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The Oakland Athletics have relieved pitching coach Scott Emerson and appointed bullpen coach Dan Hubbs as interim pitching coach for the rest of the season. The move comes as the A’s, in the midst of a rebuild that has shifted to Las Vegas and included a struggling pitching staff (recent ERA around 4.9), seek to stabilize the staff with Hubbs guiding the pitchers as they chase a playoff berth.
Former All-Star reliever and longtime pitching coach Phil Regan died at 89 of natural causes in Michigan. A bullpen ace for Detroit, the Dodgers and Cubs in the 1960s, Regan led the NL in saves in 1966 (21) and 1968 (25) and finished his playing career with 92 saves in 551 appearances. He later coached for decades, including a 1995 Orioles managerial stint and a 2019 Mets pitching coach role, mentoring a generation of stars such as deGrom and Díaz.
The Angels have hired Mike Maddux as their new pitching coach, replacing his previous role with the Rangers, where he contributed to their 2023 World Series win. Maddux, a highly experienced coach with a 23-year career, faces the challenge of improving the Angels' pitching staff, which struggled in 2025, amid a roster with limited pitching depth.
Mike Maddux, the pitching coach for the Texas Rangers, is leaving the organization to join the Los Angeles Angels, ending his second stint with the team. The Rangers, who recently won the 2023 World Series and posted a strong rotation ERA in 2025, are considering internal candidates like Jordan Tiegs and external options such as Mel Stottlemyre Jr. for his replacement.
The Red Sox are reportedly looking to add a pitcher via trade before pursuing free agency, with some insiders suggesting they are determined to make a big move. Speculation includes potential targets like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, or Juan Soto. Additionally, the possibility of Jordan Montgomery joining the team is raised due to his wife's medical residency in Boston. In other news, Andrew Bailey continues to be a topic of discussion, giving interviews and praising Boston.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora discussed the search for new coaches to fill the vacancies left by the firing of pitching coach Dave Bush and third base coach/infield instructor Carlos Febles. Cora emphasized the importance of finding a different voice and exploring new training methods. The team struggled defensively and with their pitching performance this season. Cora also mentioned that his brother, Joey Cora, who was the third base coach for the New York Mets, is not a candidate for the opening with the Red Sox as he is close to taking a job with another MLB club.
The Boston Red Sox have fired pitching coach Dave Bush after four seasons, following a disappointing performance by the team's pitching staff in 2023. The Red Sox finished last in the AL East and are currently searching for a new chief baseball officer. Manager Alex Cora has confirmed that he will be returning next year.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider had a heated conversation with pitching coach Rick Kranitz after being removed from Game 1 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider, who had eight strikeouts in seven innings, expressed his desire to stay in the game but was taken out as the Braves ultimately lost 3-0. Manager Brian Snitker downplayed the incident, stating that Strider always wants to stay in the game, and praised his performance. Strider, a top contender for the NL Cy Young Award, made 32 starts this season and led the majors in strikeouts.
Carlos Rodón, pitcher for the New York Yankees, admitted to turning his back on pitching coach Matt Blake during a disastrous start against the Kansas City Royals. Rodón called the incident "really embarrassing" and took the blame for his actions. The Yankees manager, Aaron Boone, described Rodón's behavior as disrespectful and emphasized the need for better mound presence. In his final start of the season, Rodón gave up eight runs without recording an out, capping off a disappointing first season with the team.
Former Major League Baseball pitcher, pitching coach, and manager Roger Craig has passed away at the age of 93. Craig played for the Dodgers, Mets, Cardinals, Reds, and Phillies, winning three World Series titles. He later became a successful pitching coach, teaching the split-finger fastball to Hall of Famer Jack Morris and leading the Tigers to a World Series championship in 1984. Craig's most successful managerial run came with the Giants, where he transformed the team into winners and introduced the iconic catchphrase "Humm Baby" into the Bay Area baseball lexicon.