(4/26/2009) The Blue Jays signed reliever Chris Michalak to a minor league contract Friday.
A's give Michalak minor deal
(8/5/2008) The Athletics signed pitcher Chris Michalak to a minor league contract Monday.
Marlins give Michalak minor deal
(6/16/2008) The Marlins signed reliever Chris Michalak to a minor league contract Sunday.
Nationals make some minor cuts
(3/12/2007) The Nationals optioned RHP Jermaine Van Buren and RHP Brett Campbell to Columbus of the Triple-A International League and reassigned OF Darnell McDonald and LHP Chris Michalak to minor-league camp.
Michalak so so in rotation bid
(3/12/2007) Nationals starter Chris Michalak allowed two runs and four hits with two walks in 2 1/3 innings. "As far as the outing went, I was pleased with it," Michalak said. "I accomplished what I wanted to, and that was to throw more strikes."
Nats sign 17 to minor deals
(11/7/2006) In addition to four major-league contracts, the Nationals agreed to 17 minor-league deals Monday: Right-handers Jermaine Van Buren, T.J. Nall, Colby Lewis, Felix Diaz, Eduardo Valdez, Josh Hall, Winston Abreu and Jim Magrane; left-handers Mike Bacsik, Billy White and Chris Michalak; catchers Juan Brito and Danny Ardoin; infielders Joe Thurston and Alejandro Machado; and outfielders Darnell McDonald and Wayne Lydon. Thirteen of the 21 free agents are pitchers. "We head the list of teams that need pitching," team president Stan Kasten said last week. Bacsik was 11-0 with a 2.79 ERA in 28 games at Triple-A Tucson. He was with the Nationals at spring training in 2005.
Reds clear 3 from 40-man roster
(10/10/2006) The Reds sent RHP Sun-Woo Kim, LHP Chris Michalak and OF Dewayne Wise outright to Triple-A Louisville of the IL.
Six Reds become ML free agents
(10/10/2006) The Reds announced OF Andy Abad, RHP Sun-Woo Kim, RHP Joe Mays, LHP Chris Michalak, C Dane Sardinha and OF Dewayne Wise have been declared free agents.
Michalak gives up two runs Friday
(9/22/2006) Reds SP Chris Michalak yielded two runs Friday in a rain-shortended win over the Cubs. He went 4 1/3 innings, striking out two and walking two.
Michalak to start Friday
(9/19/2006) The Reds said LHP Chris Michalak will start Friday in place of Eric Milton, who says his sore left elbow has ended his season. Milton left the game against San Diego on Sept. 12 with the elbow getting stiff on him. He had a cortisone shot the next day and tried to pitch Sunday but lasted only seven batters and realized he shouldn't have pitched. Jason Johnson will likely be the Reds' No. 5 starter when that turn comes up next week.
Michalak candidate for Friday
(9/18/2006) Reds LHP Eric Milton probably will miss the rest of the season with shoulder soreness. He left his last start early and had a cortisone shot. Chris Michalak will likely take Milton's next turn in the rotation, while Jason Johnson is also an option.
Cubs beat Reds, Michalak
(9/16/2006) The Cubs beat the Reds on Saturday 4-0 getting to Reds SP Chris Michalak early. Michalak only lasted 4 2/3 innings yielding seven hits, three runs (two earned), one walk and struck out one.
Michalak gets spot start Saturday
(9/15/2006) LHP Chris Michalak grew up a Cubs fan in Joliet, Ill., about 45 miles from Chicago. On Saturday, he'll try to shut them down. "I watched games in (Wrigley Field) a couple of times," Michalak said. "I watched my cousin (Mark Grant) pitch here. This will be the first time I step foot in here as a player." Michalak is 1-2 with a 5.09 ERA in five appearances and three starts.
Michalak an option for Sat.
(9/15/2006) The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the Reds have not decided upon a starter for Saturday's game at Chicago Cubs. Jason Johnson, Sun-Woo Kim, Kyle Lohse and Chris Michalak are all possibilities.
Cincinnati calls up Michalak
(9/5/2006) The Reds called up RHP Matt Belisle and LHP Chris Michalak from Class-A Sarasota, and INF Ray Olmedo and OF Dewayne Wise from Triple-A Louisville.
Reds send Michalak down
(8/30/2006) The Reds optioned LHP Chris Michalak to Class A Sarasota, one day after he gave up four runs and seven hits over four innings in a 6-5 loss and failed to strike out a batter. OF Chris Denorfia was recalled from Triple-A Louisville.
