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sports9 days ago•6 min saved

Cincinnati Reds Confirm Derek Johnson Departure Amid Pitching Staff Struggles

Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall announced on October 1, 2026, that pitching coach Derek Johnson will not return for the 2027 season. Johnson, who joined the organization in 2019, took a personal leave of absence in June and has not returned. The club will immediately begin searching for a replacement. This decision follows a difficult 2026 season where the Reds ranked 28th in team ERA, with key starters like Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo suffering significant injuries.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#cincinnati-reds #derek-johnson #hunter-greene

sports16 days ago•111 min saved

Don Cooper, architect of White Sox 2005 World Series pitching staff, dies at 70

Don Cooper, the longtime Chicago White Sox pitching coach who guided the team to a 2005 World Series title, has died at age 70. Cooper served as the major-league pitching coach from 2002 to 2020 and was credited with developing a dominant postseason rotation. The White Sox organization and former players, including Ozzie Guillen and Paul Konerko, praised his direct communication style and his ability to build pitcher confidence. Cooper spent 33 years in the White Sox organization, including 15 seasons in the minor leagues, and previously pitched in the majors for the Twins, Blue Jays, and Yankees.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#chicago-white-sox #don-cooper #mlb-coaching

sports11 months ago•2 min saved

Tony Vitello's Transition from Tennessee to the Giants Sparks Reactions

Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello is leaving to manage the San Francisco Giants, becoming the first college coach with no MLB experience to make the jump. UT Athletic Director Danny White congratulated Vitello, highlighting his achievements including a national championship and multiple SEC titles, and emphasized ongoing investments in the program. Vitello's departure marks a significant transition for Tennessee baseball after a highly successful eight-year tenure.

via On3|

#college-baseball #mlb-coaching #san-francisco-giants

sports11 months ago•2 min saved

Orioles Show Interest in Albert Pujols for Managerial Role

Albert Pujols is expected to interview for the Baltimore Orioles' managerial position, with the team seeking a full-time manager after firing Brandon Hyde. While Pujols is also considered a frontrunner for the Angels' job, Baltimore's connection to Pujols and their promising roster make it an attractive option. This would mark Pujols's first managerial role in MLB, following his coaching experience in winter ball and with the Dominican Republic team.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#albert-pujols #baltimore-orioles #managerial-interview