Mets pick coach Luis Rojas to replace Beltrán as manager
NEW YORK (AP) — Caught off guard in a quick split with Carlos Beltrán, the New York Mets want some continuity for a change. So with spring training only three […]
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign-stealing scandal
BOSTON (AP) Alex Cora has already been identified as a ringleader in an illegal system of sign stealing when he was with the Houston Astros. The Red Sox didn’t wait […]
Continue ReadingGiants hire Gabe Kapler as manager to replace Bruce Bochy
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gabe Kapler might need years to match the popularity of his predecessors with the San Francisco Giants. Farhan Zaidi believes he will get there eventually. Kapler […]
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Cardinals manager Mike Shildt gets new 3-year contract
ST. LOUIS (AP) Cardinals manager Mike Shildt has a new three-year contract through the 2022 season. Shildt was hired in 2018 and his initial deal ran through 2020. At its […]
Continue ReadingMets hire Carlos Beltrán as manager
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Beltrán, two years removed from his playing career and with no managerial experience, has been picked by the New York Mets to replace Mickey Callaway. […]
Continue ReadingRoyals hire ex-Cardinals skipper Mike Matheny as manager
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Matheny walked through the doors of Kauffman Stadium a year ago to take a job as a special adviser with the Kansas City Royals, […]
Continue ReadingPhillies hire Joe Girardi as manager
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Phillies got their man. Philadelphia hired former Yankees manager Joe Girardi to replace Gabe Kapler on Thursday. Girardi will be introduced at a news conference Monday. “I’m […]
Continue ReadingChicago Cubs hire David Ross to replace Maddon as manager
CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs thought they needed a new voice in the dugout. They are banking on good ol’ “Grandpa Rossy” to give them a spark. The Cubs hired […]
Continue ReadingPhillies fire manager Gabe Kapler in hyped season gone wrong
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Gabe Kapler took the fall for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was fired Thursday, nearly two weeks after a disappointing finish to a season of big expectations highlighted by Bryce […]
Continue ReadingAngels fire manager Ausmus after 1 poor season; Maddon next?
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Manager Brad Ausmus has been fired by the Los Angeles Angels after just one difficult season in charge. Angels general manager Billy Eppler announced the decision […]
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