White Sox manager Will Venable revealed during an appearance on Foul Territory today that the club will be hiring Walker McKinven as their new bench coach, per James Fegan of Sox Machine on X. McKinven has been working with the Brewers for many years, with various titles over his time with that club. He had worked in scouting and coaching roles, with his most recent title being … [Read more...] about White Sox To Hire Walker McKinven As Bench Coach
12 Players Decline Qualifying Offers
Twelve of the 13 qualified free agents have declined the QO, tweets Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The exception was Nick Martinez, who accepted the $21.05MM offer from the Reds over the weekend. The players who rejected the offer: Willy Adames (Brewers) Pete Alonso (Mets) Alex Bregman (Astros) Corbin Burnes (Orioles) Max Fried (Braves) Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers) Sean Manaea … [Read more...] about 12 Players Decline Qualifying Offers
Stephen Vogt, Pat Murphy Win Manager Of The Year
The Baseball Writers Association of America announced that Guardians’ skipper Stephen Vogt and Brewers’ manager Pat Murphy were named the respective leagues’ Managers of the Year. Both men took the award after leading their teams to Central division titles in year one. Vogt took the reins for the Guardians within a year and a half of retiring as a player. He spent one season on … [Read more...] about Stephen Vogt, Pat Murphy Win Manager Of The Year
Brewers, Deivi García Agree To Minor League Deal
The Brewers and right-hander Deivi García have agreed to a minor league deal, per Jeff Passan of ESPN on X. The Rep 1 Baseball client will receive an invite to spring training, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com on X. García, 26 in May, will be a reclamation project for the Brewers as he is a former top prospect who hasn’t lived up to the hype yet. To this point in his career, he has … [Read more...] about Brewers, Deivi García Agree To Minor League Deal
Paul Skenes Wins National League Rookie Of The Year, Earns Full Year Of Service Time
Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes has been voted the National League Rookie of the Year for 2024, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced. Outfielder Jackson Merrill of the Padres finished second while outfielder Jackson Chourio of the Brewers finished third. The Pirates will not earn a PPI bonus pick from this result but Skenes will earn himself a full year of … [Read more...] about Paul Skenes Wins National League Rookie Of The Year, Earns Full Year Of Service Time