Winning a World Series in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed. However, there have been many great managers never fortunate enough to win it all, but who are still worthy of consistent praise.
The New York Yankees could look like a very different team following this year's trade deadline. Former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine isn't sold on the 30-21 Yankees, who have won 12 of their last 16 games.
Ortiz had a long list of people to thank when he delivered his Hall of Fame induction speech, but one of his former managers did not make the cut. That is hardly a surprise.
During his years as manager—first with the Texas Rangers and then with the Mets—Bobby Valentine gained a well-earned reputation for finding his way into the spotlight.
Petagine delivered a clutch hit the last time the Mets rallied from down six runs in the ninth inning. Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past.
After rolling with an experienced managerial hire in 65-year-old Buck Showalter, the Mets now have their eyes on bringing back another longtime skipper to the organization.
Friday marked one year since former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda passed away at 93. He had been in poor health since traveling to Texas to watch the Dodgers win their first World Series since his club did so in 1988.
The ex-Mets manager lost narrowly as an independent.
The Mets will bring back the two New York managers from the 2001 MLB season.
The Mets announced ceremonial details surrounding this Saturday’s 20th anniversary remembrance of 9/11. The Mets will be wearing first responder caps during batting practice and during the game against the Yankees this Saturday.
Valentine is currently running for mayor of his hometown of Stamford, Conn.
On this date in Texas Rangers history, Bobby Valentine began his tenure as Texas Rangers manager. Valentine’s managerial career began on May 16, 1985, as he was hired by general manager Tom Grieve to replace Doug Rader.
Bobby V may soon adopt a different type of uniform: that of a politician.
The Boston Red Sox don’t have many fond memories from Bobby Valentine’s lone season as their manager in 2012. As it turns out, the former skipper seems to feel the same way.
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