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…
Cubs flash leather vs. Padres, but can they beat well-rested Brewers at their own game in NLDS?
NL Central rivals meet in the NLDS, as the Milwaukee Brewers are set to square off against the…
Texas Rangers hire Skip Schumaker as new manager
The Texas Rangers‘ managerial search didn’t last long, and the team didn’t have to look far. Skip Schumaker…
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…
Guardians complete historic comeback to win AL Central, Blue Jays take AL East
It came down to the wire, but the American League’s East and Central divisions have their victors. In…
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…
Houston Astros eliminated from playoff contention, ending streak of 8 straight appearances
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Houston Astros’ streak of eight consecutive playoff appearances ended Saturday night in the…
Weekend sports watch guide: MLB playoff push, WNBA semis, Alabama-Georgia, Lamar vs. Mahomes
It’s Friday night, where we’re just grooving to the beat. Here’s to this loaded weekend of high-leverage games,…