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The 30-second version
The 5-minute version
202664–98
4th AL West · Missed playoffs
Fri, Feb 19 vs Cubs
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Athletics introduce Cam Castro as general manager after eight years with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Castro, 36, rose from Single-A pitching coach to Brewers senior vice president of player development and performance, and Athletics President of Baseball Operations Taylor Smith hired him to help build a contender. Per A's Farm, several minor-league pitchers and hitters, including Robert Puason, have declared free agency. According to the fan-site column, the A's must fix their league-worst pitching staff.
Source: Athletics Nation
From Thursday
Athletics hire Brewers executive Cam Castro as their next general manager.
According to Athletics Nation, the GM title matters less now, with Taylor Smith serving as President of Baseball Operations. Castro helped the Brewers draft and develop pitchers such as Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff, Freddy Peralta and Jacob Misiorowski. The blog expects Smith to be the big-picture voice while Castro leads pitching development, a key task for a team that has struggled to produce consistent big-league pitching.
Source: Athletics Nation
From Wednesday
Athletics hire Cam Castro, a Brewers executive, as general manager, according to The Athletic.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported the hire, citing league sources, and it makes Castro the No. 2 under new president of baseball operations Taylor Smith. Castro spent seven years in the Brewers organization, rising from minor league pitching coach to vice president of player development. Athletics Nation says the hire underscores the team's emphasis on pitching development.
Source: Athletics Nation
Around the MLB
No. 2 in the 30-second version
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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