Dusty Baker

Here’s a running list of injury updates from around the Major Leagues: – Outfielder, Coco Crisp, is expected to return at some point in the “not-too-distant future” according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Crisp underwent an MRI on his foot that came back negative adds Slusser. – David Ortiz left today’s game with back [...]

Here are a few notes regarding some Major League rookies: – It appears that the Yonder Alonso experiment in left field is over according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Reds manager Dusty Baker said that Alonso won’t play left field again in the near future. Alonso was taking balls at third base yesterday in Cincinnati, [...]

Here are a few notes regarding some Major League pitchers: – The Boston Red Sox have activated right handed pitcher John Lackey from the 15-day Disabled List according to Drew Silva of NBCSports.com. Lackey pitched today against the Athletics. He pitched 5.2 innings allowing three runs and three hits. – Joakim Soria is close to reclaiming his [...]

Left handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who made his debut in the Majors last year with the Reds, has apparently experienced a drop in his velocity which is generating some concerns among the team. In yesterday’s game, according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Reds catcher Ramon Hernandez called the trainer and pitching coach to check [...]

Cincinnati Reds GM Walt Jocketty, told John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer that left handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman could become the team’s future closer. “We would still leave (starting) as an option,” Jocketty said. “He definitely could be a top-of-the-rotation guy. He’s either going to have to do that or be a closer. I don’t see [...]

According to the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, Minnesota Twins’ manager Ron Gardenhire and San Diego Padres’ manager Bud Black were named American League and National League Manager’s of the Year, respectively. The American League voting had four of the five East division managers (minus the Baltimore Orioles). The National League winner was decided by one point [...]

According to a source close to the The Associated Press, the Cincinnati Reds and manager Dusty Baker have agreed to a contract extension. Sports Illustrated’s Jon Heyman said the Reds have just announced the two-year contract extension. Last week, John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer said the team and Baker were “very close” to a two-year [...]

According to the Daily Herald’s Bruce Miles, Chicago Cubs’ general manager Jim Hendry will interview former Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks’ manager Bob Melvin. Melvin previously was considered for the Cubs position in 2003 before the team hired Dusty Baker. The 49-year-old Melvin compiled a record of 156-168 with the Mariners from 2003-2004 and he was [...]

According to the Dayton Daily News’ Hal McCoy, Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker will be back next year with a new multi-year contract – probably a three-year deal. The deal could be announced before the playoffs begin next week. John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer says that the Reds and Baker are “very close” to a [...]

Here’s the latest from FOXSports’ Ken Rosenthal: Rosenthal thinks that Joe Torre will not manage again, but Braves manager Bobby Cox thinks he will. The Mets are expected to offer Jose Reyes a contract extension this off-season. The sides may re-negotiate a deal, or the team may just pick up Reyes’ $11 million option. Rosenthal suggests that [...]