2021 MLB Season Minor Leagues Standings Schedule Fielding Batting Pitching Managers Fielding Standard Fielding Appearances Pitcher Catcher First Base Second Base Third Base Shortstop Left Field Center Field Right Field Outfield Batting Standard Batting Value Advanced Batting Sabermetric Batting Win Probability Spring Training Batting Ratios Hed probably only leave the West Coast for a contract rich in years and dollars but the San Diego is open, if hes willing to come back. These next two-and-a-half weeks might provide the answer. Are they going to ride it out with a manager who has never finished a season with a winning record, or will they give someone else a chance to prove themselves capable of winning a nail-biter every once in a blue moon? Baltimore has been one of the worst teams in the game over the last two years, through no fault of Hyde. Misty May-Treanor: professional beach volleyball player, Olympic gold medalist. 2022 MLB Season Minor Leagues MLB Standings Schedule Fielding Batting Pitching Managers Fielding Standard Fielding Appearances Pitcher Catcher First Base Second Base Third Base Shortstop Left Field Center Field Right Field Outfield Batting Standard Batting Value Advanced Batting Sabermetric Batting Win Probability Spring Training Batting Ratios However, the Rangers do have a plethora of middle infield prospects -- Justin Foscue, Davis Wendzel, Jonathan Ornelas, etc. As part of our 2022 Major League Baseball award. Adell is a former top prospect who has had some issues making contact at the plate, and his defense in the outfield remains a work in progress. Records are current through the start of play on Sunday, July 24. Getting fired two or three months into your first MLB manager gigin which you had two of the best players in all of baseball and still struggled to win a single seriesis a stench from which a coaching career may never recover. Lovullo led the Diamondbacks to the playoffs in his first season. Maybe Charlie Montoyo getting axed by Toronto was the last one, at least until the offseason. He also managed the Yankees and tolerated the tough New York media corps during the 90s. Based on preseason win totals, Chicago opened the season as the biggest favorite to win its division, expected to win 11 more games than its closest challenger in the AL Central. | He was the perfect hire for the task. -- Ian Browne, Yankees: LHP Ken WaldichukThe No. Woodward was one of six candidates interviewed by the Yankees this offseason, furthering his reputation as a future Major League manager.The 41-year-old played for five teams during his 12 seasons (1999-2011) in the Majors, starting his coaching career in 2013 as the Mariners' Minor League infield coordinator. As part of our 2022 Major League Baseball award selections, here are my top five National League MVP Award candidates: 5) Austin Riley, Third Baseman, Atlanta Braves 159 games,. Welcome to the MLB Managerial Hot Seat Rankings, otherwise known as the Tony LaRussa Pink Slip Watch. All five have now filled their vacancies. His four-pitch arsenal is highlighted by his changeup, and command is one of his strong suits. There's still an outside shot this team could make the playoffs, which, depending upon whom you ask, is either a reason to stand pat with Mattingly until they fall hopelessly out of the wild-card picture or a reason to make a change right now in hopes of righting the ship. De La Cruz, a five-tool talent and certainly on a fast track, would also have to leapfrog Jose Barrero and veteran Kevin Newman to become the Opening Day shortstop. Ibaez currently serves as MLB's senior vice president of on-field operations, overseeing umpires and disciplinary issues. He's certainly made his share of mistakes in-game management, but Roberts has also led the team to three World Series in four years and won the NL West in all five for his seasons. Back when he took the Indians job in 2013, there were questions about whether he could turn the franchise into a winner. 10 Matthew Thompson. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Dansby Swanson are all shortstops, while the next-best options on the outfield market are Brandon Nimmo, Andrew Benintendi and Mitch Haniger. To be sure, injuries have played a big part in their struggle. 8. Are they going to trade away impending free agents Martin Perez and Matt Moore, or will they spend even more in pursuit of the fleeting dream of a postseason berth? Girardi had an impressive run with the Marlins and Yankees earlier in his career, including a World Series Championship in 2009, though the Yanks sometimes underachieved during his watch. Shildt's in-game management has been a clear strength since he took over for Mike Matheny in 2018, and he's done very well with the talent that he's been given by a front office that has made some questionable moves recently. 