Dusty Baker Officially Returning In 2023

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is officially returning to the team on a one-year deal for the 2023 season, the team announced on Wednesday. Baker, 73, earned his first World Series title with the team in his 25th season as a skipper as they beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. General manager James Click's […]

Trey Mancini, Will Smith Become Free Agents

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Trey Mancini and relief pitcher Will Smith have become free agents after the team declined to pick up their options for the 2023 season. Mancini had a $10 million mutual option for next year, while Smith's 2023 option was worth $13 million. Mancini wasn't playing every day in Houston after they […]

Dusty Baker, James Click To Be Extended

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane spoke with manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click on Monday and plans to formally extend each of them a contract for the 2023 season as the organization looks to win back-to-back World Series titles. Baker isn't a surprise coming off his first World Series title as a manager, […]

Rockies Hire Hensley Meulens As Hitting Coach

The Colorado Rockies hired Hensley Meulens as their new hitting coach on Monday. Meulens served as the New York Yankees assistant hitting coach in 2022 during outfielder Aaron Judge's record-setting season. The Rockies hit .254 last year, which was the second-lowest mark in franchise history, behind only the 2021 team (.249). Meulens is taking over […]

Angels Won't Trade Shohei Ohtani This Winter

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said that the team isn't trading two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani this winter. There has been plenty of speculation that the Angels will need to trade Ohtani before he's eligible to hit the open market after the 2023 season. But it's a complicated matter, especially with owner Arte Moreno […]

Cardinals Name Three New Coaches

The St. Louis Cardinals announced new titles for three coaches heading into the 2023 season next year. Turner Ward has been promoted to hitting coach, Dusty Blake has been promoted to pitching coach and former outfielder Matt Holliday will serve as the new bench coach. Ward replaces Jeff Albert, Blake replaces Mike Maddux and Holliday […]

Nationals Decline Nelson Cruz's Option

As expected, the Washington Nationals declined designated hitter Nelson Cruz's $16 million mutual option for the 2023 season, which makes him a free agent. The Nationals will pay a $3 million buyout, in addition to his $12 million salary during the 2022 season. The 42-year-old dealt with blurry vision late in the season and ended […]

Trey Mancini, Christian Vazquez Starting On Saturday

Houston Astros first baseman Trey Mancini and catcher Christian Vazquez are in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the World Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. Mancini is getting the nod at first and batting seventh after the Astros removed Yuli Gurriel (knee) from the World Series roster due […]

Rangers Linked To Dayton Moore

Former Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore continues to be linked to the Texas Rangers by sources within the industry. Current Rangers GM Chris Young finished his pitching career with the Royals and Moore from 2015 to 2017. The Royals relieved Moore of his duties as president of baseball operations recently and promoted GM […]

Pedro Grifol Officially Named White Sox's Manager

The Chicago White Sox officially named Pedro Grifol as the 42nd manager in franchise history on Thursday. Grifol is a member of two American League pennant-winning teams and was a part of the Kansas City Royals' World Series champion staff. The 52-year-old will take over for Hall of Fame skipper Tony La Russa, who had […]

Yordan Alvarez Serving As The DH In Game 4

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third in Game 4 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola on Wednesday. With Alvarez at DH, Aledmys Diaz will get the nod in left field and will hit eighth in the batting order. One of […]

Angels Not Currently Listening To Shohei Ohtani Trade Offers

The Los Angeles Angels are not currently entertaining trade offers for their starting pitcher/designated hitter star Shohei Ohtani, per SNY's Andy Martino. The 28-year-old will be in the final year of his contract in 2023, so it is conceivable that the team could try to trade him if they do not reach a contract extension. […]

Bryce Harper Sets Tone With Game 3 Homer

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper set the tone for Tuesday's World Series Game 3 when he hit a two-run home run off of Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. in the bottom of the first inning. While the Phillies would hit four more homers, Harper's was the only one the team would need as […]

Nelson Cruz Has Successful Eye Surgery

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (eye) announced on his official Twitter account that he underwent successful eye surgery. Cruz dealt with eye issues late in the year that caused blurry vision, but he was able to get it fixed and should be good to go if he decides to continue playing in 2023. The […]

White Sox Set To Hire Pedro Grifol As Next Manager

According to a tweet from ESPN's Buster Olney on Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox are reportedly set to hire Kansas City Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol as their manager. Olney tweeted on Tuesday, "Pedro Grifol, longtime coach with the Royals, is expected to be the next White Sox manager, an announcement that could come later […]