Michalak loses at L.A. Dodgers
(8/29/2006) Chris Michalak (1-2) allowed four runs and seven hits in four innings in his Dodger Stadium debut on Monday night. He spent most of the 2001 season with the Dodgers' Triple-A team, which at that time was in Albuquerque.
Michalak to get just one start?
(8/27/2006) No. 5 starter Chris Michalak is slated for double starts, but he could be moved off that second one because of the day off Thursday. Eric Milton could go Tuesday-Sunday on regular rest.
Michalak comes off bereavement
(8/23/2006) The Reds activated LHP Chris Michalak from the bereavement list and optioned OF Norris Hopper to Triple-A Louisville of the IL. Michalak had attended his grandmother's funeral Tuesday. He was solid in his start, going 6 1/3 in a no-decision.
Michalak ready to start again
(8/22/2006) LHP Chris Michalak is expected back in time to make his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Astros. He returned to his native Joliet, Ill., after the death of his 102-year-old grandmother, who will be buried on Tuesday.
Michalak expected to make start
(8/21/2006) Chris Michalak is expected back in time to make his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Astros. He returned to his native Joliet, Ill., after the death of his 102-year-old grandmother, who will be buried on Tuesday.
SP Michalak on bereavement leave
(8/20/2006) The Reds placed LHP Chris Michalak on the bereavement list Sunday and purchased the contract of Norris Hopper from Triple-A Louisville. To make room on the 40-man roster for Hopper, pitcher Mike Burns was designated for assignment.
Michalak goes on bereavement list
(8/20/2006) The Reds placed LHP Chris Michalak on the bereavement list Sunday and purchased the contract of Norris Hopper from Triple-A Louisville. To make room on the 40-man roster for Hopper, pitcher Mike Burns was designated for assignment.
Michalak makes first start since 2001
(8/19/2006) Chris Michalak, making his first major league start since 2001, allowed six run on nine hits over four innings to lose on Friday against the Pirates.
Michalak to be Reds' No. 5
(8/17/2006) Chris Michalak will serve as the Reds' No. 5 starter for the foreseeable future, meaning phenom Homer Bailey will be kept back in Double-A until at least after his minor-league season ends.
(8/15/2006) The Cincinnati Post reports Chris Michalak will get the start on Friday against the Pirates.
Chris Michalak makes Reds debut
(8/14/2006) Chris Michalak, 33, making his Reds debut Sunday and his first major league appearance since 2002, pitched 6 2/3 innings of relief Saturday against the Phillies, the longest relief appearance for the Reds since RHP Frank Pastore went 8 1/3 against the Phillies on May 4, 1984, also against the Phillies.
Michalak among No. 5 options
(8/14/2006) Ryan Franklin has been mentioned as a possible replacement for the Reds' open No. 5 starter spot, as was journeyman Chris Michalak. The Reds have not ruled out an option from the minors, which is music to the ears of Homer Bailey fans. Bailey, 20 is 5-0 with a 1.03 ERA in Double-A. He struck out 11, walked three and allowed four hits Sunday. The No. 5 spot will come up Friday or Saturday, while Eric Milton will pitch the other day, depending on the new No. 5's day. Bailey would be able to go either of those days. Giddy up!
Michalak does yeoman's work Sat.
(8/13/2006) Chris Michalak (1-0) gave up one run and three hits in his first outing in the big leagues since 2002 with Texas. It was his first win in the major leagues since 2001. "It was awesome to be in a playoff atmosphere," said Michalak, who learned at midnight Friday he was coming up from Triple-A Louisville. "It makes all the years in the minors and all the hard work worthwhile."
Reds add LHP Michalak to roster
(8/12/2006) The Reds placed LHP Kent Mercker (elbow) on the 15-day DL, purchased the contract of LHP Chris Michalak from Triple-A Louisville of the IL and designated INF William Bergolla for assignment. They have 10 days to trade, release or outright him to the minor leagues.
Michalak is a minor-league free agent
(11/22/2004) Marlins farmhand Chris Michalak is a six-year, minor-league free agent.
Marlins add Chris Michalak
(7/18/2004) The Florida Marlins signed Michalak to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Albuquerque over the weekend.
Chris Michalak is reassigned
(3/31/2004) Michalak was reassigned to Milwaukee's minor-league camp.
Michalak signs with Milwaukee
(2/22/2004) Chris Michalak signed a minor-league deal with Milwaukee on Saturday.
Michalak traded to Cincinnati
(7/29/2003) The Reds added minor-league pitcher Chris Michalak from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named.
