Brewers Expected To Name Pat Murphy As Next Manager

The Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing plans to promote bench coach Pat Murphy as their next manager, a source told MLB.com's Adam McCalvy on Monday night. Former manager Craig Counsell recently accepted the managerial position for the Cubs, creating an in-division vacancy. Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Wednesday from the GM meetings that the team […]

Astros Expected To Name Joe Espada As Next Manager

The Houston Astros are in search of a new manager after Dusty Baker retired at the end of the 2023 season. It appears that it didn't take the Astros too long to find a replacement. The organization is expected to name current bench coach Joe Espada as the new head coach. The 48-year-old has been […]

Mookie Betts Wins Sixth Silver Slugger Award

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts won his sixth career Silver Slugger award in 2023 by hitting .307/.408/.579, his best marks in each category since he won the 2018 American League MVP, and he also had a career-high 39 home runs. Betts had 80 extra-base hits for the second time in his career and led […]

Corey Seager Wins Third Silver Slugger Award

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager added to his impressive hardware for the 2023 season after winning a World Series title and World Series MVP for the second time in his career, as he was named the American League's Silver Slugger award winner on Thursday. He did it by recording 33 home runs, 96 RBI, 88 […]

Dodgers The Favorites For Shohei Ohtani?

The consensus around the league is that the Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorites to land free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) this offseason because they cleared the payroll space to accommodate him, they are consistent winners and may hold a geographic advantage. The Los Angeles Angels are interested in re-signing him, and the San […]

Teams Interested In Reds Depth

Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall said rival teams are asking about "a handful" of the team's position players this offseason, which is an unsurprising development given their depth, especially in the infield. Jonathan India and Nick Senzel and rookies Spencer Steer, Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Noelvi Marte all had […]

Brewers May Be Willing To Move Anyone On Their Roster

The Milwaukee Brewers are open to moving virtually any player on their roster this offseason, according to industry sources briefed on the Brewers' discussions but not authorized to speak publicly. The process effectively began when they sent outfielder Mark Canha to the Detroit Tigers for a pitching prospect. A continued teardown of the roster would […]

Christopher Morel Likely To Move To First Base

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that outfielder Christopher Morel is playing first base in winter ball and is likely to stay there heading into next season. Morel broke out in his second major-league season in 2023 with a .247/.313/.508 slash line, an .821 OPS, 26 home runs, 17 doubles, three triples, […]

Angels Hire Ron Washington As New Manager

The Los Angeles Angels hired Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington as their new manager on Wednesday. They will give him an undisclosed two-year contract. Washington will become the 23rd manager in franchise history after the Halos fired Phil Nevin following another disappointing season in 2023 that ended without a playoff berth. The 71-year-old […]

Cubs May Be The Most Aggressive Team For Shohei Ohtani

The Chicago Cubs could reportedly be the most aggressive team for free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow). Ohtani, who will not pitch in 2024 following a UCL procedure, will surely have several suitors on the open market, but the Cubs appear ready to pounce on the two-way star. It wouldn't be the first big splash […]

Blue Jays Expressing Interest in Jorge Soler

Free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler is receiving interest from the Toronto Blue Jays on the open market. The club is looking to add a power bat alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Soler certainly fits that bill. The veteran clubbed 36 home runs in the 2023 season while posting an .853 OPS before opting out of […]

A's Exercise Mark Kotsay's 2025 Option

The Oakland Athletics announced on Tuesday that they exercised manager Mark Kotsay's option for the 2025 season. The move comes after another trying season for the A's in which they went 50-112 in 2023 after going 60-102 in his first season as the skipper in 2022. The 47-year-old former big-league outfielder signed a three-year deal […]

Marlins Don't Give Jorge Soler A Qualifying Offer

The Miami Marlins chose not to extend a $20.325 million qualifying offer to outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler. The 31-year-old right-handed slugger opted out of the final year of his contract in 2024 for a chance to hit the open market this offseason. Soler will be even more attractive on the free-agent market this winter without […]

J.D. Martinez Doesn't Receive Qualifying Offer From Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not extend a $20.325 million qualifying offer to designated hitter J.D. Martinez, according to a source. It means that the Dodgers won't receive draft-pick compensation if Martinez signs elsewhere in free agency. The Dodgers need to keep the DH spot clear for now given their interest in free-agent two-way superstar […]

Angels Extend Qualifying Offer To Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Angels officially extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow), which means they'll be eligible for draft-pick compensation if Ohtani signs with another team this offseason. Ohtani will reject the offer before the Nov. 14 deadline because he's seeking a long-term deal and will make more than that […]

Matt Chapman Wins Fourth Gold Glove

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman won his fourth career Gold Glove award in 2023, becoming the second third baseman in Blue Jays history to win the honor (Kelly Gruber in 1990). Chapman led all AL third baseman with 12 defensive runs saved, upping his career total to 92. Also winning Gold Gloves in […]