Albert Pujols Officially Retires Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols officially signed his retirement papers on Monday with the team, according to a source. The future Hall of Famer made the All-Star team, had an amazing second half of the season and finished his final MLB campaign by slashing a very respectable .270/.345/.550 with an .895 OPS, […]

Game 3 Of World Series Postponed Monday

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced that Game 3 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in Philadelphia has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be moved back to Tuesday. Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. was scheduled to start for the Astros on Monday, while right-hander […]

David Hensley Serving As The DH Monday

Houston Astros rookie infielder David Hensley will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh on Monday in Game 3 of the World Series against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Noah Syndergaard. Trey Mancini will start on the bench. Yordan Alvarez is starting in left field and is hitting third in the batting lineup, as usual. In […]

Jon Singleton Returning To Brewers

Per a tweet from MLB.com's Adam McCalvy on Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly "bringing back first baseman Jon Singleton on a Minor League contract — and this time there's an invitation to big league camp." As McCalvy also noted in his tweet, Singleton enjoyed a strong season with Milwaukee's Triple-A affiliate last season. The […]

Matt Quatraro Hired As Royals Next Manager

The Kansas City Royals have found their new manager in Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro. The 48-year-old has been a popular name with at least seven clubs interviewing him for managerial vacancies in recent years. Quatraro has spent the last five seasons as the bench coach to Kevin Cash in Tampa Bay. He'll […]

Trey Mancini In Astros Lineup For Game 1

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Trey Mancini will be in the lineup Friday for Game 1 of the World Series. He is the team's designated hitter for the night and will bat seventh in the order. With Justin Verlander on the hill, the Astros feel safe with Yordan Alvarez in left field, which opens up a […]

Greg Brown Out As Cubs Hitting Coach

The Chicago Cubs are moving on from hitting coach Greg Brown at a position that continues to be a revolving door for the organization. Between 2012 and 2022, the Cubs have employed 14 different hitting coaches. Brown was a successful college coach and area scout who signed both J.D. Martinez and Enrique Hernandez. It's unknown […]

Dusty Baker Plans To Return In 2023

Regardless of what happens in the World Series, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker plans to return to his position in 2023, according to sources. The future Hall of Famer is seeking his first World Series title this week against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he has led his team to this point with a perfect 6-0 […]

David Stearns Stepping Down In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns is stepping down and will remain in an advisory role to owner Mark Attanasio and baseball operations, the Brewers announced on Thursday. Matt Arnold will now move into the lead role to oversee all baseball operations in Milwaukee. Arnold has been the team's senior vice president and […]

Mike Maddux, Jeff Albert Not Returning To Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Mike Maddux is stepping down, while Jeff Albert has elected not to return as hitting coach for the 2023 season. "We have a lot of openings," president John Mozeliak said. Bullpen coach Bryan Eversgerd also won't be returning, while former bench coach Skip Schumaker was hired as the manager for […]

Yankees Plan To Stick With Aaron Boone

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner plans to keep Aaron Boone on as manager in 2023. "As far as Boone's concerned, we just signed him and for all the same reasons I listed a year ago, I believe he is a very good manager," Steinbrenner said. "I don't see a change there." Boone signed a […]

Marlins Choose Skip Schumaker As Next Manager

The Miami Marlins have decided to hire St. Louis Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker as their next manager. Schumaker is a first-time manager after playing 11 big-league seasons, his first eight coming with the Cardinals. He won a World Series with the organization in 2011. Schumaker was the bench coach in 2022 after four seasons […]

Brian Cashman's Contract Is Up This Winter

Per an article from SNY's Andy Martino on Sunday, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman's contract is up this winter. Per Martino's article, "Cashman's contract is up, of course, and most in the organization believe that Hal Steinbrenner will ask him back, and that Cashman will accept." Martino's article also states that manager Aaron […]

Orioles Bringing Back Full Coaching Staff For 2023

The Baltimore Orioles will leave their coaching staff intact for the 2023 season, per MASN Sport's Roch Kubatko. The only change the team will make is the addition of Cody Asche as offensive strategy coach. The O's had a surprisingly successful 2022 season, earning their first winning season in six seasons with a record of […]

Marlins Down To Four Finalists For Managerial Opening

The Miami Marlins are down to four finalists for their managerial opening and are expected to decide soon. The candidates are St. Louis Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker, Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada, Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro and New York Yankees third base coach Luis Rojas. The Marlins may decide on […]