Is it warm inside? The Dodgers, Blue Jays, and other teams are in the World Series. We’re tracking the latest news in the MLB while we wait for the Fall Classic. Butera, who is 33 years old, is the youngest MLB Manager in more than 50 Butera was with the Rays’ franchise as a manager in the minor-league ranks from 2018-22 before changing roles in the organization – and was a player beforehand. Twins to hire SheltonThe Minnesota Twins are set to hire former bench coach Derek Shelton managed the Pittsburgh Pirates over five years, and had an overall record 306-4 Shelton, 55, was the Twins bench coach in 2018 and 2019. He worked under Shelton was never able to finish higher than fourth in the NL Central with the Baldelli led the Twins to three AL Central titles including their 101 – According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Albert Pujols had been The New York Post reports that San Diego has interviewed Cubs Bench Coach Ryan Flahert Pujols’ current contract is with Los Angeles, as part of an “after Pujols has a contract with Los Angeles for a “personal services” ‘Makes me feel uncomfortable’ Bryce Harper doesn’t think the Phillies finished their season well, and certainly The Phillies superstar slugger helped the team to the NL East title, but they fell short in their pursuit of their first World Series title since 2008.Harper, who missed time with a wrist injury, hit 27 homers in 132 games while posting an .844 OPS in 2025 – his lowest mark since 2016.Harper told the Athletic, “I’ve given everything to Philly right from the beginning “Now that there is talk of trade? I did everything to avoid this. It’s all I heard in D.C. [with the Nationals]. I was disgusted. It makes me uncomfortable.Harper has six seasons left on his 13-year $330 million contract with the Phillies “I injured my wrist last year and missed about a month.” Of course, I don’t have full-year numbers.The comments come just weeks after Phillies baseball operations president Dave Dombrowski talked about what “Of course, he’s still a quality player,” Dombrowski said Oct. 16. “He’s still an All-Star caliber player. He didn’t have an elite season like he has had in the past. It’s only a matter of time before we find out whether he will become … Can he rise to the next level again? I don’t really know that answer.”And, again, it wasn’t a bad year. But when I think of Bryce Harper, you’re thinking elite, right? You’re thinking of one of the top 10 players in baseball, and I don’t think it fit into that category. Again, it’s a very talented player. I have no clue. I’ve seen guys at his age — again he’s not old — that level off. Or I’ve seen guys rise again. We’ll see what happens.”Angels tab new mangerThe Angels will hire a former member of their team to be their manager. Kurt Suzuki and Angels agreed on a deal that will make him their next manager. Suzuki stayed with the team after retiring, serving as a special advisor to Perry Minasian as of 2023. Prior to Suzuki’s hiring, Albert Pujols had been considered the leading candidate to become the Angels manager. According to reports, the Angels and former star slugger had too many disagreements to come to an agreement during contract negotiations. Suzuki is expected to change this, but will have to do it with a team who hasn’t reached 80 wins in a single season since 2018. Ron Washington, the Angels manager for the past two seasons, retired after a health issue sidelined him during the second half 2025 season. Albert Pujols may have new destination. According to ESPN there were reports that Albert Pujols had been a frontrunner for the Angels’ open managerial position. This is not the case anymore. Pujols will interview with the Padres for the same position on Wednesday. Previous manager Mike Shildt retired from the position earlier in October, putting San Diego in the market for a new manager.Per ESPN, two of the Padres’ stars – Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado – hold Pujols “in high regard.” Pujols’ contract with the Angels will expire in four years. This is the final year of the 10-year contract that he signed when he retired. Los Angeles granted the Padres permission for him to interview for their manager’s opening. The New York Post reported Pujols disagreed with the Angels on “coaches and resources” and that this ended the possibility of him managing them in 2026. Peralta is a two-time All-Star and a free agent at the end of the 2026 MLB season. Peralta, a two-time All-Star, is a free agent after the 2026 MLB season. He posted a 2.70 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in the regular season of 2025. The long-time Milwaukee pitcher posted a 4.70 ERA in three postseason appearances, a 1.17 WHIP, and 19 strikeouts over 15.1 innings. Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League Championship Series after Milwaukee, who had an MLB-best regular season record of 97 wins, was swept. The Athletic reports that the Philadelphia Phillies will release Castellanos this offseason if they cannot trade him. Castellanos will be 34 years old at the beginning of the 2026 baseball season. He is in the final year of a $100 million, five-year deal. The right-fielder had 17 home runs, 72 RBIs, and a slash of.250/.294/.400 in 2025’s regular season. He went 2-for-15 during the postseason. Volpe and Rodon may be sidelined beyond Opening Day for next season after their surgeries. Bregman, the Boston Red Sox All-Star Third Baseman, is expected to opt out and become a free-agent this offseason. This report comes from the New York Post. Bregman, 31, signed a $120 million, three-year contract during spring training, which included opt-outs at the end of each season. He earned his third All-Star nomination in his first year in Boston by slashing.273/.360/.462 and collecting 18 home runs with 62 RBI. Tigers promise to spend and keep SkubalDetroit Tigers General Manager Scott Harris announced that he had extended manager A.J. Hinch’s contract through the 2025 season. Hinch’s contract through 2025 and that ownership will provide all the resources needed to sign Tarik to a long term deal. Harris refused to disclose the length of Hinch’s contract.”We want him to be here as long as he’s willing to be here,” Harris said. “I want him to be here as long as he’s willing to be there,” Harris said.”Skubal signed a $10.15 million, one-year contract during the last offseason — avoiding salary arbitration — and he’s set to become a free agent after the 2026 season. He won the AL Cy Young Award and was the league’s pitching Triple Crown winner in 2024. Harris said that Chris Ilitch, the owner of the team, will provide the money needed to retain the 28-year old lefty.”I have no concerns about that,” Harris said.Teams needing new skippersEight teams are now looking for new managers – including the Padres, who just made the postseason. Which of these positions appeal to you most? Shildt moving on from PadresMike Shildt is retiring after two seasons as the San Diego Padres’ manager.The Padres confirmed the 57-year-old Shildt’s decision Monday. Shildt told the San Diego Union-Tribune in a letter that “the baseball season’s grind has taken a serious toll on my mental, physical, and emotional health.”Bellinger is reportedly expected to opt-out of his contract with the New York Yankees for next year and become a “free agent”. While Bellinger’s first season with the Yankees was a plausible one (29 home runs, 98 RBIs and a .272/.334/.480 slash line) and a long-term pact would make sense for both sides, fellow outfielder Trent Grisham – who hit a career-high 34 home runs this season – is also a free agent. Schwarber and Realmuto divert Phillies’ future talkKlye Schwarber fought tears after the Phillies’ Game 4 loss against the Dodgers during the NLDS. He pondered the end of the year as well as his important offseason decision.Schwarber stated, “You just build a lot different relationships in the team.” You don’t know what’s going on. You form so many relationships with them. These guys become your family. You just never can tell. They all know what I think about them. This is a premier team and many players should feel lucky to play for an organization that strives to win every year, has a caring fan base, and owners who care.”Schwarber, who hit a record-breaking 56 homers in his career this year, is expected to be a top free agent during the offseason. Phillies’ catcher J.T. Realmuto was even more frank about his offseason decision: “I’m not here to talk about free agency, dude. Don’t ask that question right now.Want the best stories sent straight to your mailbox? Sign up for a FOX Sports account or create one to follow teams, leagues and players and receive a daily newsletter!
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MLB Postseason Buzz: Nationals Hire Youngest MLB Manager in 50-Plus Years
