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On YouTubeMLB News / Legends On Deck / March 23
Now Pitching: Joey Gallo 
Without an MLB job for the first time since he debuted during the 2015 season, Joey Gallo has found himself on the outside looking in, as he was released by the Chicago White Sox on March 17th.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / March 20
Now a Free Agent and Converting to Pitcher, Joey Gallo is Part of Wild Baseball History
Former All-Star Joey Gallo shocked the baseball world by announcing he was going to ditch his bat and convert to pitcher last week. After being released from the Chicago White Sox spring training roster, Gallo posted a farewell video to the outfield on social media.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / March 17
Aaron Boone Sends 3-Word Message After Ex-Yankees Bust’s New Career Move
Since his trade to the Yankees in 2021, Joey Gallo has been mired in a year-over-year slump with a strikeout percentage over 40% in some years, and his season batting average not eclipsing .177 since 2022.
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MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / March 17
Former Dodgers, Yankees All-Star Outfielder Announces Shocking Position Change
Joey Gallo’s latest career moment wasn’t a highlight but a lowlight – challenging a called strike right down the middle during a Chicago White Sox Cactus League game.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16
Two-time All-Star slugger announces plans to transition to pitching
Joey Gallo has struck out nearly 1,300 times in his MLB career, and now he will be trying to get some of those strikeouts back. The veteran hitter Gallo made the surprise announcement on social media Sunday that he plans to transition to pitching ahead of his 11th MLB season.
Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / March 16
Sean Burke Named White Sox Opening Day Starter; Joey Gallo Released
The Chicago White Sox have rebounded in spring training after an 0-5 start, going 7-9 since that stretch. With less than two weeks until the home opener at Rate Field, the team continues to finalize its roster and pitching staff.
Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / March 16
Joey Gallo, released by White Sox, says he's converting to pitcher
The Chicago White Sox granted outfielder-first baseman Joey Gallo his unconditional release on Sunday, and he announced on social media that he intends to continue his career as a pitcher.
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / March 17
Former All-Star slugger completes fall from grace with White Sox release
The 31-year-old faces a career crossroads since it doesn't get much worse than being cut by a historically bad team.
Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 16
Chicago White Sox get some good and bad news in the latest roster update
The Chicago White Sox are less than two weeks away from Opening Day and are slowly getting their roster ready to start the season. The White Sox, in the coming days, will have to make a couple of tough decisions on players who are fighting for a roster spot.
Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 16
White Sox release two-time All-Star
He had been in camp with the club on a minor-league deal but will now head back into free agency to try and land a job with another club before Opening Day.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 12
Former Two-Time All-Star Hilariously Fails On ABS Strike Challenge
Despite being an All-Star in 2021 and mashing 40+ home runs in 2017 and 2018, Joey Gallo’s value as a starter has plummeted since 2021. From 2022-2024, Gallo’s full-season batting average has maxed out at .177, and his 38% strikeout percentage over his 10-year career puts into question his plate discipline and pitch recognition.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / February 24
Texas Rangers Final Joey Gallo Prospect Slugging Home Runs in Spring Training
Faced with the prospect of another losing season in 2021, then-slugger Joey Gallo was on a one-year contract as the Texas Rangers were trying to rebuild a franchise that had fallen on hard times.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 16
Former Dodgers Slugger Signs With MLB's Worst Team
Former Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Joey Gallo has joined the Chicago White Sox on a minor league contract, the club announced Thursday. Gallo played for the Dodgers in 2022.
Texas Rangers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 14
Former Texas Rangers All-Star Finds New Home as He Looks to Rebuild Career
Veteran first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo is hoping he found a place to resurrect his career. The Chicago White Sox announced Thursday night that they signed Gallo to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training as a non-roster invitee.
Chicago White Sox News / Last Word On Sports / February 13
White Sox Sign Two-Time Gold Glove Winner Joey Gallo
Gold Glove utilityman Joey Gallo has signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox which includes an invite to spring training, the team announced Thursday.
Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13
White Sox sign two-time All-Star slugger in free agency
The Chicago White Sox are adding a veteran bat to their roster.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3
Two-time Gold Glove winner set to hit free agency yet again
The Nationals announced that they declined their end of Joey Gallo’s $8M mutual option for the 2025 season.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23, 2024
Nationals sign former 40-home run hitter to one-year deal
The Nationals and first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo have agreed to a one-year deal.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2023
Twins' Joey Gallo addresses failed Yankees stint
Minnesota Twins slugger Joey Gallo remains disappointed he largely failed to impress during his forgettable stint with the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 19, 2023
Twins slugger relieved to no longer be with Yankees
The Yankees acquired Gallo from the Texas Rangers before the 2021 summer trade deadline, but the 29-year-old never found the form with the Bronx Bombers that made him a two-time All-Star as a Ranger.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 24, 2023
Twins' Joey Gallo sounds happy to be out of New York market
Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo has opened up about his well-documented issues during his New York Yankees tenure.
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