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An old friend has signed on with an American League foe. Former New York Yankees first baseman Mike Ford has landed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins that includes an invitation to MLB spring training, as MLB network insider Jon Morosi reported on Thursday.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 2

Minnesota Twins Sign Underwhelming Journeyman Slugger

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 2

Twins Sign Mike Ford To Minor League Deal

The Twins have signed first baseman Mike Ford to a minor league deal, according to a report from Jon Morosi of MLBNetwork. The deal includes an invitation to big league Spring Training next month.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / January 2

Twins taking a chance on journeyman first baseman Mike Ford

Mike Ford has some dynamite in his bat. It's just a matter of making solid contact. That'll be his goal when he reports to spring training with the Minnesota Twins, who have signed him to a minor-league contract with an invitation for major league spring training, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 5

Former Seattle Mariners Productive Slugger Wins Championship in Japanese League

Congratulations are in order for former Seattle Mariners slugger Mike Ford, who just won a championship while playing in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 19

Likable Former Mariners Slugger Blasts First Homer in Japanese League on Thursday

Mike Ford is on the board! The popular former Seattle Mariners slugger hit his first home run as a member of the NPB on Thursday night. He's playing for the farm team of the Baystars, likely to get his timing back before a call-up to the big club.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 6

Former Angels First Baseman Signs With NPB Team in Japan

Former Los Angeles Angels first baseman Mike Ford has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, the team announced via social media on Thursday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / July 5

Mike Ford signs with Japan's BayStars

First baseman and designated hitter Mike Ford has signed a contract for the 2024 season with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, the team announced Friday.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / July 5

Former Reds Infielder Signs with NPB’s Yokohama DeNA BayStars

First baseman Mike Ford elected free agency rather than accept an outright assignment with the Cincinnati Reds in late May. Ford has since signed a contract with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, the team has announced.

Cincinnati Reds News / Just Baseball / June 15

Past Rock Bottom, the Cincinnati Reds are Showing Signs of Life

“The Reds fall 4-6 to the Padres and have now lost eight straight series.” That was May 23rd, which at that time was coming up on a month of awful baseball including an eight-game losing streak.

Cincinnati Reds News / Last Word On Sports / May 31

Reds First Baseman Elects Free Agency Over Minors

First baseman Mike Ford has decided to elect free agency rather than accept an outright assignment with the Cincinnati Reds. The 31-year-old infielder was designated for assignment earlier this week but passed through waivers unclaimed.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 31

Former Mariners' Slugger Becomes Available But Reunion Doesn't Make Sense

Former Seattle Mariners' slugger Mike Ford is on the open market again after spending some time with the Cincinnati Reds this season. Per Reds' reporter Charlie Goldsmith on "X:" From the Reds: Mike Ford who was outrighted to AAA Louisville, has informed the Reds that he will elect free agency instead of accepting an outright assignment.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Veteran 1B rejects outright assignment, elects free agency

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 31

Veteran Opts for Free Agency After Cincinnati Reds Outrighted Him to Triple-A Louisville

The Mike Ford era has come to an end. The Reds outrighted the veteran to Triple-A Louisville, but he has decided to become a free agent instead, the team announced on Friday.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 29

Former Angels Infielder DFA’d by Struggling NL Team

Mike Ford, the former Los Angeles Angels infielder, has been designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds announced the news on Wednesday via Twitter/X.

Cincinnati Reds News / Field Level Media / May 29

Reds activate OF TJ Friedl from IL, DFA Mike Ford

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl was activated from the injured list and inserted at the top of the lineup for Wednesday afternoon's game against the visiting St.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Reds re-signing veteran who ripped it up in spring training

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Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / May 4

Rather Than Promoting Veteran to Majors, Cincinnati Reds Opt to Release Veteran Power Hitter

The Reds decided to release veteran Mike Ford according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Ford opted out of his minor league contract earlier this week, which meant Cincinnati could retain him by signing him by calling him up to the majors.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Mike Ford triggers opt-out with Reds

First baseman Mike Ford has exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23, 2024

Reds grant power-hitting journeyman his release

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MLB News / Fastball on SI / February 23, 2024

Former Seattle Mariners' Power Hitter Signs Minor League Deal with Cincinnati Reds

Slugger Mike Ford has signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post: Mike Ford to the Reds on a minor league deal.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / February 23, 2024

Cincinnati Reds Signing Veteran First Baseman to Minor League Deal

The Reds are signing veteran Mike Ford to a minor league contract according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. The deal will be worth $1.3 million if Ford makes the big league club. Ford hit 16 home runs and had 34 RBI in 83 games for the Mariners last season, mostly serving as their designated hitter.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 17, 2021