Major League Baseball transactions and postseason schedules shifted significantly as the Philadelphia Phillies secured Don Mattingly on a two-year contract while general manager Preston Mattingly declined an interview invitation for the Athletics’ president of baseball operations vacancy, PassionMLB reported.
Postseason Weather Forces American League Championship Series Schedule Change
Major League Baseball altered the timing for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field due to incoming inclement weather. The game moved up to a 1:00 p.m. ET start time, pushing the evening matchup to 8:00 p.m. ET.
Front Office and Coaching Staff Turnover Across Major League Baseball
The Phillies pursued former outfielder Raul Ibanez, who played in Philadelphia from 2009 to 2011, regarding their managerial opening. Ibanez chose to remain in his current role as vice president of baseball development and special projects for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros dismissed several members of their coaching staff alongside managerial changes, parting ways with catching instructor Tim Cossins, game planning coach Tommy Kawamura, third base coach Tony Perezchica, assistant hitting coach Anthony Iapoce, and assistant pitching coach Ethan Katz. Bench coach Omar Lopez was relieved of his primary duties but received an offer to stay within the organization in a different capacity.
The Phillies, who talked to several managerial candidates since the end of the season, bring back Don Mattingly on two year contract. He and GM Preston Mattingly, who rejected invitation from the Athletics to interview for their president of baseball operations opening, become…
Team Executives Maintain Stance on Salary Cap Discussions
Club owners intend to continue pushing for a salary cap and salary floor system regardless of which small-market franchise succeeds in the World Series. Industry reports indicate that ownership resolve remains firm on implementing spending limits, supported by internal surveys suggesting broad fan backing for financial structures.
