.
• 4/6 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals: The Nationals are next in our Offseason In Review series. Major League Signings Jayson Werth, RF: seven years, $126MM. Adam...

• 3/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Two more sent down: The Washington Nationals sent SP Ross Detwiler and SS Brian Bixler to minor league camp Monday, March 28, according to The Washington...[+] Post's Adam Kilgore. Both players are likely to start with Triple-A Syracuse.
• 3/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Three players battling for final infield spot: Three Washington Nationals players have the inside track on the final infield spot, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore....[+] IF Alex Cora, SS Brian Bixler and IF Alberto Gonzalez are in contention.
• 3/19 MetsNews.net: Hairston, Evans lead Mets past Nats: The game: Today, the first day after the Luis Castillo era ended, the Mets played well. Against the Nationals in Port Saint Lucie,...
• 3/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Brian Bixler in the mix: Washington Nationals SS Brian Bixler is still in the mix for the utility infielder job as he is 8-for-18 at the plate this spring,...[+] The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore reports.

• 2/21 Call to the Pen: Breaking Down the Non-Roster Invitees: Washington Nationals: The Nationals have a large group of interesting players on the outside looking in this spring. Few of Washington's NRIs are prospects--only...

• 12/20 MLBTradeRumors: Minor Deals: James, Aubrey, Bixler: Rounding up today's minor signings: The Twins inked lefty Chuck James, tweets Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus.  The...
• 12/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Three sign: The Washington Nationals re-signed RP Joe Bisenius and SS Brian Bixler and signed free-agent 1B Michael Aubrey (Orioles) to minor...[+] league deals Monday, Dec. 20, according to The Sports Network.

• 8/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Brian Bixler acquired: The Washington Nationals acquired SS Brian Bixler from the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, Aug. 7, in exchange for cash considerations,...[+] according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. Bixler will be assigned to Triple-A Syracuse.
• 8/7 MLBTradeRumors: Nationals Acquire Brian Bixler: The Nationals have acquired Brian Bixler from the Pirates for cash considerations, tweets William Ladson of MLB.com.  This marks...

• 7/12 MLBTradeRumors: Pirates Re-Acquire Brian Bixler: The Pirates re-acquired Brian Bixler from the Indians for a player to be named later, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh...
• 7/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Pirates | Brian Bixler acquired: The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired SS Brian Bixler from the Cleveland Indians Monday, July 12, in exchange for a player to be named,...[+] according to CBSSports.com.
• 7/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Brian Bixler traded: The Cleveland Indians traded SS Brian Bixler to the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, July 12, in exchange for a player to be named,...[+] according to CBSSports.com.