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The Mets will end Andy Green’s interim managerial stint after the 2026 season and reinstate him in the front office, as New York begins a full managerial search. Green took over after firing Carlos Mendoza, but the club remains far from .500 and under David Stearns’ leadership the organization will seek long-term leadership changes in the offseason.
New York’s Mets are exploring a broad field for their next full-time manager after firing Carlos Mendoza, with candidates including Carlos Beltrán, Albert Pujols, David Ross, Alex Cora, and Brandon Hyde, plus others like Omar López and Rocco Baldelli. The search weighs experience against first-time managers, while interim Andy Green returns to the front office as the club moves toward a long-term skipper.
The San Diego Padres are in the process of selecting a new manager, with bench coach Brian Esposito being the first known candidate to interview, amidst other internal and external candidates including Albert Pujols and former Padres staff. Esposito, a former player and experienced minor league manager, could potentially stay on as bench coach depending on the new manager's choices, as the team seeks continuity after recent playoff appearances and managerial changes.
The Angels have removed Torii Hunter from their managerial candidate list after contract negotiations with Albert Pujols fell through, with Hunter potentially still in consideration for Minnesota's managerial vacancy. The team is exploring other options including Kurt Suzuki, Rocco Baldelli, Brandon Hyde, and Bo Porter.
The San Diego Padres are considering future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols for their managerial position as they search for a replacement for retiring manager Mike Shildt, with Pujols set to interview for the role amidst other candidates like pitching coach Ruben Niebla and Ryan Flaherty.
The San Francisco Giants are close to hiring Tony Vitello, the successful college baseball coach from Tennessee, as their new manager, marking a bold move given his lack of professional coaching experience. The decision is expected within 24 to 72 hours, and this hire represents a significant shift for the franchise, which has struggled with stability and success in recent years.
The Angels are considering multiple candidates, including former players Torii Hunter and Kurt Suzuki, for their managerial position, with Albert Pujols still a favorite but the search now broader. Other potential candidates include Nick Hundley, Ryan Flaherty, Brandon Hyde, and Rocco Baldelli, with Pujols also in the mix for the Orioles. The final decision may depend on whether Pujols accepts the role.
San Francisco Giants are conducting a managerial search, with former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde and Rangers special assistant Nick Hundley as notable candidates. Hyde, a Bay Area native with recent success in Baltimore, is considered a plausible fit, while Hundley is currently viewed as the favorite for the position, though other candidates like Kurt Suzuki and Craig Albernaz are also in consideration.
Chelsea have notified Ipswich Town of their interest in appointing Kieran McKenna as their next head coach and are confident of a swift resolution. McKenna is reportedly at the top of Chelsea's shortlist, and the club has been in contact with his representatives for several weeks. If McKenna declines, Enzo Maresca of Leicester City and Sebastian Hoeneß of VfB Stuttgart are also considered, though they seem less likely to leave their current positions.
Bayern Munich is on the hunt for a new manager following the announcement of Thomas Tuchel's departure, with Xabi Alonso emerging as a prime target but Jürgen Klopp ruled out. The club is intensively searching for Tuchel's successor, with Alonso reportedly a serious candidate, and Bayern aiming to thwart any potential move to Liverpool. Klopp, however, is firmly committed to taking a one-year break, leaving Bayern to focus on finding a viable, long-term managerial solution for the club.
Farhan Zaidi, the president of baseball operations for the San Francisco Giants, provided an update on the team's managerial search, stating that interviews with internal candidates will likely start this week. Zaidi expects to interview one or two current Giants staff members and will also seek permission to interview candidates from other organizations. He anticipates having a new manager in place by the start of the offseason in early November and plans to involve players, including Logan Webb, in the decision-making process. Zaidi does not anticipate any issues with his own status as a potential "lame duck" executive and believes the Giants' managerial position is highly sought after.
Talks between Julian Nagelsmann and Chelsea FC have broken down due to differing views on crucial points, with Nagelsmann withdrawing from the race. The former Bayern Munich coach was looking for complete control over transfers and the direction of the team, which the Blues may have been unwilling to concede. Chelsea will now shift to fresh targets, such as Mauricio Pochettino, while Nagelsmann can expect plenty more attractive offers to come his way.
Chelsea are considering Julian Nagelsmann, Mauricio Pochettino, Rúben Amorim, Oliver Glasner, and Luis Enrique as potential candidates for their managerial position. The club is not in a rush to make a decision and is willing to wait until the summer to appoint a full-time replacement for Graham Potter. Chelsea's co-owners want the search to be exhaustive, and responsibility has been handed to the sporting directors. Nagelsmann is the early favorite, but the former Bayern Munich manager is not certain to land the job. Chelsea would also like to speak to Pochettino, who has been out of work since leaving Paris Saint-Germain.