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The 30-second version
- MLBAstros are moving fast on a managerial hire, with Albert Pujols and other former players linked to the job.
- MLBMariners hire Yankees catching coach Tanner Swanson as bench coach under new manager Jason Kanzler.
- MLBDodgers hitting coach Aaron Bates will not return in 2027 after contract talks stalled.
The 5-minute version
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Astros are moving fast on a managerial hire, with Albert Pujols and other former players linked to the job.
According to SB Nation, citing Astros beat writer Brian McTaggart on MLB Network, Houston hired Randy Flores as GM and he is now deep into the manager search. McTaggart said the team wants to hire someone within the next few days and may enter the GM Meetings, starting Monday, with a manager in place. Owner Jim Crane reportedly wants a big splash hire, and names linked to the opening include Brad Ausmus, Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Morgan Ensberg.
Source: The Crawfish Boxes
Astros have interviewed Albert Pujols, Morgan Ensberg and Brad Ausmus for their manager job, a Yahoo podcast says.
The Baseball Bar-B-Cast episode also covers Japanese players who could move to MLB, including third baseman Teruaki Sato, with Yuri Karasawa of Yakyu Cosmopolitan. The hosts discuss the rookie seasons of Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto and where Seiya Suzuki could sign in free agency.
Source: Yahoo Sports
Astros: Former outfielder Josh Reddick backs Albert Pujols as the team's next manager.
As the Houston Astros look for a new manager, the idea of future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols getting the job has both fans and media abuzz.
Source: The Crawfish Boxes
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Mariners hire Yankees catching coach Tanner Swanson as bench coach under new manager Jason Kanzler.
ESPN confirmed the hire from a source on Friday. Swanson had been the Yankees' catching coordinator and field coordinator, and NY Post reports the Yankees led the majors in framing statistics during the seven seasons he ran their catchers. He was on an expiring contract, according to NY Post.
Sources: ESPN · MLB.com · NY Post Sports · Pinstripe Alley
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Dodgers hitting coach Aaron Bates will not return in 2027 after contract talks stalled.
Bates, 42, spent 12 years in the Dodgers organization and was co-hitting coach with Robert Van Scoyoc in recent seasons. MLB Trade Rumors reported the Dodgers offered a multiyear contract but the sides could not agree on terms. According to a source cited by the NY Post, Van Scoyoc is still expected to return, and the LA Times reports Bates is exploring free agency.
Sources: MLB.com · LA Times · NY Post Sports · True Blue LA
Yankees' Cody Bellinger and Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong win Platinum Gloves, decided by fan vote.
Bellinger is the second Yankee to win the award after catcher Jose Trevino in 2022, and NY Post reports he ranked third in MLB with 21 defensive runs saved. SB Nation's Brew Crew Ball, a fan blog, reports Bellinger had 20 defensive runs saved and argues other AL outfielders were more deserving. The Blue Jays and Cubs also won Team Gold Glove Awards.
Sources: NY Post Sports · MLB.com · Pinstripe Alley · Brew Crew Ball
Mets re-sign right-hander Robert Stock, 36, to a one-year major league contract.
Stock earned his first major league win since 2019 in August, posting a 5.93 ERA in 30.1 innings over eight appearances. He had thoracic outlet surgery last March and went to the injured list in mid-September with finger numbness. Stock pitched in relief once and started seven times last season.
Sources: ESPN · NY Post Sports · Amazin' Avenue
Nationals and outfielder Jacob Young agreed to a four-year contract extension, according to reports.
Robert Murray reports the deal is worth $23 million and includes an $8 million option for a fifth season, according to a source familiar with it. According to SB Nation, Young hit .252 with a .708 OPS and a career-high 10 homers in 2026, up from a .583 OPS in 2025.
Sources: MLB.com · Federal Baseball
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