The Marlins have hired Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as their new manager, ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez reports (X link). This is the 44-year-old McCullough’s first job as a skipper at the big league level. It was no secret that the Marlins would be moving on from Skip Schumaker at season’s end, and Miami interviewed such names as McCullough, then-Rangers associate … [Read more...] about Marlins Hire Clayton McCullough As Manager
AL Central Notes: Royals Pitching, Rodriguez, Manning
With Michael Wacha retained on a three-year deal worth at least $51MM, “we don’t expect to be in the market for a starter moving forward. We’re going to focus on some other things,” Royals general manager J.J. Picollo told MLB.com’s Maria Guardado and other reporters during the Winter Meetings. Picollo cited the projected top five of Wacha, Seth Lugo, Cole Ragans, Brady … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Royals Pitching, Rodriguez, Manning
Blue Jays, Orioles, Red Sox Interested In Max Fried
Left-hander Max Fried is one of the top pitchers available in free agency this offseason. The Blue Jays are one of the clubs with interest, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Fried is also connected to the Jays by Jon Heyman of The New York Post, alongside the Orioles and Red Sox. Heyman also mentions that Yankees have checked in with Fried, as well as guys like Corbin … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Orioles, Red Sox Interested In Max Fried
White Sox Targeting Position Players In Garrett Crochet Trade Talks
Left-hander Garrett Crochet figures to be one of the top trade candidates this offseason, recently getting the top spot on MLBTR’s list. White Sox general manager Chris Getz doesn’t seem to be too concerned with hiding Crochet’s availability, telling Bruce Levine of 670 The Score that Sox are looking to get position players back in return. “We are focusing on position player … [Read more...] about White Sox Targeting Position Players In Garrett Crochet Trade Talks
Guardians Re-Sign Austin Hedges To One-Year Deal
The Guardians announced that they have re-signed catcher Austin Hedges to a one-year deal. The Boras Corporation client gets the same $4MM salary that he had last year. Jeff Passan of ESPN relayed the agreement on X prior to the official announcement. Buster Olney of ESPN relayed the $4MM salary on X. Hedges, 32, has carved out a decade-long career in a unique way as he’s one … [Read more...] about Guardians Re-Sign Austin Hedges To One-Year Deal