3. John Gibbons Another man with Mets connections, the former catcher wants to manage again. 7 prospect according to MLB Pipeline. DiSarcina is in his first season as the Mets' bench coach, having served in the same capacity for the Red Sox in 2017. 9 Jared Kelley and No. The 27-year-old is a perfect candidate for a contending team that needs a line-drive-hitting outfielder who can also play a reliable left field. Hinch. -- Rhett Bollinger, Astros: OF Chas McCormickThe return of center fielder Jake Meyers later this month clutters the Astros' outfield situation, which has Jose Siri and McCormick splitting time in center and a pair of Triple-A outfielders having some success. The 22-year-old right-hander entered Wednesday with a 3.38 ERA over nine starts with High-A Eugene, but he likely remains a couple of years away from impacting the big league club, so the Giants could be open to trading him to clear a 40-man spot for a player who can help them win now. Every other team with more runs scored than runs allowed is at least two games above .500. LAS VEGAS -- The General Managers Meetings wont be remembered for one significant transaction, but when we ultimately review the 2022-23 offseason, much of the movement could look like a chain reaction that started with one move: Aaron Judges contract. La Russa left the team on Aug. 30 due to health problems and never returned, leaving bench coach Miguel Cairo to handle managerial duties the rest of the season. AL MVP: Aaron Judge - Yankees Shohei Ohtani - Angels Yordan Alvarez - Astros Jos Ramirez - Guardians NL MVP: Paul Goldschmidt -. In January 2022, the Dodgers promoted Gomes to his current role after reportedly denying the Mets permission to interview him for their general manager opening. Joe Maddon then became the interim manager for a bit, going 8-14 until McNamara was able to return to the dugout for the final 14 games. An impact bat is their glaring need, even with Fernando Tatis Jr. due back near midseason. A.J. 2022-23 MLB Free Agent List; Top 50 Free Agents; . -- Christina De Nicola, Mets: SS Ronny MauricioUntil the Mets either trade him or move him permanently to another position, No. And if he leaves the Yankees, who knows what they will do? More >, Marlins: Miami hired Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker to replace Don Mattingly as its manager. It seems less likely the Sox would move star shortstop and team leader Xander Bogaerts because of how much that would upset the fanbase, not to mention the clubhouse. Buck Showalter Though he never played in the majors, hes found success with four different teams, from the third-year Arizona Diamondbacks to the now-moribund Baltimore Orioles. Cash took over in Tampa Bay when Joe Maddon departed for the Cubs in 2015, and he's built his own legacy with two 90-plus win seasons and a World Series appearance last year. Dave. Aaron Boone was hired in 2018 to push the Yankees through. Espada also spent a year working in Cashman's front office as a pro scout.Prior to joining the Yankees, Espada spent eight years with the Marlins' organization, the last four (2010-13) as the team's third-base coach. In the third installment of a 6-part series focused on pitchers who . But they reeled off five wins in those six games, clawing back to .500 and back into the AL Central race. The Padres' projected rotation also includes Blake Snell, Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo. When a player has three consecutive full seasons sporting longball totals of 35 HR, 35 HR and 36 HR, and then follows that up with a .196 av. Schneider replaced Charlie Montoyo on July 13 and led the Blue Jays to a 46-28 record and an AL Wild Card spot. Houston's loss is Detroit's gain, as Hinch takes over a rebuilding organization loaded with young talent. Of course, La Russa was a pioneer for some of the features of the game we see today like defensive versatility and the closer. 13.29.297. On the hottest seats are Aaron Boone, whose four-year contract with the Yankees has expired, and Rocco Baldelli, who couldnt prevent the Minnesota Twins from finishing last after two straight AL Central crowns. November 3rd, 2022 This is a one-stop shop for the latest news and rumors surrounding potential manager changes and candidates around MLB. So dont be surprised if some familiar faces surface when teams with vacancies start searching for 2022 managerial candidates. It's not Nevin's fault that Anthony Rendon suffered a season-ending injury, that Taylor Ward drastically cooled off from his hot start, that Jared Walsh can't hit the broad side of a barn in the past month or that Mike Trout is now injured and wasn't quite hitting at his usual levels of excellence before getting hurt. Francona has 20 years of experience, winning two World Series with Boston and appearing in one more with Cleveland. Showalter, now 65, remains a keen observer of the game as a MLB Network analyst. Carlos Beltran Beltran is one of the younger managerial candidates this offseason. At 18, hes the youngest player at any full-season affiliate at the moment, and he has been more than holding his own with a 1.012 OPS for Single-A Carolina. 