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Almost immediately after it was learned that the New York Mets had fired manager Carlos Mendoza, multiple big names were mentioned as potential candidates for the Mets' full-time job.

Francisco Lindor says Mets players failed Carlos Mendoza

The '2025 MLB Opening Day managers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Five managerial candidates for the Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox sent shockwaves around MLB when they made the decision to fire manager Alex Cora amid a disappointing start to 2026. Here are five candidates for the job.

Red Sox should only consider one Alex Cora replacement

MLB check-in: Red Sox in turmoil, Braves' hot start, Pirates' big week

Reported reasoning for Red Sox firing Alex Cora questionable at best

Jason Varitek had a priceless reaction to the Red Sox firings

The 'Gold Glove and Silver Slugger seasons' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 4

Former Chicago Cubs manager joins ESPN

Former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross will be remembered for his role helping the team win the World Series in 2016. It was “Grandpa Rossy’s” final year in major league baseball and he went out on top as the Cubs captured their first title in 108 years.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2

Former Cubs manager is hoping for another opportunity

He has been out of baseball for the past two years after getting fired by Chicago following the 2023 campaign.

Potential MLB managerial candidate gets high praise from Royals superstar

Angels to interview future Hall of Famer for managerial vacancy

The 25 most unlikely World Series teams

The 'Manager of every MLB team in 2007' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 19, 2025

Former Dodgers veteran predicted to land manager job with Atlanta Braves

Brian Snitker is one of the more well-respected coaches in MLB, but it wouldn't be surprising to see both sides part ways.

Cubs predicted to replace Dansby Swanson with young star

Phillies manager Rob Thomson shares update on Bryce Harper's status

Yankees trade idea swaps struggling youngster for $151M star in blockbuster deal

Underrated National League All-Star candidates

25 sports stats that no longer seem to matter

The 'MLB Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 8, 2023

Craig Counsell explains rejecting Mets, Brewers for Cubs

Counsell was widely expected to stay put or head to the Mets, but he surprised just about everyone by joining the Cubs.

Massive contract leaves new manager Craig Counsell no time to waste with Cubs

Mets' David Stearns reacts to Craig Counsell choosing Cubs

Don Mattingly, Rickie Weeks among possible Brewers manager candidates

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 7, 2023

Mets' David Stearns reacts to Craig Counsell choosing Cubs

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns didn't expect former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell would reject the Mets to join the Chicago Cubs this offseason. "I didn’t see that coming," Stearns said about Counsell's choice while speaking with reporters on Tuesday, per John Flanigan of SNY.

Massive contract leaves new manager Craig Counsell no time to waste with Cubs

Brewers owner, players express shock at Craig Counsell's departure

Which MLB players have the most career games played?

The 'Multiple Cy Young Awards' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 7, 2023

Massive contract leaves Counsell no time to waste with Cubs

Massive contract leaves new manager Craig Counsell no time to waste with Cubs

It's championship or bust for the Cubs in 2024. After signing manager Craig Counsell away from the Brewers by giving him a monster $8 million per year contract, Chicago made its intentions known for next season.

Cubs make stunning managerial moves

Counsell got huge contract from Cubs

Mets hire this former Yankees bench coach as team's new manager

Guardians bring in this former All-Star catcher as club's new manager

NL champion Diamondbacks extend manager Torey Lovullo through 2026

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2, 2023

Top five National League Manager of the Year candidates

The 2023 Major League Baseball season is heading into the home stretch. Who will take home the hardware as the National League's Manager of the Year?

Report: Craig Counsell could draw huge interest if he leaves Brewers

Watch: Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. crushes hardest hit ball of MLB season

Zack Wheeler becomes third Phillies pitcher since 1900 with this stat line

Brewers hurler sets franchise record for strikeouts in a seven-game stretch

Longtime Reds star makes bold statement on young team

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 24, 2023

Ross says Cubs 'got to win games' with deadline looming

David Ross says Cubs 'got to win games' with trade deadline looming

The Chicago Cubs have been equally fun and frustrating this season. When the Cubs are hot, they're an inferno. But when they're cold, they're subarctic.

Cody Bellinger helps Cubs squeak by Cardinals

Cubs release veteran reliever

Newest inductee kept family in the dark over Baseball Hall nod

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2023

Ross' evisceration of home plate umpire gets picked up by mic

David Ross' evisceration of home plate umpire gets picked up by hot mic

Cubs manager David Ross wasn't pleased with home plate umpire Alex Mackay's strike zone on Sunday, and he let him know it with a one-sided tongue-lashing in the first inning.

Cubs pile up runs late, take series from Yankees

Cubs accomplish a franchise first at Yankee Stadium

Cubs' Marcus Stroman explains opting out of All-Star Game

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz