With the World Series in the books, it’s time to dive into the MLB offseason. With three managerial positions currently vacant, we’re tracking the latest news, rumors, and updates surrounding the biggest openings across the league.
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Boston Red Sox
Boston parted ways with Alex Cora last winter and moved on from interim skipper Ron Roenicke at the end of this season. While there is talk about Cora returning to Fenway Park, other candidates are also expected to receive a look from the Boston brass.
Interviewed
- Carlos Mendoza, Yankees bench coach | Interviewed on Oct. 25
- Mike Bell, Twins bench coach | Interviewed on Oct. 23
- James Rowson, Marlins hitting coach | Interviewed on Oct. 23
- Luis Urueta, Diamondbacks bench coach | Interviewed on Oct. 23
- Will Venable, Cubs third base coach | Interviewed on Oct. 22
- Don Kelly, Pirates bench coach | Interviewed on Oct. 22
- Skip Schumaker, Padres assoiate manager | Interviewed on Oct. 22
Other candidates
- George Lombard, Dodgers first base coach
- Sam Fuld, Phillies player information coordinator
- Alex Cora, unemployed
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers were not expecting to hire a new manager this offseason, yet they’ve conducted the most interviews out of all three teams. Their plans were mixed up significantly when veteran skipper Ron Gardenhire announced his retirement from baseball. Now, Detroit will likely be looking for a leader and former player with dugout experience to turn around the franchise’s recent woes.
Interviewed
- A.J. Hinch, unemployed | Interviewed on Oct. 29
- Sal Fasano, Braves’ catching coordinator | Interviewed on Oct. 26
- Mark Kotsay, Athletics quality control coach | Interviewed on Oct. 26
- Phil Nevin, Yankees third base coach | Interviewed on Oct. 26
- Carlos Mendoza, Yankees bench coach | Interviewed on Oct. 25
- Will Venable, Cubs third base coach | Interviewed on Oct. 23
- Don Kelly, Pirates bench coach | Interviewed on Oct. 19
- Lloyd McClendon, Tigers9 interim manager | Interviewed on Oct. 19
- Pedro Grifol, Royals bench coach | Interviewed on Oct. 16
- Marcus Thames, Yankees hitting coach | Interviewed on Oct. 14
- George Lombard, Dodgers first base coach | Interviewed on Oct. 13
Other candidates
- Alex Cora, unemployed
- Fredi Gonzalez, Orioles bench coach
- Mike Redmond, Rockies bench coach
- Vance Wilson, Royals third base coach
Chicago White Sox
Despite making the postseason, Chicago parted ways with manager Rick Renteria at the end of the season. They have been quite slow to conduct interviews so far, suggesting they’ll go with Hinch or Cora as their next skipper. After all, general manager Rick Hanh hinted at the idea that he wanted his next manager to have a winning track record and World Series experience.
Hired
- Tony La Russa, Angels senior advisor | Hired on Oct. 22
Other candidates
- A.J. Hinch, unemployed
- Alex Cora, unemployed
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