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Cody Ransom | Third Baseman

Team: Chicago Cubs
Age / DOB:  (37) / 2/17/1976
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 203
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Grand Canyon (AZ)
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Cody Ransom is batting .350/.435/.900 with three homers in his first eight games with the Cubs.
Ransom and Luis Valbuena have formed a surprisingly productive platoon at third base, as the two are hitting a combined .267 (27-for-101) with eight home runs and 17 RBI. The two will continue to share the position while Ian Stewart tries to figure things out at Triple-A. "He’s been around a long time,’’ manager Dale Sveum said of Ransom. ‘‘He’s always hit home runs. He’ll strike out against right-handers, but he’s always hit left-handers. He’s dependable in the field, a no-panic kind of player.’’ May 5 - 9:06 AM
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Cody Ransom will start at third base Tuesday against the Reds.

Ransom, who was claimed off waivers from the Padres last week, will hit seventh against left-hander Tony Cingrani. He could split time with Luis Valbuena at third base in the short-term.
Related: Luis Valbuena
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Apr 23 - 2:17 PM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Cubs claimed INF Cody Ransom off waivers from the Padres.

Ransom was hitless in his fist 11 at-bats with the Padres and got designated for assignment on April 12. He will function as a utility infielder for Chicago.
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Apr 16 - 4:39 PM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Padres designated INF Cody Ransom for assignment.

Ransom made the Opening Day roster as the final bench player, but went hitless in his first 11 at-bats including five strikeouts. With Chase Headley progressing rapidly in his recovery, and the Padres content to roll with Jedd Gyorko at third base in the meantime, Ransom was expendable. He'll likely have to settle for a minor league deal elsewhere.
Apr 12 - 6:45 PM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Padres purchased the contract of INF Cody Ransom from Triple-A Tucson.

Ransom made the team after Logan Forsythe had a setback with his foot injury. He has enough pop to where he could be relevant in NL-only leagues for a short time.
Mar 31 - 1:31 PM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Padres manager Bud Black said Wednesday that Cody Ransom will make the Opening Day roster.

Logan Forsythe had a setback with his foot on Tuesday, so Ransom is suddenly the favorite to start at third base while Chase Headley (thumb) is on the mend. The 36-year-old batted .220/.312/.411 with 11 homers for the Diamondbacks and Brewers last season and could have some short-term value in NL-only fantasy leagues.
Related: Logan Forsythe
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune on Twitter
Mar 27 - 12:46 PM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Padres signed INF Cody Ransom to a minor league contract.

He'll receive an invitation to spring training. Ransom batted .220/.312/.411 with 11 homers for the D'Backs and Brewers in 2012 and should have a decent chance at winning a bench job.
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 11:28:00 AM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Cody Ransom has elected free agency.

Ransom refused an outright assignment from the Diamondbacks and will test out the free agent waters instead. The 36-year-old batted .220/.312/.411 with 11 homers for the Brewers and D'Backs in 2012.
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 11:26:00 AM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Diamondbacks purchased the contract of INF Cody Ransom from Triple-A Reno.

Ransom was claimed on waivers Friday after the Diamondbacks lost him to the Brewers earlier this season. The 36-year-old will provide infield depth.
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 09:31:00 AM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Diamondbacks claimed INF Cody Ransom off waivers from the Brewers.

He'll be officially added to the roster on Saturday. Ransom actually began the season with the Diamondbacks before being claimed off waivers by the Brewers in May. The 36-year-old has a .214/.305/.400 batting line in 252 plate appearances this year.
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 05:22:00 PM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Cody Ransom had two of the Brewers five hits as they were shut out by Ryan Dempster and the Cubs on Tuesday.

Ransom's 2-for-3 effort was the lone bright spot offensively for the Brew Crew in the game. With Cesar Izturis on the disabled list, Ransom has started seven straight games and should continue man the shortstop position for Milwaukee. He's worth a look in deeper leagues and provides decent power from a weak middle infield spot.
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 11:57:00 PM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Brewers claimed INF Cody Ransom off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Ransom was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks earlier this week despite posting a .922 OPS in 58 plate appearances. The 36-year-old has good power and should get regular playing time at shortstop in Milwaukee. He's worth trying out in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.
Source: Mike Vassallo on Twitter
Wed, May 23, 2012 04:58:00 PM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Diamondbacks designated 3B Cody Ransom for assignment.

He was cleared to make room for Josh Bell on the active roster. Ransom was a popular waiver wire addition after enjoying some early success this season, but it didn't take him long to show his true colors. He had just one hit in his last 15 at-bats.
Mon, May 21, 2012 05:31:00 PM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Cody Ransom continued providing a spark to the Diamondbacks offense, belting his third home run of the season in a 5-4 win over the Mets on Friday.

Ransom finished the night 2-for-3 with three RBI. He's been on an absolute tear since being recalled from Triple-A a few weeks ago, now hitting .345 with three homers and 10 RBI. While he's unlikely to continue at this pace, with Ryan Roberts struggling he should receive everyday playing time at third base and could be worth a flier as an injury replacement in deeper mixed leagues.
Fri, May 4, 2012 10:41:00 PM
Cody Ransom - 3B - Cubs

Diamondbacks purchased the contract of INF Cody Ransom from Triple-A Reno.

He'll take the place of the injured Chris Young (shoulder) on the active roster. Ransom is a .220/.304/.383 career hitter over 383 plate appearances in the majors, so he can be ignored in fantasy leagues.
Wed, Apr 18, 2012 02:52:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Welington Castillo
2Dioner Navarro
3Steve Clevenger
1B1Anthony Rizzo
2B1Darwin Barney
SS1Starlin Castro
3B1Luis Valbuena
2Cody Ransom
LF1Alfonso Soriano
2Ryan Sweeney
CF1David DeJesus
RF1Nate Schierholtz
2Scott Hairston
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Garza
2Jeff Samardzija
3Edwin Jackson
4Scott Baker
5Scott Feldman
6Travis Wood
7Carlos Villanueva
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kevin Gregg
2Kyuji Fujikawa
3Carlos Marmol
4James Russell
5Shawn Camp
6Hector Rondon
7Henry Rodriguez
8Rafael Dolis
9Zach Putnam
10Blake Parker
11Arodys Vizcaino
12Brooks Raley