Taylor Smith Hired To Lead Athletics' Baseball Department
The Athletics have hired Taylor Smith to lead their baseball department, according to Friday's MLB notes. The move puts Smith at the top of Oakland's baseball operations structure.
Oakland Athletics
Division
AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST
Record
64-98
Record 64-98
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Harper Exit Whispers Get Shut Down
The host pushes back on circulating talk about Bryce Harper's Philadelphia timeline, noting the speculation originated with Ken Rosenthal the day after the Phillies were eliminated and was later reposted without context. Rosenthal wrote th…
Phillies
Yankees
Red Sox
Stephen Vogt Shuts Down Mariners Rumors, Commits to Cleveland
During the Guardians' end-of-season media availability, manager Stephen Vogt was asked directly about rumors linking him to the Seattle Mariners' managerial opening. Vogt firmly dismissed the speculation, stating he will remain in Clevelan…
Guardians
Mariners
Zack Gelof Is Hitting .500 Over His Last 5
The last 5 games have been a different story for Zack Gelof: .500 AVG against a .260 season baseline.
Manny Ramirez Pursuing MLB Hitting Coach Role
Manny Ramirez is actively seeking a hitting coach position in Major League Baseball, according to his agent Hector Zepeda. The 555-home run slugger last worked as a player/coach for the Sydney Blue Sox in Australia during the 2020-21 seaso…
Preston Mattingly Declined Athletics Interview For President Role
Phillies general manager Preston Mattingly rejected an invitation from the Athletics to interview for their president of baseball operations position, according to a report from Bob Nightengale. The host noted this was the first time he ha…
Henry Bolte Has Not Been Stopped in 20 Games
That is 20 straight games with reaching base safely for Henry Bolte.
Cardinals AGM Rob Cerfolio Expected To Stay In St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals assistant general manager Rob Cerfolio, a finalist for the Athletics' head of baseball operations role, is expected to remain with the Cardinals. The decision keeps a key executive in St. Louis despite interest from Oak…
CardinalsBoston AGM Taylor Smith A Top Candidate For A's Baseball Ops Job
Boston Red Sox assistant general manager Taylor Smith remains a leading candidate to become the head of baseball operations for the Athletics, according to ESPN sources. Smith is among the finalists for the position as Oakland continues it…
.400 in 5 Games: Shea Langeliers Is Squaring It Up
Across his last 5 games Shea Langeliers has hit .400 AVG. His season figure is .274.
A's Call Up Joe Rock To Face Former Team In Tampa
The Oakland Athletics have called up left-hander Joe Rock, who will join the club in Tampa to face his former team, the Rays. Rock has bounced around the league this season, beginning the year with Tampa Bay before being traded to the Whit…
White Sox
Rays
Sam Fuld Declines A's President Role, Stays With Phillies
Sam Fuld was offered the Athletics' president of baseball operations position but declined and withdrew from consideration, sources told ESPN. Fuld, a former Phillies general manager, will remain in his current role as president of busines…
The Bat Has Woken Up for Zack Gelof
The last 5 games have been a different story for Zack Gelof: .412 AVG against a .260 season baseline.
Athletics Nearing Decision On Next General Manager
Two months after dismissing general manager David Frost, the Oakland Athletics are closing in on his replacement. According to Ken Rosenthal, Sam Fuld of the Phillies and Jared Banner of the Cubs are among the candidates, with a decision e…
Vogt Explains Decision To Use Gavin Williams In Ninth
Stephen Vogt addressed his choice to bring Gavin Williams into the ninth inning, noting that while Williams was available for one inning, the team preferred to avoid that scenario. Vogt specifically wanted to prevent Williams from facing t…
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