The Rockies have agreed to a one-year contract extension with manager Bud Black, the team announced. The deal will keep Black in Colorado for the 2025 season, which will be his ninth with the club. In additional Rockies news, the team also revealed that they have parted ways with bullpen coach Reid Cornelius and assistant hitting coach P.J. Pilittere. Black is the winningest … [Read more...] about Rockies Sign Bud Black To One-Year Extension
Angel Martínez Replaces Tyler Freeman On Guardians Postseason Roster
The Guardians announced a roster move ahead of Game 2 of the ALDS this afternoon: Angel Martínez will sub in for Tyler Freeman, who has been removed from the roster after suffering a left oblique strain. According to Mandy Bell of MLB.com, Freeman hurt his oblique while playing in a simulated game. Major League Baseball has already approved the substitution. Freeman, 25, … [Read more...] about Angel Martínez Replaces Tyler Freeman On Guardians Postseason Roster
Rays Could Deal From Rotation Depth This Offseason
After the club’s first losing season in six years, the Rays are headed into what figures to be a pivotal offseason for the club as they look to remain contenders in a highly competitive AL East division. As noted by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, one way the club could look to address its lackluster offense (29th in the majors in runs scored this year) this winter is by … [Read more...] about Rays Could Deal From Rotation Depth This Offseason
Guardians Activate Alex Cobb For ALDS Roster
The Guardians released their 26-man roster for the AL Division Series this morning, and veteran right-hander Alex Cobb was included after being activated from the 15-day injured list. Cobb has pitched in just one MLB game since August 14 due to a pair of IL stints — first due to a fractured fingernail, and now this latest stint due to blisters on his right hand. It has been an … [Read more...] about Guardians Activate Alex Cobb For ALDS Roster
Cardinals Part Ways With Hitting Coach Turner Ward
The Cardinals will have a new hitting coach next season. The team has decided not to offer Turner Ward a contract for 2025, Katie Woo reports for The Athletic. Ward spent the past two seasons as the Cardinals hitting coach, overseeing an underwhelming offense both years. In that time, St. Louis ranked 21st in runs scored (1391), 16th in OPS (.723), and 17th in wRC+ (101). Those … [Read more...] about Cardinals Part Ways With Hitting Coach Turner Ward