Stephen Vogt Hired To Manage Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have hired Stephen Vogt as the 45th manager in franchise history. The former big-league backstop replaces Terry Francona who managed the club for 11 seasons before stepping down due to a lengthy battle with health issues. Vogt, 39, played 794 MLB games as a catcher and hit .239 with 82 home runs […]

Carlos Mendoza Tabbed To Manage Mets

The New York Mets have hired former Yankees bench coach Carlos  Mendoza as their new manager. Originally seen as finalists to land the highly-coveted Craig Counsell, they decided to go with Mendoza before Counsell was surprisingly hired by the Chicago Cubs. The 43-year-old Mendoza has spent the last four seasons as Aaron Boone's bench coach with […]

Craig Counsell Hired To Manage Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have hired former Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell as their new manager. Counsell will replace David Ross, who was under contract to manage the club in 2024. Hired by Milwaukee prior to the 2015 season, Counsell compiled a 707-625 record across nine seasons with the club, winning three NL Central titles while […]

Padres To Interview Carlos Mendoza For Managerial Position

The San Diego Padres will interview New York Yankees bench coach Carlos  Mendoza this weekend for their managerial position after they let Bob Melvin walk following the disappointing 2023 campaign. The 43-year-old Mendoza will be the fourth candidate interviewed by the Friars. Internal candidates Mike Shildt and Ryan Flaherty are still considered the favorites, but sources […]

Justin Turner, Corey Kluber Become Free Agents

As expected, the Boston Red Sox declined their 2024 option on right-hander Corey Kluber (shoulder) on Friday, while third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner declined his $13.4 million 2024 option. Both players are now free agents. Turner will receive a $6.7 million buyout. Turner is nearing 40 years of age (he's 38), but he didn't lack […]

Jorge Soler To Opt Out Of Final Year Of His Deal

The Miami Marlins have been informed that outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler will exercise his opt-out clause on the final year of his three-year deal with the team, according to sources. It makes sense after Soler clubbed 36 home runs as a first-time All-Star in his second year in Miami in 2023. The 31-year-old right-handed slugger […]

Nelson Cruz Announces Retirement

Long-time designated hitter Nelson Cruz announced his retirement from professional baseball on The Adam Jones Podcast on Thursday. The 43-year-old Dominican slugger had a phenomenal 19-year big-league career that saw him make seven All-Star teams and win four Silver Slugger awards. Cruz finishes his illustrious career with 464 home runs, 1,325 RBI and 84 stolen […]

Astros Haven't Started Interviewing Managerial Candidates

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Wednesday that the team has not started interviewing managerial candidates yet. The Astros will need to replace Dusty Baker this offseason after he retired following four fruitful seasons as the skipper. In house, the Astros are expected to interview bench coach Joe Espada, who has been close […]

Mitch Garver In Game 1 Lineup Despite Bruised Ribs

Texas Rangers designated hitter Mitch Garver (ribs) is batting fifth for Game 1 of the World Series. Bruised ribs aren't going to keep Garver out of the lineup, and the Rangers are going with the same lineup they used against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS. Garver is hitting .294 with a […]

Sean Casey Won't Return As Yankees Hitting Coach

New York Yankees hitting coach Sean Casey has announced that he will not be returning to the position in 2024 after he was hired in July of the 2023 season. "I'm not gonna be able to come back next year (as Yankee hitting coach) because I have my two daughters at home," Casey said. "I […]

Mets Receive Permission To Interview Craig Counsell

The New York Mets have received permission to interview Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell for their managerial position, according to league sources. The Brewers had initially indicated they wouldn't give permission to the Mets, and Counsell's contract would have to expire. However, the Brewers have changed course. Counsell is expected to explore other opportunities, including […]

Mitch Garver Avoids Serious Injury

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver (ribs) underwent precautionary X-rays on Tuesday to determine the severity of his injury. The 32-year-old slugger was removed from Monday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the ribs. Luckily, it sounds like Garver has avoided serious injury. The X-rays revealed that Garver avoided any fractures to his ribs. […]

Giants Set To Hire Bob Melvin As Next Manager

The San Francisco Giants are set to announce the hiring of former San Diego Padres skipper Bob Melvin as their next manager, according to sources briefed on the matter. The Giants moved quickly on the three-time Manager of the Year once the Padres granted them permission to speak with Melvin, who had one year remaining […]

Bruce Bochy Takes Third Different Team To World Series

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy came out of retirement to manage the Rangers in 2023 and led the team to the World Series in his first season in Texas. The three-time World Series-winning manager has now taken three different teams -- the Rangers, San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres -- to the Fall Classic […]