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Chicago Cubs news Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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The 30-second version
- MLBMariners name Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager, replacing fired Wilson.
- MLBBrewers manager Pat Murphy says he called Yankees GM Brian Cashman to explain a profane World Series comment.
- MLBThe Red Sox traded reliever Eduardo Rivera to the Cardinals and designated Zack Kelly for assignment.
The 5-minute version
MLB Offseason
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Mariners name Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager, replacing fired Wilson.
The Mariners announced the hire Tuesday, according to ESPN. MLB.com had reported the hire the day before.
Around the NL Central
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Brewers manager Pat Murphy says he called Yankees GM Brian Cashman to explain a profane World Series comment.
A hot-mic remark by Murphy about the Yankees, made to Jake Bauers after Milwaukee's five-game World Series win, drew attention online. On the New York Post's The Show podcast, Murphy said he told Cashman he was not talking about the 2026 Yankees. ESPN reports he said he regrets the comment and did not mean to slander the team.
Sources: Yahoo Sports · SNY · ESPN
No. 3 in the 30-second version
The Red Sox traded reliever Eduardo Rivera to the Cardinals and designated Zack Kelly for assignment.
According to MLB.com, St. Louis acquired Rivera for minor league pitcher Juan Carlos Garcia, an 18-year-old from Mexico. According to Over the Monster, Kelly was chosen for the move partly because he is out of options. The Red Sox also picked up a one-year option on Garrett Whitlock, which keeps him with the team for at least 2027, per the Boston Globe.
Sources: MLB.com · Over the Monster
Around the leagues
Rangers CF Evan Carter has hip surgery and is unlikely to be ready for the start of next season.
According to ESPN, Carter had surgery to address a labral issue and hip impingement.
Source: ESPN
How this is made: Summaries are written with AI from the linked reporting. For the full account, read the sources.