Carlos Mendoza will return as manager of the New York Mets next season, after his high-priced team faded badly in the second half this year and missed the playoffs. At a news conference Monday to discuss the collapse, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns took responsibility and said Mendoza is definitely coming back. Anything else would have been a surprise, … [Read more...] about Stearns takes blame for Mets collapse and says Mendoza will return as manager
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Bruce Bochy out as Rangers manager after 3-year stint and the team’s only World Series title
Bruce Bochy will not return as manager of the Texas Rangers after a three-year stint that began with the franchise’s first World Series championship in 2023 before missing the playoffs in both seasons since then. The Rangers announced Monday night that the team and Bochy had mutually agreed to end his managerial tenure. He has been offered a front-office role in an advisory … [Read more...] about Bruce Bochy out as Rangers manager after 3-year stint and the team’s only World Series title
VOTE: 6 Astros on All-MLB Ballot
AL Notes: Naylor, Chisholm Jr., Altuve, Cowser
Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor was removed from Friday’s 3-2 loss to the Dodgers due to groin tightness, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Manager Dan Wilson described the move as precautionary, which is quite a relief for M’s fans as they gear up for the postseason. Naylor has been one of the team’s best hitters since being acquired from the Diamondbacks in July, … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Naylor, Chisholm Jr., Altuve, Cowser
Carlos Correa believes Astros should run it back in 2026 banking on better health
Carlos Correa's optimism of returning to contention with good health in 2026 ignores the complex reality that the Houston Astros will have to stare down this offseason. … [Read more...] about Carlos Correa believes Astros should run it back in 2026 banking on better health