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The Colorado Rockies have signed veteran catcher and former San Diego Padre Austin Nola to a minor league deal, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Nola, who will turn 35 later this month, received a non-roster invitation to the Rockies' major league Spring Training camp as part of the agreement.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / December 9

Colorado Rockies Sign Veteran Catcher Austin Nola to Minor League Deal

The Colorado Rockies have signed veteran catcher Austin Nola to a minor league contract, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Sunday. Nola, who turns 35 years old later this month, earned a non-roster invite to the Rockies' major league Spring Training camp as part of his deal.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 8

Former Seattle Mariners Catcher Austin Nola Signs with Colorado Rockies

Former Seattle Mariners catcher Austin Nola has signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies, per a report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Nola, about to be 35, is a five-year veteran of the Mariners and San Diego Padres.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Rockies Sign Austin Nola To Minors Deal

The Rockies have signed catcher Austin Nola to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (X link). Nola will receive an invitation to the Rockies’ big league spring camp.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Royals designate veteran catcher, outfielder for assignment

The Royals announced that catcher Austin Nola and infielder CJ Alexander have been designated for assignment.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 22, 2024

Nick Pratto, Drew Waters, Austin Nola assigned to minors

Despite a hot spring, Nick Pratto will start in Omaha. The Royals announced they have assigned first baseman Nick Pratto, outfielder Drew Waters, and catcher Austin Nola to minor league camp.

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Royals Rundown: See right through MLB uniform issues, sluggish free agency

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 23, 2024

Brewers release Austin Nola, who then signs with the Royals

Nola signed a minor-league deal earlier this offseason The Brewers released catcher Austin Nola on Thursday afternoon, and Nola then quickly found a new home with the Royals, signing a one-year deal on Friday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 23, 2024

Royals land ex-Padres catcher in free agency

The Kansas City Royals and catcher Austin Nola are in agreement on a contract, the team announced Friday. Nola, a veteran catcher who can play other positions as well, will bring veteran prowess to a young Royals ball club.

Kansas City Royals News / ESPN / February 23, 2024

Royals pick up backstop Nola to be Perez's backup

- The Kansas City Royals signed Austin Nola to a contract for the 2024 season on Friday, adding a veteran catcher to provide some insurance behind Salvador Perez alongside young backup Freddie Fermin.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / February 23, 2024

Popular Former Seattle Mariners Catcher Signs Major League Deal with Kansas City Royals

Popular former Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola has signed a major league contract with the resurgent Kansas City Royals. Per Ken Rosenthal of 'The Athletic' on social media: Austin Nola will be joining the Royals on a minor-league deal, source says.

MLB News / Royals Review / February 22, 2024

Royals sign catcher Austin Nola

The veteran was released by the Brewers this afternoon. The Royals have signed catcher Austin Nola to a Major League deal, according to Ken Rosenthal, just hours after he was released by the Brewers.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 22, 2024

Austin Nola finally lands with new team

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MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / January 6, 2024

Brewers Add Austin Nola to Catching Depth

It looks like the Brewers aren’t done looking for a replacement for Victor Caratini. The Brewers signed catcher Austin Nola to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, per Adam McCalvy, Friday afternoon. Nola, entering his age 34 season, was last seen on the San Di...

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5, 2024

Brewers Sign Austin Nola To Minor League Deal

The Brewers and Austin Nola are in agreement on a minor league deal, according to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy. The deal includes an invite to big league Spring Training next month.

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / January 5, 2024

Brewers sign veteran catcher Austin Nola

Nola, 34, is the older brother of Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola The Brewers signed veteran catcher Austin Nola to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league camp, MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy reported Friday afternoon.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 5, 2024

Longtime Padres Catcher Agrees to Join NL Central Team on MiLB Deal

Former Padres catcher Austin Nola has found a new home. On Friday, he reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported the news.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Fastball on SI / January 5, 2024

Milwaukee Brewers Sign Veteran Backstop to Minor League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers have signed former San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners catcher Austin Nola to a minor league deal. He'll get an invitation to spring training.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2023

Watch: Austin Nola hit in the face by pitch in spring training

Watch: Padres' Austin Nola hit in the face by pitch in spring training tilt

Fans at Sunday afternoon's Cactus League matchup between the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs witnessed a scary incident involving Friars' catcher Austin Nola.

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Padres' Austin Nola makes history with hit off brother Aaron in NLCS

Watch: Padres' Austin Nola makes MLB history after smashing RBI single off brother Aaron Nola in NLCS

In the fifth inning, with Aaron pitching for the Phillies and Austin at the plate for the Padres, the oldest brother put both siblings in the record books.

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