3. But, man, they went from the top of the mountain back to the bottom of the basement in a hurry, and they have gotten way too comfortable down there. -- Todd Zolecki, Brewers: Top outfield prospectsThe top three Brewers prospects per MLB Pipeline and five of the top eight are outfielders -- all with high upside who could provide the foundation of an impact trade in July. They spent $325 million on Corey Seager, $175 million on Marcus Semien, $56 million on Jon Gray and orchestrated a handful of other deals that didn't cost in excess of the gross domestic product of Tuvalu. Melvin has consistently gotten the most out of his talent in his 17 seasons as a manager with the Mariners, Diamondbacks, and A's, winning three Manager of the Year Awards with six 90-plus win seasons. Matt Holliday was inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Barring a similar 22-3 type of stretch at some point in the next two months, it's unlikely Lovullo will be back with the Diamondbacks in 2023. Unfortunately, Maddon wore out his welcome with Chicago, and the Angels continued to struggle in his first season in LA. But Contreras is hardly the only trade chip. 25: Though he hasn't been great on the mound or at the plate so far, Ohtani improved to +315. Hes 66 and out of circulation for two years but has a good rapport with Sandy Alderson, chief of baseball operations for the Mets. Had a long career as a reserve outfielder, similar to current. In recent years and especially this offseason, teams are adding more and more coaches (the San Francisco Giants had 15 coaches in 2021, for example) when just 30 years ago, some MLB teams had just four coaches (a hitting coach that often doubled as a first or third base coach, pitching, bullpen, and the other base coach that the hitting coach didnt occupy). In particular, Boone has done a masterful job with his team seemingly unscathed by big injuries like Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, and Luis Severino in past years. In Game 2 of a doubleheader Saturday, Robertson went 2 1/3 innings, retiring Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt twice to escape bases-loaded jams. Turner is believed to be the Phillies top target, giving the club the opportunity to put a full-court press on the shortstop while some of his other potential suitors wait to see what happens with Judge. Three other managers were hired just a month before. Still, theyd rather package prospects for a slugger than tap into a deep pool of starting pitchers to balance a salary swap. Hes regarded as a no-nonsense type who might be just the guy to whip the Mets into shape. His quest for short-term success will be tougher with a team in a mini rebuild as Chris Sale heals, but Cora has proven a capable manager with a blend of old and new school thinking. More >, Rangers: After firing manager Chris Woodward and president of baseball operations Jon Daniels in August, the Rangers hired three-time World Series-winning manager Bruce Bochy last month. James McDonald: baseball player. Lovullo led the Diamondbacks to surprising success in 2017, his first year at the helm, with 93 wins and a playoff berth. Munoz should be one of your top candidates after drafting the best big . Hes having a career year at the plate, slashing .321/.384/.415, and he's in his final season before free agency, making the $8.5 million that he won in an arbitration case. -- Anthony DiComo, Nationals: 1B Josh BellThe Nationals overhauled their roster at the Trade Deadline last season to acquire prospects in exchange for veterans --- many on expiring contracts -- and they could do the same this year. He has his work cut out for him in 2021 after losing aces Blake Snell and Charlie Morton but should be up to the task. He did the job well in his first season, finishing 37-23 with some playoff success, to boot, and the team is on the shortlist of the most talented heading into 2021. One team that might benefit if Judges situation takes some time to resolve itself? Randy Flores, St. Louis Cardinals, director of scouting Flores, who was believed to be in the mix for the New York Mets general manager job last winter before it went to Billy Eppler, brings an . The personal catcher for Hall of Famer Greg Maddux, Perez won MVP honors in the 1999 NL Championship Series as a fill-in for injured veteran Javy Lopez. The Jed Hoyer-led front office added a pile of veterans on short-term deals and veteran reliever Robertson might lead that group in potential suitors at the Deadline. Cleveland Guardians' Andres Gimenez and . At High-A and Double-A in 2022, De La Cruz batted .304 with a .945 OPS, 28 home runs and 47 stolen bases. