A pair of former Angels’ stars looked like the frontrunners to be the club’s next manager. Now, both are out of the race. Torii Hunter is no longer a candidate in the Angels’ managerial search, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Hunter news comes after Albert Pujols’ candidacy met the same fate this morning. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports Hunter could still be a … [Read more...] about Angels Remove Torii Hunter From Managerial Consideration
Angels Hire Kurt Suzuki As Manager
The Angels’ managerial search is over, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that former big league catcher and current Halos special assistant Kurt Suzuki has been hired as the team’s new bench boss. Suzuki was one of multiple former Angels players who was linked to the managerial vacancy. Albert Pujols emerged as the initial candidate for the job and was seen as the … [Read more...] about Angels Hire Kurt Suzuki As Manager
Albert Pujols No Longer A Candidate In Angels’ Managerial Search
Albert Pujols won’t be the next manager of the Angels, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman writes that Pujols and the club have broken off talks due to differences between the sides regarding “coaches, resources, and compensation.” The Athletic’s Sam Blum reports that while circumstances could change, it’s believed to be “very unlikely” that the … [Read more...] about Albert Pujols No Longer A Candidate In Angels’ Managerial Search
Dodgers Expected To Pursue Kyle Tucker This Offseason
The Dodgers are back in the World Series to defend the title they won last year after sweeping the Brewers out of the NLCS, but while they wait to see which of the Mariners and Blue Jays will emerge from the ALCS to challenge them for the commissioner’s trophy it appears their front office has already directed one eye towards the coming offseason. Jon Heyman of the New York … [Read more...] about Dodgers Expected To Pursue Kyle Tucker This Offseason
Martin Maldonado Announces Retirement
After 15 Major League seasons, Martin Maldonado is retiring from baseball. The 39-year-old catcher made the official announcement today via his Instagram page, thanking his family, the fans, teammates, coaches, and many others who helped him live his dream. “Baseball, I was just four years old when I fell in love with you,” Maldonado said in his statement. “From the moment I … [Read more...] about Martin Maldonado Announces Retirement