These World Series contenders should serve as inspiration for Buster Posey and the Giants
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‘This is what I dreamed about’: Croes’ rapid rise through Giants organization is sign of good things to come
QUINCY — The pressure is off, but Dayson Croes knows he can’t relax. The dream of playing Major…
What I’m hearing about MLB’s current managerial openings
In the wake of Skip Schumaker’s four-year contract to manage the Texas Rangers, one executive wondered if Schumaker’s playbook…
Five under-the-radar names who fit the job description
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MLB manager search tracker: Latest news about openings, candidates as Rangers hire Skip Schumaker
Last year, only three MLB teams made managerial changes: the Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins and Chicago White Sox.…
MLB job openings: Here are three college coaches ex-GM Jim Bowden says could make the jump to the big leagues
For a while now, MLB teams have generally avoided hiring managers from the college ranks. With eight managerial…
Ranking MLB’s eight managerial openings: Braves, Orioles offer upside, Rockies avoid being last on list
The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday morning that Brian Snitker, the club’s manager since taking over on an…
Wild Card Series predictions: The Athletic MLB staff picks the winners for each series
We did it! The 162-game MLB regular season marathon is in the rearview mirror and now the sprint…
Presenting the MLB Postseason All-Quarter Century Team — just in time for October
Does anyone remember how we kicked off postseason baseball in the 2000s? We bet Greg Maddux does. He…
Trea Turner, Aaron Judge among leaders as MLB season ends
NEW YORK — Philadelphia‘s Trea Turner won his second National League batting title with a record-low .304 average,…
15 MLB teams that could change their manager or head of baseball operations this offseason
For the latest example of a major-league manager’s volatile existence, look no further than the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Torey…
‘Smarter’ Brewers Overcome Payroll Cuts in World Series Quest
SAN DIEGO — It hardly seems like it, but it’s been 20 years since Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark…