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The Rangers went into the 2024 season as defending World Series champions. However, it ended without a playoff birth, as injuries derailed both their rotation and lineup.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 17

Former Angels Pitcher Cut By AL West Rival

The Texas Rangers made room for former Los Angeles Angels reliever Jacob Webb by designating another former Halo for assignment. Webb needed a 40-man roster spot and the Rangers cut ties with right-hander Roansy Contreras before he ever appeared in a game with Texas.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 16

Former Angels Pitcher Signs With AL West Rival

The Texas Rangers have announced that they’ve reached an agreement with right-handed pitcher and former Los Angeles Angel Jacob Webb on a one-year contract for the 2025 season.

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MLB News / Lone Star Ball / December 12

Texas Rangers sign Jacob Webb

Relief pitcher Jacob Webb has signed a one year deal with the Rangers The Texas Rangers have signed relief pitcher Jacob Webb to a one year deal, the team announced yesterday.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / December 12

Texas Rangers Add Another Bullpen Arm in Jacob Webb, But Backend Help Remains Club's Most Pressing Need

Say this for Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young: He competes with the same determination in the front office executive as he did on the pitching mound.

Texas Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Rangers Add More Bullpen Depth with Reliever’s One-Year Deal

Since Winter Meetings started at the beginning of the week, the Texas Rangers have been one of the most aggressive teams in MLB. On Tuesday, they re-signed veteran starter Nathan Eovaldi and traded for power-hitting infielder Jake Burger.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 11

Rangers add right-handed reliever Jacob Webb to roster

The Texas Rangers agreed to terms with right-handed relief pitcher Jacob Webb on a one-year contract on Wednesday. Webb, 31, became a free agent after last season, when he set career bests for innings pitched (56.2) and strikeouts (58) in his first full season with the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Rangers sign veteran righty Jacob Webb to one-year deal

The Rangers are in agreement with right-hander Jacob Webb on a one-year deal, according to a report from Robert Murray of FanSided. Jeff Wilson of Rangers Today reports that it’s for $1.25M.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 30

Baltimore Orioles Could Reunite with Former Prospect for Relief Help

The Baltimore Orioles are suddenly a bullpen-needy team. Baltimore parted ways with Danny Coulombe and Jacob Webb after the season. Craig Kimbrel is out the door as well, but he was only in town on a one-year deal and a placeholder for injured closer Félix Bautista, who returns to closer duties in 2025 after recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Reliable Orioles Reliever Hits Free Agency

Jacob Webb, coming off an impressive two-year stint in Baltimore, is sure to make an impact for whichever team signs him. After being claimed off waivers by the Orioles in the late part of the 2023 season, Webb made an immediate impact.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / November 25

Chicago Cubs Urged To Pursue Reliever Who Was Non-Tendered by AL Contender

There isn't an area the Chicago Cubs can't improve this winter. After a disappointing showing in 2024, there's a lot of work the front office will have to do throughout the offseason.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 25

Former Baltimore Orioles Reliever Among Top New Free Agents on Market

The Baltimore Orioles need a lot of help on their pitching staff this offseason. That is why it was so surprising to see them move on from a relief pitcher who has been productive for them for the last season and a half.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 24

Brewers Could Target Recently Non-Tendered Orioles Reliever To Bolster 'Pen

The Milwaukee Brewers ran away with the National League Central in 2024, winning 93 games and finishing 10 games ahead of both the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / November 23

Baltimore Orioles Non-Tender Former World Series Champion at Deadline

The Baltimore Orioles opted not to tender a contract to one veteran player at Friday's deadline, as they opted to part ways with reliever Jacob Webb, who joined the franchise in 2023.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / November 22

Orioles tender contracts to all arbitration-eligible players except for Jacob Webb

12 of the 13 arbitration-eligible Orioles received a contract for 2025. Jacob Webb did not. Heading into Friday’s deadline for teams to decide whether or not to tender 2025 contracts to their arbitration-eligible players, the Orioles were one of the teams with the most decisions to make.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / October 30

Jacob Webb quietly put up a solid season in the Orioles’ bullpen

The 31-year-old waiver claim has developed into a key part of the Orioles’ relief crew. When you’re a sports fan, you’ve always got a player on your team who just irrationally annoys you.

Baltimore Orioles News / ESPN / September 15

Orioles reinstate OF Kjerstad, P Webb from IL

The Orioles activated outfielder Heston Kjerstad and right-handed reliever Jacob Webb from the injured list prior to Sunday's game at the Detroit Tigers.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 15

Baltimore Orioles Get Back Major Reinforcements in Latest Roster Moves

There could be an influx of talent hitting the Baltimore Orioles' roster the next few days with many of their injured players getting closer to making their returns, and on Sunday, the first wave has begun.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Orioles on verge of getting major bullpen boost

The Baltimore Orioles could have one of their better pitchers back to round out their weekend series with the Detroit Tigers. Manager Brandon Hyde is “hoping it’s a possibility” that RHP Jacob Webb rejoins the team before they depart from Detroit.

Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / May 16

From Orioles Waiver Claim To Potential All-Star

Sent to waivers in 2023, Jacob Webb seemed to be out of major league options. But then the Orioles claimed him, and he has since become a star. Webb was taken by the Braves in the 18th round of the 2014 MLB draft by the Atlanta Braves and spent the first 8 years of his professional career there.