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images), resume his managerial career after a respite as an MLB Network analyst. While he will be a rental, the Royals should lock up a decent trade package for him. Managers are listed in ascending order of the current temperature of their hot seats. With budding stars Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez entrenched in the outfield with Meyers, there are movable parts. There's nothing left in 2022 to salvage, and unless you're hoping to scoop up Joe Maddon, Joe Girardi or Charlie Montoyo on the rebound before another team does, there's no real rush to make a change and put someone new in charge of a sinking ship. I think youll see the free agents impact the trade market, one American League general manager said. Bell played 18 years in the Majors for five teams and has coached for four organizations since 2005, giving him a wealth of knowledge about much of the league.Known as a great teacher of young players, Bell is managing the Yankees' Double-A affiliate in Trenton. Gibson has been an effective starter for the Phillies this season. Kansas City is hitting the reset button, which might as well include an in-season change at manager too. But with the expansion of coaching staffs and the retirements of some of the older managers, the pool for prospective MLB managers has vastly increased. The Reds' dismissal of Bryan Price has created the first managerial opening of 2018, prompting speculation about who will become the next skipper in Cincinnati.As is the case with nearly every opening, we'll hear plenty of familiar names such as Joe Girardi, Brad Ausmus and John Farrell, all of whom have recently managed in the Majors. A switch-hitting shortstop who hit .258 over 14 seasons, mostly with Oakland, Weiss was AL Rookie of the Year and an AL All-Star. If you arent going to spend big on the top guys, youre going to have to look at the other 29 rosters to find high-end pitching.. It lost 100-plus games in 2021 for what was the first time in nearly half a century. 5 overall pick in the MLB Draft -- and the Twins will likely figure to need top-tier pitching help. As aforementioned, White Sox' Pedro Grifol is the shortest-tenured manager in MLB. But his raw power is undeniable and hes still just 23. Peralta would be attractive to a contender, not just for his performance at the plate and in the field, but also for the energy he brings to a clubhouse. Out of nowhere, Jon Berti is the best base stealer in the majors. Gomes is not interested in. Philly hoped the addition of Girardi last year would help them turn the corner after failing to do so with Gabe Kapler, but he couldn't do anything about a roster with huge blemishes. Complicating matters is the fact that Dickerson, who is hitting .194, strained his left calf on Saturday, one day after he hit his first two home runs as a Cardinal. Rodriguez dominated the lower levels as a reliever, but the Giants decided to give him a chance to start this year, which should only enhance his value moving forward. 17: Guerrero improved from +575 to +350 and is only a hair behind Ohtani (+335). After an offseason of spending and emerging young stars, the expectations are now much higher. It would stink for Nevin. While we will consider some of the retired managers of recent years, one that we will not is former Twins and Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, since he retired due to medical concerns. Both are blocking slick-fielding Lewin Daz, who has been biding his time at Triple-A Jacksonville (.829 OPS in 2022). None of the outfielders on the market are Plan Bs for teams that want Judge and dont get him, the source said. McKayla Maroney: artistic gymnast. -- Steve Gilbert, Dodgers: RHP Landon KnackKnack, the Dodgers No. Ron Washington The current third base coach for Brian Snitker in Atlanta, he deserves much credit for the defensive development of the Atlanta infield of Austin Riley, Dansby Swanson, Ozzie Albies, and Freddie Freeman. If the A's want a candidate with many years of experience as an MLB manager, Showalter should be one of the top choices. Theres no place for all of them. Here's a look at all 30 MLB managers from top. Jay Bell (Yankees' Double-A manager) What fantasy baseball managers should expect from Andres Munoz. 