The Yankees inquired after recently-dismissed Cubs manager David Ross regarding their bench coach opening, per Ken Rosenthal and Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. Per the duo, however, Ross has indicated that his preference is to manage again if he were to return to the dugout for the 2024 season. That would seemingly be an unlikely outcome, as following this morning’s news of Joe … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Yankees, Bailey, Rays
Nationals Add Gerardo Parra, Chris Johnson To Coaching Staff
The Nationals announced their coaching staff for the 2024 season on Friday, confirming their previously reported hiring of bench coach Miguel Cairo and also revealing that former big leaguers Gerardo Parra and Chris Johnson will be on manager Davey Martinez’s staff next year. Parra, who played a key role with the Nationals in their World Series Championship 2019 season, will be … [Read more...] about Nationals Add Gerardo Parra, Chris Johnson To Coaching Staff
Nationals Outright Jeremy De La Rosa, Matt Cronin
The Nationals announced that left-hander Matt Cronin and outfielder Jeremy De La Rosa have each cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester. Cronin was designated for assignment earlier this week but De La Rosa wasn’t publicly known to be on waivers. This move drops the 40-man roster count to 39. De La Rosa, 22 in January, was added to the club’s roster … [Read more...] about Nationals Outright Jeremy De La Rosa, Matt Cronin
Orioles, Tucker Davidson Agree To Pre-Arbitration Contract
The Orioles have signed left-hander Tucker Davidson for the 2024 season, the team announced. Since Davidson has yet to reach arbitration, it seems likely the contract is for near the league minimum salary for whatever time he spends in the majors. Baltimore claimed Davidson off waivers from the Royals a couple weeks ago. The 27-year-old split this past season between the Angels … [Read more...] about Orioles, Tucker Davidson Agree To Pre-Arbitration Contract
Nationals Hope To Add Pitching This Offseason
Nationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo spoke this week about the upcoming offseason, with Andrew Golden of The Washington Post relaying some the details. Rizzo stated that the club is looking to bolster both its starting and relief pitching, as well as mentioning a middle-of-the-order bat. That the club is open to additions all over the roster is hardly … [Read more...] about Nationals Hope To Add Pitching This Offseason