Mets To Interview Eduardo Perez The Mets will interview former big league first baseman Eduardo Perez as part of their managerial search, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports (via Twitter). Perez joins former Yankees skipper Joe Girardi, former big league outfielder Carlos Beltran, D-backs director of player development Mike Bell and Twins bench…
DetailsSudden Burst of Bullpen Competence a Key to Nationals’ Postseason Success With the Nationals, it’s always the damn bullpen. Over the past eight seasons, that unit has provided the franchise with more embarrassment and grief than relief, from Drew Storen‘s ninth-inning meltdown against the Cardinals in Game 5 of the 2012 Division Series to manager…
DetailsCubs To Interview Joe Espada, Gabe Kapler The Cubs are interviewing Astros bench coach Joe Espada for their managerial opening today, tweets Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune tweets that they’ll also interview recently dismissed Phillies skipper Gabe Kapler this week. Espada’s Astros, of course, are still very much alive in…
DetailsJob Posting: Mets Dominican Republic Academy Integration Analyst Position: Integration Analyst, Dominican Republic Academy Location: Dominican Republic Summary: The New York Mets are seeking an analyst to integrate data from new technology into the operation of the International Scouting & Player Development departments. This individual will work closely with scouts and coaches at the New…
DetailsTribal chiefs urge Atlanta Braves to end the ‘tomahawk chop’ The heads of two Native American tribes that once inhabited Georgia are praising St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley for criticizing the Atlanta Braves’ tomahawk chop, saying the tradition reinforces decades-old stereotypes and should stop. Cherokee and Creek tribal chiefs told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that…
DetailsThe Rockies Need To Make Tough Calls On Some Key Players The Rockies poured $106MM into their bullpen prior to the 2018 season, signing Wade Davis to a three-year, $52MM contract (the highest annual rate ever promised to a reliever) and inking right-hander Bryan Shaw and lefty Jake McGee to matching three-year, $27MM deals. To…
DetailsElledge not looking past Arizona Fall League For Seth Elledge, the future now — in the Arizona Fall League. For the Cardinals No. 25 prospect, the task at hand is his next relief outing for the Glendale Desert Dogs. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191014&content_id=311148872&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsCasas, Duran carry Red Sox All-Stars First baseman Triston Casas and outfielder Jarren Duran — both 2018 Draft picks — stood out in their first full seasons and lead the 2019 Red Sox Organization All-Stars. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191014&content_id=311011996&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsPrimer Dugout (and link of the day) 10-14-2019 Columbus Dispatch, October 14, 1919:Ed Barrow, manager of the Boston Red Sox, declares that Babe Ruth will touch the .400 mark as a hitter in 1920. Barrow gives cause for his statement by declaring that he will endeavor to have Ruth shorten his swing, which may not…
DetailsReport: Phillies to interview Dusty Baker for managerial position Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports that former MLB skipper and current Giants advisor Dusty Baker is slated to interview for the Phillies’ managerial opening. The Phillies parted ways with manager Gabe Kapler last week after the team finished the 2019 season with an 81-81…
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