Nationals not letting Max Scherzer buzz distract them HOUSTON — Dave Martinez understands the buzz around Max Scherzer being available to pitch in Game 7, but the Nationals’ manager knows that in order for that to happen his club has to win Game 6 on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Asked on Monday what…
DetailsMLBTR Poll: Francisco Lindor’s Future We may be in for at least a couple of months of rumors centering on superstar Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor, who came up in trade speculation earlier Monday. The Dodgers are reportedly set to explore taking an offseason run at Lindor, already a four-time All-Star who won’t turn 26 until…
DetailsWINTER UPDATE: KICKHAM LEADS AA PLAYERS IN MEXICO Photo: Liga Mexicana del Pacifico Over a dozen current and former American Association players are spending their off-season playing in the Mexican Pacific League, with representatives on six different clubs. Miami Marlins LHP Mike Kickham (pictured, Kansas City ’16), this week’s Pitcher of the Week, has yet…
DetailsMets Holding Third Round Of Managerial Interviews The Mets are moving ahead with a third round of managerial interviews, as Andy Martino of SNY.tv reported last night. Somewhat surprisingly, the list hasn’t really been pared down much to this point. In for a third interview are long-known candidates Carlos Beltran, Tim Bogar, and Derek Shelton.…
DetailsBryan Price, Kirk Saarloos Each Decline To Become Diamondbacks Pitching Coach 8:41pm: The D-Backs also struck out when they offered the gig to TCU pitching coach Kirk Saarloos, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic (via Twitter). Saarloos, a seven-year MLB veteran, will evidently stay on for a seventh year at Texas Christian. 7:34am: Former Reds manager…
DetailsOffseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics While this season represented another year in which the Athletics fell short of the ultimate goal, it would still be difficult to call it anything but a success. The low-budget franchise overcame multiple key injuries in its rotation to amass 97 wins for the second straight year and earn its second…
DetailsRays Will Not Hire External Executive To Replace Chaim Bloom The Rays have decided not to hire an executive from outside the organization to replace the departing Chaim Bloom, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Rather, the club will deploy a trio of top lieutenants under the leadership of senior VP/general manager Erik…
DetailsPhillies’ Joe Girardi gets defensive about old Yankees critiques Newly minted Phillies manager Joe Girardi appears tired of hearing the criticisms of how he manages young players. It was the main reason he was let go by the Yankees after winning 91 games and reaching Game 7 of the ALCS with a club filled with…
DetailsMLBTR Live Chat: 10/28/19 Click here to access tonight’s live chat with MLBTR’s Connor Byrne. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/10/mlbtr-live-chat-102819.html
DetailsMariners Outright Ryon Healy, Connor Sadzeck, Chasen Bradford The Mariners outrighted three players today, per a club announcement. Corner infielder Ryon Healy is the most notable name departing the 40-man. He’s joined by righty relievers Chasen Bradford and Connor Sadzeck. All three of these players finished their seasons on the 60-day injured list. They’d have required…
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