Category: Baseball

The New York Yankees have fired pitching coach Larry Rothschild, the team announced Monday. Rothschild has had the job since 2011, when he replaced Dave Eiland, who was fired. Rothschild played for the Detroit Tigers of MLB in 1981 and 1982. In addition to the Yankees, he has coached for the Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins,…

Jayce Tingler, who completed his 13th season with the Texas Rangers organization this year, has been hired as manager of the San Diego Padres. Jayce Tingler, who got the Padres job over Ron Washington, is widely respected for both his work ethic and game knowledge. Currently he’s managing winter ball in Escogido — and is…

Joe Girardi will be managing the Phillies, an announcement is expected later Thursday. The 55-year-old led the Yankees to the World Series in 2009 and also won three championships with the team as their catcher in the late ’90s. Girardi spent 10 years as the Yankees manager, going 910-710, but was let go after the…

Mickey Callaway’s shaky two-year Mets tenure ended Thursday with a pink slip. The manager was fired by the Mets, the team announced, allowing general manager Brodie Van Wagenen to pursue his own man for the job. Callaway, a former Indians pitching coach, went 163-161 in two seasons at the helm, missing the playoffs both years….