The Minnesota Twins will hire back a familiar face — former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton — to lead the club into its next era as their new skipper. Jon Heyman of the New York Post first reported the news. May 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton (17) and general manager Ben Cherington (right) talk on the field before the … [Read more...] about Twins Hire Former Pirates Skipper as Next Manager
100 Years Ago: Pirates Win World Series in Wild Game 7
October 15, 1925: The Pittsburgh Pirates won the World Series in a Game 7 filled with drama, sloppiness, and controversy. Their opponent was the Washington Nationals, as they were then known, of the American League. (They were officially the Senators from 1901-04, the Nationals from 1905-55, and the Senators again from 1956-60, after which they became the Minnesota Twins and … [Read more...] about 100 Years Ago: Pirates Win World Series in Wild Game 7
With Seven Jobs Open, Here’s Who’s Interviewing for MLB’s Managerial Vacancies
As the 2025–26 MLB offseason enters its early stages, front offices across the league are moving quickly to fill several high-profile managerial vacancies. From Baltimore to San Diego, interviews are already underway — and familiar names are surfacing everywhere. Below, we break down each vacancy with potential and rumored suitors for each. Oct 1, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, … [Read more...] about With Seven Jobs Open, Here’s Who’s Interviewing for MLB’s Managerial Vacancies
MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
The 2025 MLB trade deadline exploded with blockbuster trades and last-minute deals, closing at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. Consequently, fans and insiders buzzed with excitement. Ken Rosenthal called it “a wild, wild day,” highlighting the fast-paced transactions reshaping rosters. Similarly, Jeff Passan noted “a deadline defined by surprises,” emphasizing the unexpected high-profile … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
Report: Dodgers Acquire Reliever Brock Stewart from Twins
The trade deadline is upon us, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are reuniting with an old friend, acquiring right-handed reliever Brock Stewart in a trade with the Minnesota Twins, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Outfielder James Outman is part of the return package, per Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. This move is intended to shore up a weary bullpen, which has struggled in recent days. … [Read more...] about Report: Dodgers Acquire Reliever Brock Stewart from Twins