1 of 30 1. Roberts faced criticism for never leading the uber-talented Dodgers to a championship in his first four seasons, but he finally broke the spell last year. "Hey, moron, the Angels already fired their manager.". Given that Moreno is baseballs No. Those managers are Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Seattle's Scott Servais, Milwaukee's Craig Counsell, and the Cubs' David Ross. Counsell was a scrappy utilityman as a player who got the most out of his ability, and he's similarly impressive as a manager. Trea Turner, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Dansby Swanson are all shortstops, while the next-best options on the outfield market are Brandon Nimmo, Andrew Benintendi and Mitch Haniger. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto. The 67-year-old took three years off after stepping down from his job as Giants manager at the end of the 2019 season. If they are out of the race, they could look to move Peralta, who is in the final year of his contract. The Yankees could replace Aaron Boone with one of these 3 managerial candidates. Given the top-heavy nature of the free-agent class -- Judge, the four shortstops, deGrom, Verlander and Carlos Rodn are considered to be the clear-cut top eight -- teams unwilling to pay the price for those players might be swayed to turn to the trade market to find impact players. After winning only 22 games last year, the Rangers blew up the team this offseason, and are hoping Woodward can lead the team in a different phase. Maddon is one of the most innovative managers in baseball over the last 15 years, popularizing the defensive shift and consistently leading winners. Brad Ausmus Yet another catcher who became a manager, this 52-year-old Dartmouth grad spent 18 years in the majors as a player, then managed five years, guiding the Tigers and Angels. "None of the outfielders on the market are Plan Bs for teams that want Judge and don't get him," the source said. Hinch Houston Astros: Dusty Baker Kansas City Royals: Matt Quatraro Los Angeles Angels: Phil Nevin Minnesota Twins: Rocco Baldelli It's going to be a long road back to competitiveness for the rebuilding organization, though Shelton has extensive experience developing young players as a hitting and bench coach since 2005. And up until storming into the All-Star break with a 22-3 record in his last 25 games, Servais was neck and neck with Tony LaRussa for the ignominious title of "Hottest Seat in Baseball.". His managerial experience consists of four years in the Venezuelan Winter League but hes bi-lingual and just 53. Oakland's talented core has a chance to push the organization and Melvin to the playoff success they've long craved. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone might get fired if they get bounced from the playoffs before the World Series for a fifth consecutive season under his watch. He lost out to Boone, and although Beltran would have been a welcome addition to many coaching staffs, he opted to spend 2018 with his family before considering his future.Whether Beltran opts to pursue potential coaching opportunities as early as next season remains to be seen, but the soon-to-be 41-year-old has made it clear that he envisions a future in that arena. To be sure, "interim manager hospitalized" is a lot different from "interim manager fired," but MLB's most recent three-manager season actually was a double firing. And even if you look at each managers full-time predecessor, nearly every one of them was a former manager or MLB coach when they were hired. Maybe those teams get into the shortstop market, or maybe they go the other way and try to sign [Justin] Verlander or [Jacob] deGrom. That's quite the opportunistic stretch against non-playoff teams, and the White Sox simply must capitalize by winning at least 13 of those games. Ross had big shoes to fill when he replaced Joe Maddon last year, and the Cubs did very well to finish 34-26 considering the struggles of Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, and Kyle Schwarber. He had his first taste of the job last season with the team's Class A Advanced team in Tampa, where he was named the Florida State League's Manager of the Year.Bell has been a hitting coach with the Pirates and a bench coach with the D-backs and Reds, giving him a big league coaching rsum to go with his Minor League managerial experience.Carlos Beltran (Retired player) Houston Astros Last week, we took a look at our top American League Rookie of the Year and National League rookie of the year candidates. 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