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sports2 months ago

Mike Maddux Leaves Rangers to Join Angels' Coaching Staff

Mike Maddux, the pitching coach for the Texas Rangers, is leaving the organization to join the Los Angeles Angels, ending his second stint with the team. The Rangers, who recently won the 2023 World Series and posted a strong rotation ERA in 2025, are considering internal candidates like Jordan Tiegs and external options such as Mel Stottlemyre Jr. for his replacement.

sports2 years ago

Red Sox Pursue Game-Changing Move for Star Pitcher

The Red Sox are reportedly looking to add a pitcher via trade before pursuing free agency, with some insiders suggesting they are determined to make a big move. Speculation includes potential targets like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, or Juan Soto. Additionally, the possibility of Jordan Montgomery joining the team is raised due to his wife's medical residency in Boston. In other news, Andrew Bailey continues to be a topic of discussion, giving interviews and praising Boston.

sports2 years ago

"Red Sox Coaching Staff: Alex Cora Provides Status Update"

Red Sox manager Alex Cora discussed the search for new coaches to fill the vacancies left by the firing of pitching coach Dave Bush and third base coach/infield instructor Carlos Febles. Cora emphasized the importance of finding a different voice and exploring new training methods. The team struggled defensively and with their pitching performance this season. Cora also mentioned that his brother, Joey Cora, who was the third base coach for the New York Mets, is not a candidate for the opening with the Red Sox as he is close to taking a job with another MLB club.

sports2 years ago

"Braves' Strider's heated conversation and lineup changes overshadow NLDS Game 1"

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider had a heated conversation with pitching coach Rick Kranitz after being removed from Game 1 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider, who had eight strikeouts in seven innings, expressed his desire to stay in the game but was taken out as the Braves ultimately lost 3-0. Manager Brian Snitker downplayed the incident, stating that Strider always wants to stay in the game, and praised his performance. Strider, a top contender for the NL Cy Young Award, made 32 starts this season and led the majors in strikeouts.

sports2 years ago

"Carlos Rodón's Embarrassing Clash with Yankees Pitching Coach Revealed"

Carlos Rodón, pitcher for the New York Yankees, admitted to turning his back on pitching coach Matt Blake during a disastrous start against the Kansas City Royals. Rodón called the incident "really embarrassing" and took the blame for his actions. The Yankees manager, Aaron Boone, described Rodón's behavior as disrespectful and emphasized the need for better mound presence. In his final start of the season, Rodón gave up eight runs without recording an out, capping off a disappointing first season with the team.

sports2 years ago

Remembering Roger Craig: Former Giants Manager and Pitcher Passes Away at 93

Former Major League Baseball pitcher, pitching coach, and manager Roger Craig has passed away at the age of 93. Craig played for the Dodgers, Mets, Cardinals, Reds, and Phillies, winning three World Series titles. He later became a successful pitching coach, teaching the split-finger fastball to Hall of Famer Jack Morris and leading the Tigers to a World Series championship in 1984. Craig's most successful managerial run came with the Giants, where he transformed the team into winners and introduced the iconic catchphrase "Humm Baby" into the Bay Area baseball lexicon.