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Houston Astros4 potential Dusty Baker replacements if Astros manager retires

The Houston Astros were eliminated in the ALCS after losing Game 7 to the Texas Rangers in a hard-fought series, and after the game was over, it was reported that Dusty Baker has been telling people within the organization and those close to him that the 2023 season will be his final season as manager […]

New York MetsMets' 3 best candidates to replace Buck Showalter as manager

The New York Mets were expected to compete with the National League powerhouses in 2023. They had one of the highest payrolls entering the 2023 season, but the Edwin Diaz season-ending injury in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) was a sign of bad things to come for the organization. The Mets started off slow in […]

Chicago White SoxWhite Sox set to interview Ozzie Guillen amid Joe Espada rumor

The Chicago White Sox’ managerial search received a pair of conflicting reports on Friday. MLB insider Mike Rodriguez reported that Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada is expected to be the White Sox next manager. However, NBC Sports reported that Chicago is set to interview former head coach Ozzie Guillen. Guillen managed the White Sox […]

Miami MarlinsMarlins interested in Astros, Rays coaches for manager opening

The Miami Marlins seemed to be on the verge of making their way back to the forefront of the MLB after they unexpectedly snuck into the MLB Playoffs during the shortened 60 game season back in 2020. But the following two seasons didn’t go Miami’s way, and now they are back to the drawing board […]

New York MetsMets 'divided' on manager candidates amid final interviews

With three people left in their search for a new manager, the New York Mets are wrapping up their final interviews with each remaining candidate. Buck Showalter, the most experienced candidate — and the only one with managing a major league team — seems like the frontrunner. However, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that […]

New York MetsMets' 3 finalists for manager search, revealed

The New York Mets’ managerial search appears to be in the home stretch. A handful of names have been whittled down a trio of three men. Joel Sherman and Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reported that Buck Showalter and Joe Espada are two of the Mets’ finalists for the opening. Jon Heyman of […]

AthleticsAthletics interview former draft pick for manager position

The Oakland Athletics may not be able to reshape their roster due to the Major League Baseball lockout. But they can still fill a major need while a new collective bargaining agreement is negotiated. Oakland is in need of a manager after Bob Melvin, who spend 11 years with the A’s, ditched the team and joined […]

Chicago CubsReport: Astros' Joe Espada has 'sensational' interview for Cubs' managerial opening

The Chicago Cubs are ramping up their managerial search for the best candidate to replace Joe Maddon, and a source with the Houston Astros tells David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago that Astros bench coach Joe Espada had a “sensational” interview with the Cubs: Houston source tells me Astros coach Joe Espada had a sensational […]

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