MLB News: Rob Manfred Believes In Qualifying Offer System
Prior to the 2015-16 Major League Baseball free agency period reaching the stage where players could officially sign contracts, there was a period for clubs to extend qualifying offers to their eligible free agents. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, that…
Washington Nationals Hire Davey Lopes As First Base Coach
Coming off a disappointing 83-79 season as a World Series favorite and missing the playoffs, the Washington Nationals have kept busy this week. They were criticized for how they handled their managerial search, which saw an agreement with Bud Black…
Nationals Complete Twist, Hire Dusty Baker As Manager
After it was reported Monday night the Washington Nationals reversed course and were in talks with Dusty Baker for him to become manager, the club formally announced the hire of Baker Tuesday morning. Baker becomes the Nationals' sixth full-time manager…
Free Agency And Other Key MLB Offseason Dates
The Kansas City Royals defeated the New York Mets in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night to win their first championship since 1985 and second in franchise history. With the Fall Classic now wrapped up, next up…
Don Mattingly Expects Tim Wallach To Serve As Bench Coach With Marlins
The Miami Marlins officially announced the hiring of Don Mattingly on Monday morning, making the 54 year old their 13th manager in franchise history, and eighth since 2010. Marlins owner and CEO Jeffrey Loria and president David Samson spoke of…
Andrew McCutchen Wins 2015 Roberto Clemente Award
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen was named the winner of the 2015 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet before Game 3 of the World Series at Citi Field on Friday. The award is given annually to the player who…
Don Mattingly Intrigued By Set Of Challenges With Managing Marlins
As the Los Angeles Dodgers geared up for another postseason run, a report surfaced detailing the Miami Marlins' interest in Don Mattingly to fill their managerial vacancy that had been filled by general manager Dan Jennings on an interim basis.…
Miami Marlins Reportedly Hire Don Mattingly As Manager
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Don Mattingly moved quickly following the club's first-round ousting, with the sides agreeing now was the best time to go separate ways. From there, Mattingly went on to interview with the Miami Marlins and on…
Mets, Royals World Series Rosters Have Dodgers Connection
The Kansas City Royals and New York Mets set their respective World Series rosters on Tuesday morning, with each evoking some memories for Los Angeles Dodgers fans. After missing the entire postseason to this point due to a chest injury,…
Don Mattingly Reportedly Interviews With Miami Marlins
In the days after the Los Angeles Dodgers were eliminated from the postseason, members of the front office met with then-manager Don Mattingly to discuss moving forward. Only a few days into their talks, both parties said they began to…
Kansas City Royals, New York Mets Set To Meet In 2015 World Series
The Kansas City Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the American League Championship on Friday night to advance to the World Series for a second consecutive season. Awaiting the Royals are the New York Mets, who…
Barry Zito Announces Retirement On The Players’ Tribune
Oakland Athletics left-hander and University of Southern California alum Barry Zito announced Monday his retirement on The Players' Tribune. Zito spent his entire Major-League career in the Bay Area after getting drafted by the Athletics ninth overall in 1999. He…