MLB Trade Rumors

Rangers fans received news today regarding catcher and DH Mitch Garver, who was hit in the rib cage by a pitch from Astros right-hander Bryan Abreu during the sixth inning of Game 7 of the ALCS on Monday. Garver was removed for a pinch-hitter prior to what would have been his next trip to the plate in the eighth inning. Fortunately, however, the Rangers indicated yesterday that … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Garver, Eovaldi, Red Sox, Kirilloff

The Red Sox’s search for a new baseball operations leader is accelerating, with one candidate pulling ahead of the pack. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe and Chris Cotillo of MassLive each indicate that Cubs assistant general manager Craig Breslow is the favorite. Speier reports that the Sox have already offered the position to Breslow, although there’s no indication he has yet … [Read more...] about Red Sox Have Offered Top Baseball Operations Job To Craig Breslow

In conjunction with this post, Darragh McDonald will hold a Red Sox-centric chat on 10-24-23 at 11am Central. Click here to ask a question in advance. Uncertainty seems to be the running theme of the Red Sox right now. Though they have World Series championships not too far in the rear-view mirror, recent seasons have seen them cut payroll and wind up in a middle ground between … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Boston Red Sox

While the Twins are facing an uncertain payroll situation headed into the offseason, Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune indicates that won’t stop the club from picking up options on second baseman Jorge Polanco and outfielder Max Kepler, noting both options are “expected” to be picked up around the league. That being said, Nightengale also notes that both players figure to … [Read more...] about AL Notes: Twins, Glasnow, Cora

12:11pm: Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive have now reported that Ng has declined to interview for Boston’s baseball operations vacancy, despite what the pair describe as strong interest in Ng from the Red Sox. Ng’s reasons for declining the interview are not yet known. 11:45am: In their ongoing search for Chaim Bloom’s replacement as head of baseball operations in Boston, … [Read more...] about Red Sox Interview Gabe Kapler In GM Search; Kim Ng Declines Interview

The Giants are looking for a new manager to replace Gabe Kapler and Joel Sherman of The New York Post adds a new name to the list of candidates, reporting that they have asked the Red Sox for permission to speak with Jason Varitek about the vacancy. The Red Sox, who currently employ Varitek as player information coach, have given Varitek to permission to talk to the Giants. The … [Read more...] about Giants Interested In Jason Varitek For Manager Position

The Red Sox have been searching for their next head of baseball operations since firing chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom last month. It appears that search is beginning to pick up steam, as The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney reported earlier today sources have indicated the Red Sox are in “advanced discussions” with Craig Breslow, who currently serves as assistant GM and senior … [Read more...] about Latest On Red Sox, Craig Breslow

The Marlins recently parted ways with GM Kim Ng in a somewhat shocking move, considering Miami just made the postseason in a full season for the first time since 2003. Today, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald discusses the concerns Marlins owner Bruce Sherman had regarding the club’s front office. Per Jackson, ownership’s concerns centered around the club’s player development … [Read more...] about Front Office Notes: Marlins, Click, Braves